Volunteer to watch for salmon or just attend workshop

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 September 11 2014

Salmon are heading our way! Attend a Salmon Watcher workshop to learn more about our wild underwater neighbors and what you can do to help them. Find out how some salmon may arrive at local streams by truck!

You can also sign up to help watch for salmon returning to local streams. Volunteers attend one workshop, watch for salmon twice a week for 15 minutes, and then record their findings. No experience is necessary.

The Salmon Watcher program helps local salmon recovery efforts. Findings show how salmon are using local streams, identify possible fish passage barriers, and help target salmon recovery projects. Citizens may also attend just to learn more about our local salmon.

Register by contacting Bellevue Stream Team at streamteam@bellevuewa.gov or 425-452-5200 and then attend the workshop, 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, September 16 at City Hall. King County has information on workshops in other cities.