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Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a notice indicating layoffs at Bellevue-based Bungie, reducing the studio’s staff as part of a broader internal restructuring across its gaming operations.
A Seattle business group says the JumpStart payroll tax, intended to fund economic recovery, is diverting jobs and investment from Seattle to Bellevue, with tech employers shifting payroll and activity to the eastside.
Bellevue resident Nikita Tyukalo pleaded not guilty to four counts of human trafficking, plus one count of money laundering and one count of leading organized crime, linked to an alleged adult-content operation run from a Lakemont mansion. The charges stem from a months-long investigation after neighbors reported activity at the SE 44th Place residence, where events drew hundreds of attendees including minors; Tyukalo remains jailed on a $5 million bail with restrictions on contact with witnesses and online activity.
King County prosecutors say court documents detail a Bellevue Lakemont residence where a 21-year-old allegedly ran a trafficking operation forcing several young women (one 17) to live there and stream content on OnlyFans and Chaturbate for 10–12 hours daily, confiscating earnings, using violence and threats, and even drugging some with Adderall; one victim says she was pressured to drop out of college. The suspect faces four counts of human trafficking, money laundering, and leading organized crime, with bail set at $5 million and charging decisions pending.
Bellevue police arrested a 21-year-old Lakemont resident on suspicion of human trafficking, organized crime and money laundering in connection with a Bellevue 'party house' promoted on social media; the suspect is being held on $5 million bail as the investigation continues.
Meta plans to lay off approximately 1,395 workers in Washington this summer, with about 699 jobs at its Bellevue campus, plus cuts at Seattle and Redmond offices and 231 remote WA employees. Separations start July 22, with pay and benefits through the date. The company says changes vary by team—including layoffs, open role closures, and shifting staff to business-critical priorities—as part of broader cuts tied to AI investments.
A 31-year-old man turned himself in to Bellevue police Wednesday after 10 p.m. and was arrested by Seattle homicide detectives for the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old University of Washington student at the Nordheim Court Apartments Sunday night. The motive is under investigation, and the suspect is being held in the King County Jail.
Amazon and T-Mobile are slashing hundreds of jobs in Bellevue and across Washington state as part of broader restructuring and a shifting economy, signaling renewed strain in the region’s tech‑heavy labor market and shaping the local employment outlook.
Sound Transit says the Crosslake Connection of the 2 Line will open March 28, linking South Bellevue and International District/Chinatown across Lake Washington and expanding Seattle–Bellevue light-rail coverage to 63 miles with 50 stations; after years of delays due to I-90 floating-bridge plinth issues and a partial starter line that opened in 2024, officials still aim to beat a May 31 target and support World Cup travel in mid-2026.
King County Public Health is investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to Tokyo Stop Teriyaki in Bellevue, affecting at least five residents, with ongoing efforts to identify the source and prevent further cases, following restaurant inspections and DNA fingerprinting confirmation.
Amazon announced layoffs affecting 84 employees in Seattle and Bellevue as part of ongoing corporate restructuring, with the layoffs scheduled between February 2 and February 23, 2026. This follows a previous announcement of 14,000 job cuts in October, and the company has laid off nearly 2,400 Washington employees in 2025, amid efforts to streamline management and improve agility.
Mohamed Morray Bangura, charged with stabbing a Bellevue police officer after allegedly making a fake 911 call to lure officers, also assaulted a second officer and had a prior complaint against another officer. Prosecutors seek a $5 million bail, citing the risk of reoffending.
Republic Services has suspended waste collection in Bellevue due to a nationwide labor strike, but has set up temporary drop-off sites starting July 15. The duration of the work stoppage is unknown, and residents are advised to be patient with long wait times at drop-off locations. The city is coordinating with Republic Services to provide additional drop-off options as needed, and billing credits will be issued for missed collections.
A labor strike involving Teamsters members against Republic Services has halted curbside trash collection in Bellevue and surrounding areas, leading residents to haul their own garbage or use a free drop-off site, with the strike affecting multiple cities and prompting the company to collect extra waste on the next service day.
The Kroger-Albertsons merger will result in the sale of 124 grocery stores, including five in Bellevue, to C&S Wholesale Grocers to gain regulatory approval. The merger, valued at $25 billion, aims to create a more competitive market with lower prices and more choices for customers.