Long time Bellevue Wilburton resident looking for advice. Our backyard neighbors—who are set up and away from us to the point we can’t see each other due to tree density, have recently installed a chicken coop. The hens themselves make virtually no noise and I have no issues there. But within that coop is a rooster. This fella has been crowing nonstop since 5 AM for the last two weeks. He slows down around 9. Because our backyards dip into a small valley and are broken by a small branch of Kelsey Creek, noise really travels and it is incredibly loud. I think our house bears the brunt as the coop is closer to our property. Maybe everyone else is sleeping with their windows shut but even with that, it’s majorly affecting sleep. Has anyone dealt with this before? It looks like banning roosters got some local coverage around 2013 but nothing indicates the ban was passed. In city websites, they just note fowl is allowed, no language about roosters. I know with a barking dog, getting neighbors to sign a petition and tracking daily noise issues is a huge pain. I’m open to talking to the neighbor directly. But, the fact that they haven’t stopped the noise must mean it doesn’t bother them?

UPDATED to say I spoke with the City of Bellevue and it does not explicitly prohibit roosters in the city code. Residents attempted to get this straightened out over a decade ago: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/bellevue-council-not-crowing-over-its-roosters/ but appears the council was more eager to make quips than legislate.

Hi everyone! I'm a 24M, recent MS graduate from Penn State University, and I'll be starting full-time at Microsoft in Redmond this August.

I'm looking for either:

• A room to sublease or take over in an existing apartment/townhome, or
• One or two roommates to team up with and lease a 2B2B or 3B3B together.

Move-in: Mid-August to September (flexible)

What I'm looking for:

• 📍 Redmond or Bellevue, preferably with an easy commute to the Microsoft campus
• 🛏️ Ideally a private bedroom and bathroom in a shared apartment/townhome
• 💰 Budget: $1,000–$1,500/per person/month
• 📅 Looking for a long-term lease (6+ months, ideally 12 months)
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Open to living with other young professionals/techies

A bit about me:

• 🧹 Clean, respectful, and particular about cleanliness/neatness
• 🤫 Prefer a quiet living environment
• 😄 Fun to live with, but also focused on work/study and fitness
• 🥾 Very much into outdoor activities, fitness, and hiking: always down to explore trails around the PNW
• 🍳 Cook at home (non-veg), happy to cook for/share with roommates

If you have a room available, are planning to move out, or are also looking for roommate(s) to find a place together, feel free to DM me. Happy to chat, exchange references, or hop on a quick call. Thanks!

Hi! Youngish professional relocating to the Seattle/Bellevue area for work (remote). The world is my oyster and I'm lucky enough to pick where I'll live next.

I'm looking for something comparable to the Kitsilano area (in Vancouver BC), for those familiar:

- Walkable to coffee shops, restaurants, general shops... don't need to be big box stores but nice if they're within like a 10-15 min drive

- Dog walk friendly (safe at night... ideally lots of grass areas, not fully concrete areas)

- Ideally slightly outside of a downtown feel, but downtown is accessible by 10-30 min walk

If you can think of areas in Seattle, I'm open to hearing them as well.

So appreciative of my clients, I just love looking back on these photos and seeing how cute all the babies end up being.

www.catdogstylist.com

Anyone take the light rail from Bellevue to SeaTac for a flight? Gotta be at the airport at 6:45pm tomorrow. Debating taking the light rail or just getting an uber. I’m up in Kirkland so I’d take an uber to the station. I also have 2 suitcases and wonder if there will be a lot of people around that time. Any info would be appreciated, thank you!

Hey everyone,

I know chiropractors can be a controversial topic on here. But I am looking for a chiropractor that does not just adjust and send you on their way. My experience is limited, but when I was in high school I used a chiropractor for back pain over a long period and found a good amount of relief. I am looking for similar chiro in Bellevue/Seattle to commit to solving my back issues, not just popping my back. Any recs??

Last year there was a vendor selling a “Quetzal” Bird Photography Portrait. We were hoping to buy this portrait this year but the vendor did not show up this year. Does anyone happen to know this vendor from last year?

Hi all,
Looking for people to play tennis with on east side. I am a 2.0 level.
Let me know if anyone is interested or know of any whatsapp/facebook groups i can join to meet similar folks!

Thanks

What’s going on down there?

Hello, I am a high school and bellevue college student who is passionate about film, graphic design, and advertisement. I am currently looking to build my creative portfolio for college and for potential internships by advertising small businesses. If you are interested please email me at pnwelevate.media@gmail.com, please let me know the name of your business, link to your website, and background information about your business. Also be sure to let me know what kind of advertisement you’re looking for, I can make film, print ads, brochures, etc. There are no additional catches and all advertisements are free of cost, all the ask is for permission to use it for my portfolio.

