Construction on NE 8th to replace Kelsey Creek culvert
Bellevue Utilities will begin construction in early June to replace the Kelsey Creek culvert under Northeast Eighth Street. This work will ensure the long-term safety of the roadway, protect critical utilities and improve fish passage.
Carrying over 23,000 vehicles a day, Northeast Eighth…
Learn about proposed Utilities projects
Bellevue Utilities invites the public to learn about its proposed capital projects for the next seven years. Residents can view the projects and submit questions or comment on them on the Utilities Capital Investment Program webpage.
The projects – intended to support Bellevue’s high-quality…
In competition, Bellevue schools cut cafeteria waste dramatically
In its sixth year, the Green Genius Cafeteria Challenge inspired students at 20 Bellevue schools to cut their lunch waste collectively to just 10 percent of the national average.
Puesta del Sol Elementary School took first place among the participating elementary schools, with its students…
High winds wallop on Nov. 13
High winds struck Bellevue on Monday, Nov. 13. This account includes updates made that day and the day following.11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14: City crews are still addressing downed trees and limbs in Bellevue this Tuesday morning. They are anticipating that storm-related cleanup of vegetation will…
City collects toys and food at fire stations
All nine Bellevue fire stations are accepting food and toys for Bellevue families in need. The Toy and Food Drive, operated by the Bellevue Firefighters Community Support Foundation, runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 12.
New, unwrapped toys will be handed out at the Crossroads Youth Holiday Party on Dec…
Residents can declutter at fall recycling event
Now’s the time to declutter before winter comes! Everything you drop off will be recycled at Bellevue’s Annual Fall Recycling Event, Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Bellevue Presbyterian Church, 1717 Bellevue Way NE.
What’s accepted
If you haven’t been able to find a second life for the…
Walk to School Day: ‘It’s like a playdate’
Students, parents, and teachers at 10 local elementary schools will come together on Wednesday, Oct. 4 for Walk to School Day. The annual event promotes safe walking, healthier students and more connected neighborhoods.
Participating schools this year include Ardmore, Bennett, Clyde Hill, Lake…
110th Ave. NE: Full lane closure begins early Oct.
In early October, Sound Transit’s contactor will begin a long-term closure of a portion of 110th Avenue NE at NE 6th Street. The full closure (all lanes; all directions) is needed to build the East Link north tunnel portal near Bellevue City Hall. Read details in Sound Transit’s Sept. 19…
Bellevue hits diversity milestone
For the first time, Bellevue's population is evenly split between non-Hispanic whites and people of a minority race or ethnicity, according to the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The Census Bureau released data in September from its 2015 American Community Survey that indicate…
Don't trash it! Fix it!
Do you have something lying around your home that could be useful again if only you knew how to repair it? Now, help is on the way through the City of Bellevue's Repair Fair on Monday, Oct. 10.
During the free event, volunteers experienced in repair will be on hand to try to fix items brought…