Reposted by val vWA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · 06/10/2026🗳️ Three statewide measures are on Washington’s 2026 ballot: I-001, I-638 & I-645. 📬 Oct. 16: Ballots mailed 💻 Oct. 26: Registration deadline 🗳️ Nov. 3: Election Day Save this graphic and read the full voter guide at votewa.gov/. 011
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Please consider sending an email about this to council@bellevuewa.gov before Tuesday, October 6, especially if you live or work in Bellevue! 042
Reposted by val vFuse Washington @fusewashington.org · 02/10/2026As we expected: the wealthy few like Microsoft's Brad Smith and the big corporations who Amy Walen has been doing the bidding of are now dumping money behind her. They want to defeat progressive Jessica Forsythe so they can keep rigging the system to lower our wages & cut their taxes. 183
Reposted by val vRyan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The Urbanist is in the middle of our fall membership drive right now, and our pitch is pretty straightforward: we want to provide more REPORTING and not AI slop. www.theurbanist.org/membership/theurbanist.orgMembershipAdvocacy Journalism for Better Cities 37320
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 16/09/2026if you live on the Eastside, the @thewaroncars.bsky.social is coming to a Little Free Library near you SOON 1254
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The protagonist in en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transpo... chased a car on a BMX. It's an old movie and I don't remember well, but I don't think he was hit thereen.wikipedia.orgTransporter 3 - Wikipedia 010
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 12/09/2026maybe www.closecall.report ?closecall.reportClose CallCommunity-reported near misses to help make our streets safer 021
Reposted by val vThe Urbanist @theurbanist.org · 10/09/2026It's The Urbanist's Fall Member Drive, and we're fundraising to expand our team so Doug, Ryan, and the rest of our team can keep bringing you the regional coverage you deserve. Donate to help us hit our member goal, read ad-free, and support our work! www.theurbanist.org/membership/theurbanist.orgMembershipAdvocacy Journalism for Better Cities 03010
Reposted by val vKelli Refer @kellireef.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Join the Move Redmond team to improve walking, biking and transit! I would be your boss. I am more than happy to answer questions about the position in my DM. We pay well for a small non-profit, 100% of health care covered, ORCA transit pass, 3% match for IRA and a very generous PTO policy. 073
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 08/09/2026can I use this photo in an email to my city officials? (to demonstrate what could be done instead of building another 25 mph road through a park) 020
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Bellevue has recently discovered that they overcharge multi-family residencies and undercharge single-family residencies, and Bellevue has meters! 010
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 21/08/2026please-please email this to council@bellevuewa.gov and trreception@bellevuewa.gov! 010
Reposted by val vEastside Urbanism @eastsideurbanism.org · 18/08/2026Join us Monday 8/24 for a new kind of event, Urbanism Book Club and silent reading session! For folks trying to catch up on their Livable Kirkland book club reading, or anyone who just wants to read and hang with urbanist friends! 6:30 at Paris Baguette in Redmond. www.meetup.com/eastside-urb...meetup.comUrbanism book club: catch-up series, Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:30 PM | MeetupWe are starting a "catch-up" book club that might be of interest to anyone who joined the [Urbanism Book Club with Liveable Kirkland](https://www.liveablekirkland.org/book- 052
Reposted by val vCity of Bellevue, Washington @cityofbellevuewa.bsky.social · 18/08/2026LAST CHANCE: August 22 is our last community walking audit. Join us from 10am-12pm this Saturday to explore where safety improvements could be made for those walking, rolling and biking along Northrup Way between 124th Ave NE and 140th Ave NE. www.eventbrite.com/e/community-... 032
Reposted by val vNorthwest Progressive Institute @nwprogressive.org · 14/08/2026Jessica Forsythe pulls off one of the latest lead changes we have ever seen in a legislative race! #waleg 2303
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 05/08/2026The less nice PDF here has full results: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elec...kingcounty.govAugust 2026 Primary Election - King County, Washington 100
Reposted by val vLiveable Kirkland @liveablekirkland.org · 02/08/2026Kirkland is growing and changing. We are currently advocating for better housing, safer streets, and stronger community hubs. Get the latest on Totem Lake visioning, local observer training, the Community Tool Library, and faith-based housing opportunities. Read the full update herenewsletter.liveablekirkland.orgCommunity Advocacy in KirklandKirkland is growing and changing. We are currently advocating for better housing, safer streets, and stronger community hubs. Get the latest on Totem Lake visioning, local observer training, the Community Tool Library, and faith-based housing opportunities. [Image: Visual content for Liveable Kirkland] 031
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 02/08/2026if it comes to nerve pinching, please consider a different saddle or bike fitting 000
