City News

On Monday night, the City Council held its fifth study session on the Downtown Livability Initiative. The council discussed floor plate reductions when towers exceed the maximum height that is allowed by the existing code in the Downtown Mixed Use (DT-MU) District, tower setbacks from internal property lines and several other topics.

Colorful bicycles from bike share services operating elsewhere already are showing up on downtown streets. Against that backdrop, Bellevue will host an Eastside Bike Share Vendor Fair to explore the public’s interest in privately-run, bike share services on the Eastside.

On Monday, Sept. 25, the City Council will hold required public hearings on two temporary ordinances passed during the Aug. 7 meeting. 

On September 17, 2017 at approximately 11:00 PM Bellevue Police and King County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Teams, Bellevue Hostage Negotiations Team and KCSO Guardian One were called in to assist in the service of a search and arrest warrant located at the 16700 block of SE 14 St. for investigation of Felony Assault 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree.

Sound Transit’s contractor will close three lanes on Bellevue Way Southeast from Saturday, Sept. 23, at 5:30 a.m. through 9 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24. Bellevue Way will be reduced to one northbound lane and access to Interstate 90 will be prohibited.

You can now report bias-related incidents and ID theft

Popular women’s discussion group back in season

Plus, Eastside Pathways briefing and Amazon HQ2 proposal

Anniversary celebration on Saturday, Sept. 16, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Plus, leveraging arts and culture through “Creative Edge”

Juvenile suspects linked to recent crime spree

Cross between environmental fair and car show at Sept. 11 event

Events Sept. 15-24

Despite detour, businesses around 132nd remain accessible

Introduction for August 2017 edition of Lake to Lake show on BTV

Both closures, including west HOV ramp closure, will continue for East Link construction.

Fleet acquires and maintains city's vehicles and equipment.

Overflow parking at Newport High, with free shuttle

Ways residents can stay safe during hot days

Nearly a dozen food trucks and free entertainment at Ashwood Park

Innovative tracking of near misses in traffic camera footage

Meet your police officers and firefighters. Meet your neighbors

New lot located near the South Bellevue Station site

Gary Stroutsos played for President Clinton

Nearby milfoil treatment won't impact park

Bellevue Way SE, ramps to I-90 as well as westbound SR 520 to close this weekend

Food trucks and live entertainment at Ashwood Park July 12

Closures July 8-9

Lane shift from 6:45 a.m. to approximately 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

Event kicks off construction work for projects in the 20-year levy, approved by voters last November.

Afternoon and evening activities

Come celebrate the completion of the circle promenade

Applications will be accepted through July 14

Downtown and Meydenbauer Bay parks featured

Plus, draft Grand Connection plan and swim meet noise solution

To help prevent hate crimes against LGBTQ community

Schneider promoted from within; city employee since 2015

Low-interest TIFIA loan supports key mobility projects

The park's construction leads the June Lake to Lake

Culmination of more than a year of research, analysis, review and input from a variety of stakeholders including an appointed technical advisory group.

Plus, Affordable Housing Strategy adopted and Downtown pedestrian, bike improvements contract awarded.

Sites under consideration are county property in Eastgate and Sound Transit maintenance facility in BelRed

Be prepared for closures expected to start Monday, June 12, along 110th Avenue Northeast by City Hall.

Mobile-friendly design, improved navigation and better search

The meeting concludes a 45-day period initiated by the council. The new site charts are available online.

Project launch seeks volunteers to analyze videos, support new technology

An informational meeting providing an overview of the course will be on Wednesday, June 14, 6-7 p.m., at City Hall.

Beginning Tuesday, May 30, pavement work will begin on 148th Avenue Southeast between Main Street and Southeast Eighth Street.

The latest season will conclude with an informative exploration of human trafficking.

The website is new, but the MyBellevue customer service app and portal remains easy to use.

Now's the time to spring clean! Everything you drop off will be recycled at the Spring Residential Recycling Collection event.

On Monday, the City Council voted 6-to-1 to proceed studying a proposed amendment to the Land Use Code.

The City Council authorized a $2 million contribution for King County Housing Authority's acquisition of the Bellevue Highland Village Apartments.

A three-alarm fire destroyed a significant portion of a commercial building at the Columbia Business Park Tuesday evening.

