Chism Beach reopens

Bomb cyclone storm impacts

A bomb cyclone windstorm lashed Bellevue the night of Tuesday, Nov. 19, bringing down trees throughout the city and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Most city facilities have power and many are available to warm up and charge devices during business hours. The mayor proclaimed a civil emergency in the city due to the storm's extensive damage. Regular updates about the city's response to the storm are being posted at Bomb Cyclone Storm.

Beware of Utility Scams During Emergencies

Bellevue Utilities will typically contact you in advance if they need to access your home for repairs or inspections. If you are unsure, call Bellevue Utilities at 425-452-6932 to confirm if someone is supposed to be at your home.

Yard Debris Collection after Wind Storm

Now through Friday, Dec. 6, Republic Services will collect up to 192 gallons (six 32-gallon units) of extra yard debris in bins, bags and bundles during your regular collection day at no additional cost. King County residents can drop off tree limbs, and other woody debris without paying the standard yard waste fee at the Bow Lake, Cedar Falls, Enumclaw, Factoria, Shoreline, and Vashon facilities. Get more info.

Published July 29 2014

The City of Bellevue reopened the swimming area at Chism Beach Park, Tuesday, July 29, following the clearing of a blockage in a city sewer line in Lake Washington.

Water quality test results from samples taken Monday indicate that the sewer overflow did not impact the swimming and access areas of Chism Beach Park, and the water is safe for swimming.

Due to a sewage overflow on Monday, the city closed the swimming area at this park as a precaution to protect public safety. Utilities crews discovered a blockage in a sewer lake line Tuesday, which had caused the overflow. The city notified Seattle-King County Public Health Department, which recommended closing Chism Beach, at 9600 SE 11th St., as a safety precaution.

For more information, please contact Mike Graves, Utilities Water Quality Supervisor, 425-452-2030, mgraves@bellevuewa.gov, or Pat Harris, Grounds Operations Manager, Parks & Community Services; 425-452-2930, pharris@bellevuewa.gov.