Eastside winter shelters to open Nov. 15, 2014
For the second consecutive year, the City of Bellevue has leased a portion of the former International Paper site at 1899 120th Ave. N.E. to provide a temporary Eastside Winter Shelter for homeless men. Starting November 15, the shelter will open daily, 8 p.m.-7:30 a.m. at the site currently owned…
Fall recycling event moves to Eastgate area
The City of Bellevue's fall special recycling collection event will be Saturday, October 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Crossroads Bible Church, 15815 SE 37th St.
After years at Bellevue Presbyterian Church in Northwest Bellevue, the event is at a new location, but residents will still have a…
Join the peamouth patrol
The city is seeking volunteers to watch for peamouth, a native fish that travels from Lake Washington to Kelsey Creek each spring to spawn. A peamouth patrol training workshop will be Thursday, April 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at City Hall, room 1E-112.
Attendees need to register with streamteam@…
Interactive map is guide to capital projects
Residents have always wanted to know about city capital projects in their neighborhoods. Now, with an interactive, online map launched by the city today, they can quickly see where all of the projects are and learn the details of each one from popup screens.
"This application provides a fast…
Crews respond to Surrey Downs water main break
Bellevue Utilities crews responded to a 6-inch water main break early Wednesday morning, March 5, on the 900 block of 110th Avenue Southeast.
Bellevue Fire received the initial call via 911 at 3 a.m., and began shutting off water mains in the area. Three homes had water damage, and crews are…
Public invited to comment on draft Wastewater System Plan
The City of Bellevue is seeking public comment on the draft 2013 Wastewater System Plan Nov. 7 to 24. Printed copies of the plan will be available to check out for a limited time at the Service First counter at City Hall. A CD version will also be on sale for $5 at City Hall.
The draft planning…
More than produce at Newport Hills
Bill Pace now has a produce shop at the Newport Hills Shopping Center. He's set up a café there too, with his wife Marianne baking the pastries on offer.
More than anything, the veteran produce seller wants customers and potential customers, especially those in the neighborhood, to know Bill…
Council Roundup: Sticking with current garbage hauler
Also, neighborhood housing concerns, city manager search, arts commission
The City Council on Monday selected Republic Services to continue to pick up garbage, recyclable material and organic waste, once a contract is hammered out next month.
Two companies -- Republic and CleanScapes -- were…
Deadline extended for light rail advisory group applications
Openings on Library and Environmental Services boards too
The deadline for residents to apply for a spot on a citizen advisory committee for the light rail permitting process has been extended to Sunday.
The City Council will appoint seven to nine people to the committee, which will take public…
Don't Drip and Drive campaign comes to Bellevue
Bellevue drivers can get their vehicles checked free for leaks by participating repair shops this month as part of a new regional program called "Don't Drip and Drive."
The free inspection (valued at up to $80) is especially recommended for 2005 or older vehicles. If there is a…