A celebration of Bellevue Youth Link's 27th anniversary of providing nationally recognized programs and services to local teens.

The group launched a new survey designed to gauge demand for carsharing service on the Eastside, now available through Aug. 1.

Watch this month's Lake to Lake television show. Featuring the "State of the City" and other exciting news.

Phase 2 draft environmental impact statement for Puget Sound Energy's proposed Energize Eastside project has been published and is now in the 45-day public comment period.

Lake to Lake Bike ride on Saturday, June 3, will provide riders of all levels and abilities with an opportunity to experience Bellevue by bicycle.

New park will improve the connection between Bellevue's bustling downtown and its scenic Lake Washington waterfront.

City Manager Brad Miyake announced the appointment of Michael "Mac" Cummins as Bellevue's new Planning and Community Development director.

Sound Transit Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter Rogoff briefed the City Council and encouraged residents and businesses to remember that “better days are ahead."

The City Council got its first look at the Affordable Housing Strategy that's under development. The report is the culmination of a year-long process of research, analysis and community input.

Sixteen sheep will be up to 80 pounds lighter after this year's annual sheep shearing event at Kelsey Creek Park.

We're joining PSE's "Green Direct" renewable energy program

The annual overlay program is warming up in April with the installation of new curb ramps before moving on to roadway repaving work in May.

Plus, first contract funded by voter-approved levy approved

As part of construction of East Link, Sound Transit will close the Overlake Transit Center Park and Ride on Monday, May 1, and the South Bellevue Park and Ride on Tuesday, May 30

Discussion will explore challenges of returning home after living a long period of time in another part of the world.

In a 4-to-3 vote Monday night, the City Council gave preliminary approval on siting the proposed Eastside men's shelter and supportive housing project.

The intersection at Northeast First Street and 102nd Avenue Northeast will continue to be closed for crossing improvements.

Explore cross-cultural communication through a forum the City of Bellevue is hosting at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 26 at City Hall.

The City of Bellevue is seeking candidates for vacancies on Bellevue's Civil Service Commission. You can apply online. Applications are due by Friday, May 5.

The public is invited to celebrate trees and the environment during the city's annual Arbor Day-Earth Day Family Festival happening Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Lewis Creek Park, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. SE.

Info submitted through MyBellevue can be viewed through our open data portal. It will not include any requestor personal information.

Proceeds from the event, hosted by the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club and cosponsored by the city, will go to Kindering and other agencies.

The program will help approximately 20 local homeowners with outside maintenance.

The City Council received a briefing on early efforts to collect community feedback for the 2017-18 Human Services Needs Update.

The City Council could take action to move forward with siting the proposed shelter at the Eastgate site during its April 17 meeting.

The Bellevue Police Department Wednesday released its annual report for 2016.

The ballot measure is required by state law every four years for the EBCC, which has the power to reject some land-use actions in a part of East Bellevue.

The Office of Economic Development and Sound Transit invite businesses to attend the Bellevue Business Resource Forum,

Staff briefed councilmembers on a set of due diligence reports examining the proposed homeless shelter and supportive housing project.

You can apply online. Applications are due by Friday, April 21.

At approximately 9 p.m., Monday, Bellevue Fire responded to a fuel spill at the Shell station in the 6400 block of Lake Washington Boulevard Southeast.

The Neighborhood Enhancement Program is coming this spring, with a kickoff meeting at Sherwood Forest Elementary School.

Utilities will close southbound 114th Avenue Southeast from Southeast Sixth Street to Southeast Eighth Street starting April 10 for two weeks.

After a year-long study and outreach process, staff told the City Council Monday that the draft Affordable Housing Strategy Report is almost done.

While we had technical difficulties with the live video feed of Monday's City Council meeting, the video recording is now available.

Regional Animal Services of King County staff in collaboration with partner cities, will go door to door on weekends, to educate residents.

The City Council on Monday appointed Ernesto (Ernie) Simas to fill the Position 5 seat.

The public can learn more and give feedback on the draft strategy to increase affordable housing options.

In a 5-to-1 vote, the City Council appointed Ernesto (Ernie) Simas to fill the Position 5 seat vacated by Vandana Slatter.

