Bellevue Patch Week in Review

Here are some of the highlights of this past week, including some of the most read stories on Bellevue Patch.

The week started out with the unexpected announced deal for AT&T to purchase Bellevue-based T-Mobile. According to city leaders, the jury is out on how this might affect Bellevue.

Body ID'd as Bellevue Kayaker Missing Since February

Christopher Rominski, who went missing while kayaking after a homeowner saw him slip under the waters of Lake Washington, was found this week by a Bellevue utility worker.

Spring officially sprang last Sunday, but Wednesday was a glorious spring tease, with temperatures hitting 62 -- practically shorts and tank top weather in the Northwest. However, a forecast of rain and showers through the weekend brought us back to earth.

I think it's the dramatic photos from the Washington State Patrol, but the story about the man who flipped his 1968 Corvette -- and the photos of the totaled car on the side of I-90 -- continued to draw hits beyond the Monday publication date.

Patch writer Kathleen F. Miller addressed the difficult topic of teen depression and suicide in this week's Family Roundup article.

If you haven't yet, take a moment to read our profile on Helen Kapitonenko, a teenager who is an example of leadership and success.