No lifeguards at Chism, Clyde and Chesterfield beaches

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 but some are on modified hours or closed due to power outages. Damages from the storm continue to impact Bellevue, prompting the mayor to proclaim a civil emergency in the city. Updates about the city's response will be posted at Bomb Cyclone Storm.

Published June 26 2019

Facing regional lifeguard shortage, city offers hiring bonus

Due to a regional lifeguard shortage, Chism, Clyde and Chesterfield beaches will not have lifeguards as the swimming season begins this summer. Visitors who swim at those beaches do so at their own risk.

The public is encouraged to visit Enatai, Newcastle and Meydenbauer Bay Park beaches, which will have lifeguards daily, noon-7 p.m., June 22 through Labor Day.

The city is offering a $250 hiring bonus in an effort to recruit additional lifeguards and will provide certification training at no cost for people who are hired as Bellevue beach lifeguards. Chism, Clyde and Chesterfield beaches will be guarded as new lifeguards are hired and trained.

For more information about becoming a lifeguard, contact recreation supervisor Patrick Simmons (425-452-4444) or apply online.