The event, produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association, will be May 31-June 4 at the Meydenbauer Center Theatre .

At an extended study session the City Council was briefed on the initial success of Utilities' recently deployed mobile devices program.

The program will feature David E. Smith, Ph.D. of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Washington.

Twenty-nine residents will be officially ready to assist in emergency situations after they graduate from a new training course.

The workshop -- set for 6-8 p.m., March 21 at City Hall (450 110th Ave. NE), room 1E-108 -- marks another step in the city's effort to develop a bold affordable housing plan,

Winds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts to 50 mph are expected to occur between 1 and 10 a.m. over Western Washington.

The next gathering will be held March 14, 1-2:30 p.m., at Crossroads Community Center (16000 NE 10th St.).

The City Council reviewed plans for the first neighborhood congestion relief project funded with revenue from a voter-approved levy last November.

On this month's Lake to Lake television show, take a tour of the new KidsQuest Children's Museum now downtown.

Commuters are encourage to find alternate parking prior to the closure of South Bellevue and Overlake Transit Center Park and Ride.

The city received an award from Futurewise Thursday for setting aside 20 acres of land for Downtown Park.

1 of 7 cities piloting permit presence on popular home improvement platform

Briefing on the results of a recent customer survey commissioned by Development Services.

City crews were out plowing streets shortly after the snow started.

As part of the delegation, six Eastside companies will attend the conference, giving them a unique opportunity to explore new markets.

The City Council approved funding up to $27,000 for the East Bellevue Community Council's petition to the Washington Supreme Court.

Mosque fire story highlighted in month's issue of It's Your City, which is landing on Bellevue doorsteps this week.

Bellevue Youth Link is accepting nominations for awards recognizing outstanding community service by Bellevue youth, kindergarten through 12th grade.

Leaders and active residents of Bellevue's neighborhoods are invited to attend a semi-annual gathering of neighborhood leaders on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Some parks facilities are open, on reduced hours in some cases. Check the facility before you go.

The home had become a major nuisance location and had several complaints of drug dealing, possession of stolen property and transient activity.

Eight candidates for the vacant Position 5 had an opportunity to share more about themselves with the City Council at Monday night's study session.

Sunday at 8:23 p.m., Bellevue Police responded to a report of a motorcycle crash on the 15400 block of Lake Hills Boulevard.

City crews worked around the clock for several days, plowing more than a foot of snow in areas, then clearing clogged catch basins.

A walk in the snow, BelRed takes shape and more on Lake to Lake

We remain committed to policy of inclusion

Eight finalists picked

On Monday evening, the City Council announced eight finalists for the vacant Position 5 council seat.

Tonight the City Council will only meet for its previously scheduled study session, 6-8 p.m. at City Hall.

Residents no longer have to boil their water. Lab tests show the water meets safe drinking water standards.

Residents near a water main break on Northeast Second Place in the vicinity of 172nd Place Northeast and up to 176th Place Northeast were told to boil their water.

During an extended study session, the City Council was presented with an update by WSDOT on I-405 toll lanes & improvements.

After an extensive police investigation spanning nearly nine months, police busted the largest burglary ring in terms of loss value in Bellevue history.

The program will explore how pushing outside of one's comfort zone can increase self-awareness, empower and create a sense of connection to others.

Residents who have an interest in local government and serving their community are invited to apply for an opening on the City Council.

The City Council OK'd the continued pursuit of a $100 million, low-interest federal loan to help pay for major transportation projects.

Author Robin DiAngelo spoke at City Hall on Jan. 12 for a communitywide discussion about race.

Residents will have an opportunity to preview Neighborhood Enhancement Program projects proposed for their area at an open house on Feb. 2.

Not a hate crime

At 2:49 a.m. Saturday, Bellevue firefighters arrived at a mosque in the Crossroads neighborhood to find 40-foot flames.

Residents are invited to attend an open house that will show design options for a proposed southbound high-occupancy vehicle lane.

Utilities sewer replacement work will result in closures of northbound and southbound lanes of 114th Avenue Southeast to through traffic from Jan. 18 to Jan. 24.

City Hall and other city offices are closed on Monday, Jan. 2, for the New Year's Day holiday.

City Manager Miyake has appointed Toni Call as Bellevue's finance director, effective immediately.