Bellevue, Wash. — October 23, 2025— Bellevue School District is asking our community to consider renewing two existing levies that fund programs, staff, and services for students. These are renewals of current levies — not new taxes — and they help bridge the gap between what the state provides and what our schools need to operate. 

The Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy and the Technology and Capital Projects Levy are renewed every four years. Together, they continue funding for classroom learning; student wellbeing and safety; and technology and building maintenance across the district. These measures will be on the February 10, 2026, ballot, after the School Board voted last week. 

Proposition 1 – Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy 
Continues funding for day-to-day operations to ensure every student has access to: 

Proposition 2 – Technology and Capital Projects Levy 

Continues funding for technology and facility improvements to maintain safe and effective learning environments: 

The EP&O Levy maintains the 2022 projected tax rate of 75 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value, and the Technology and Capital Projects Levy maintains the 2022 rate of 54 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. 

For more information about the levy renewals, visit www.bsd405.org/about-us/bonds-and-levies 

Pro/con levy committee names due Thursday, Nov. 6 

In addition, volunteer committee members are needed to develop Pro and Con statements for the Bellevue School District’s two proposed levy renewals. The statements will be published in the local voters’ pamphlet, which is mailed to voters in advance of the election. 

The Pro Committee will write a 250-word statement supporting the measures, and the Con Committee will write a statement opposing them. Each committee will also have the opportunity to write rebuttals to the opposing statement. 

To apply, please email the following information to Monica Niemela at niemelam@bsd405.org by Thursday, November 6, 2025: 

The School Board will vote on committee appointments at its November 13 meeting. Statements will be due to King County Elections in mid-December. 

For more information, visit https://www.bsd405.org/about-us/news/news-details/~board/bsd-news/post/bellevue-school-district-seeks-volunteers-for-levy-pro-and-con-committees 

The Bellevue School District, with over 20,000 students and 28 schools, is a diverse and dynamic district in East King County, Washington. Its mission is "To serve each and every student academically, socially, and emotionally through a rigorous and relevant education that is innovative and individualized. As a learning community that values one another's humanity, we provide courageous support for an equitable and exceptional education for all students."   

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Fee increases at Lewis River recreation sites help maintain quality experience for visitors 

 
ARIEL, Wash. (Oct. 23, 2025) — A new fee structure will go into effect at Pacific Power’s recreation sites on the Lewis River early next month. 

Beginning November 1, these fees will help cover increased operating and maintenance costs at some of our recreation facilities. Thousands of guests enjoy the parks and campgrounds every year, and this change will allow Pacific Power to continue providing exceptional experiences for visitors, while keeping prices reasonable.  

The following sites will see an increase in daily recreation fees: 

For more detailed information on PacifiCorp's Lewis River recreation sites and opportunities, please visit www.pacificorp.com/community/recreation/washington.html. 

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About Pacific Power 

Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.