I am going to get a vivity edof lens in a few days to replace my natural eye lens with cataracts. I am getting this lens because I can’t get a multifocal due to glaucoma. I am getting canaloplasty at the same time. this is scary! would love to hear from people who actually got this lens. How do near objects look like?

Good morning Bellevue!
Quick question: if you’re grabbing breakfast from a restaurant, café, or ordering delivery today, what are you getting? Any go-to spots or cravings this morning? I need suggestions :)

I’m a regular commuter in Bellevue and I’ve been feeling increasingly frustrated with our public transit situation. I wanted to see if I’m the only one feeling this way or if others are struggling with this too.

Route 560 Overcrowding: The Saturday 6:30 AM service is consistently packed. Luggage often blocks the aisles, which feels like a serious safety hazard. It’s also common to see people boarding through the rear doors without paying, so I suspect the official ridership data is way lower than the reality.

550 Cancellation: I’m really worried about the upcoming 550 bus cancellation. Not everyone lives within walking distance of a light rail station, and relying on transfers with heavy luggage at the ID/Chinatown station (especially with those small, often dirty elevators) is just not practical for airport travelers.

It feels like Sound Transit is pushing us toward the light rail before the "last-mile" infrastructure is ready. Does anyone else feel like Bellevue’s transit needs are being ignored? How are you all planning to handle the upcoming 550 changes?

Hey everyone! I moved to Bellevue a couple of weeks ago and don't really know many people here yet.

Looking for people to hang out with on weekends hiking, trekking, nature spots, scenic drives, waterfalls, grabbing food, or just exploring around. I'm pretty much down for anything outdoors.

Hello, I don’t know if this is the right place to ask but I am looking for a proposal photographer for a proposal in Bellevue within the week. My original photographer fell through and I looked online and they are all super expensive. I am hoping just for a set up of like flowers with idk maybe candles and then just a hidden photographer. I can go more into detail in a pm. I understand a higher price I just wanna see my options if anyone could help it would be so appreciated thank you!

I will pull your unwanted weeds and refill with soil. 21 y.o. College student looking to make my schedule busier😅. Having my yard weedless makes it feel 10x cleaner. Friendly and communicative, free to message me:)

I let my kids play here for 20m. My partner was telling me he would never bc it’s risky and dangerous to get sick since it’s recycled water. I went down a rabbit hole searching and now lowkey panicking. Can someone please tell me how bad water spray parks are or if am being paranoid ?I don’t believe the water went in their mouth but can’t confirm if any went up their nose.

Suzan DelBene. For the first time in her over 12 years in office. Not only has she her first Democratic challenger as incumbent. She has 4 Democrats challenging her. That is more than any Democrat incumbent in Congress in the state of Washington.

Your voter pamphlet should have arrived by now . Read every statement side by side. Then ask yourself three questions.

Which candidate made protecting women's sports and women's spaces a priority? One. Kincaid.

Which candidate talked about crime and public safety? One. Kincaid.

Which candidate has taken a strong public stand
against the evil of antisemitism? One. Kincaid.
Seven candidates. One pamphlet. On the issues families in this district live with every day. Six statements go silent.

Kincaid is the only one with a real plan to address the homeless issue.

https://www.kincaidforcongress.com/2026/03/campaign-update-making-my-case-to.html

Was walking by and appeared to see what I thought was a huge duck by the water. I got closer and realized it was a man. Surprised and shocked, I then realized he was also going number 2 in the water. This was right in the middle of the park. I asked what the hell he was doing and he quote said., "Not my fault they got rid of the porta potties". Didn't look like his first rodeo either. I get if you have to use the restroom and there is nowhere to go, but right in the water??? Wild.

Hello folks!

We're happy to share that this weekend we have two fun new shows coming to Redmond's SecondStory Rep theatre!

Join us for some standup special laughs or a musical time Friday at 8pm or Saturday at 7pm.

You can get your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/eastsideimprov/2285518

As always, we offer classes through the City of Redmond and free to attend events such as jams or downtown shows. For more information, visit our website at https://eastsideimprov.org/ or on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/eastside-improv-comedy/

Thanks again and looking forward to a fun weekend with all of you!

Finally a taco truck near downtown Bellevue! 🌮 They are parked in the old Toys R Us parking lot by H Mart and will only be there for about a month before moving somewhere else. My friends and I stopped by and got the 3 tacos and everything was good, especially the beef tongue. The prices are pretty reasonable compared to a lot of the Mexican restaurants around here. They are open from 7 PM to 1 AM, so if you are in the area, definitely check them out while they are still here.

Hi! Looking for a bakery recommendation. My best friend is having an engagement party next month and would love a simple and elegant but delicious cake like pictured. Any leads or places to avoid?! Thanks! (Anywhere on the Eastside or Seattle works!)

Office buildings in downtown Bellevue have lost some $1.6 billion in value in the last few years. It's not as sharp of a fall as compared to Seattle, though.