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 01/08/2026I always wear underwear under my padded bike shorts if I'm wearing them at all. I never had problems with my undies sliding and rubbing, but I am not riding hundreds of miles in one day either. Don't like the material and definitely don't want to own heaps of those shorts. 010
Reposted by val vKelli Refer @kellireef.bsky.social · 28/07/2026I’m really excited about @moveredmond.org trying something new, we are putting out a call for artists to make something in response to participating in the week without driving. Accepted applications will get a stipend.form.jotform.comA Week Without Driving: Perspectives Through ArtPlease click the link to complete this form. 163
Reposted by val vMove Redmond @moveredmond.org · 22/07/2026Looking for a summer volunteer opportunity? We've got you covered! Move Redmond is seeking volunteers to help out during our Open Streets Festival on Aug. 15th! Come help set up a bike rodeo, set up booths, help at our information booth and more! Sign up at moveredmond.org/volunteerOSF 011
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 18/07/2026when is @bvuetrans.bsky.social going to do anything about that, I wonder 040
Reposted by val vCity of Bellevue, Washington @cityofbellevuewa.bsky.social · 17/07/2026We're conducting a survey to better understand the community's experiences and perspectives on life in Bellevue. The survey, available in multiple languages, will be open until Aug. 10. Results will help the city assess service performance. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/quarterly-survey-q2-26bellevuewa.govCity survey seeks input on life in Bellevue07/17/2026 - The City of Bellevue is conducting a survey to better understand the community's experiences and perspectives on life in Bellevue. The survey, available in multiple languages, will be ope... 023
Reposted by val vComplete Streets Bellevue @completestreetsbellevue.org · 10/07/2026Our Action Network campaign is *live*. We're asking our community to send emails supporting the SAFE Bellevue Proposal to city leaders. If you live, work, or play in Bellevue, now's the time to take action for SAFE Streets! actionnetwork.org/letters/supp...actionnetwork.orgSAFE BellevueBellevue is facing a street safety crisis! In 2024, a record-high 36 people lost their life or were seriously injured on Bellevue streets. This included 14 people in cars, 14 people walking or rol... 042
Reposted by val vWhole Washington 🍎for Universal Healthcare @wholewashington.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Universal Healthcare-Choose Your Fighter: Eastside of Seattle edition We're spotlighting legislative districts in Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and more. If Universal Healthcare is your litmus test, check out who's on the record for support & who's pledged to reject corporate health contributions! 13611
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 07/07/2026yes! even funnier if they were exempt from the 1% cap and taxed at full assessed value since they would be technically “new” to Bellevue (too bad this won’t happen) 1121
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Spring District Park was packed during tonight's match, and Bellevue Brewing Company was overwhelmed 020
Reposted by val vFuse Washington @fusewashington.org · 03/07/2026We've updated our endorsements for the Aug 4 primary election in Washington! First up, @nohateinwastate.bsky.social's campaign against Brian Heywood's transphobic initiatives that threaten the safety of all kids. For Congress, we endorse @jayapal.house.gov for CD 7 🧵 1/4 6197
Reposted by val vNick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 26/06/2026The Bellevue City Council approved widespread speed limit reductions on arterial roads as part of the city's Safe Speeds Bellevue program, aimed at reducing fatal & serious injury crashes. 84% of streets posted at 30 mph or higher will see lower speed limits. www.theurbanist.org/bellevue-cou...theurbanist.orgBellevue Council Approves Reduced Speed Limits in Search of Safety GainsStarting downtown in early 2027, 84% of Bellevue streets that currently have a speed limit of 30 mph or higher will see reductions. This widely supported change sets the groundwork for broader street ... 0314
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 24/06/2026She is quite literally a lobbyist, she’s head of government affairs there 040
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 24/06/2026I get it now. In Bellevue, Vision Zero doesn’t mean zero serious crashes, it means zero potholes 💡 030
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 23/06/2026HTTPS is probably everywhere now. Not sure what kind of account you're talking about, but if they tried to phish you just by using a username, they could've gotten it from any number of dumps after any number of site breaches, not necessarily from your WiFi. 100
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 20/06/2026I have mixed feelings about this statement as a resident of Bellevue 😂 160
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Bellevue, Issaquah, and Redmond: applications are open until June 29! bellevuewa.gov/city-governm...bellevuewa.govPedal Forward EastsideThis summer, pedal into a convenient and sustainable way to travel around the Eastside. From June 15-29, residents of Bellevue, Redmond and Issaquah can apply to receive up to $2,000 off the purchase ... 010
val v @lqdee.bsky.social · 11/06/2026I don't know how to think about it. I live in Bellevue, and to me it seems like Bellevue could save itself lots of money by *neglecting* its roads a bit. At the same time, riding my bicycle yesterday through Capitol Hill I was hoping my butt wouldn't fall off by the end of the ride. 120
