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Freezing temps, snow this week
Update: Jan. 16, 8:15 a.m.
With all primary and arterial routes cleared of snow and ice, city crews were plowing neighborhood streets Thursday morning. There is still some ice in spots throughout…
Council Roundup: Robinson elected mayor, Nieuwenhuis deputy mayor
To kick off the first meeting of 2020, the City Council unanimously chose Lynne Robinson as Bellevue’s mayor for a two-year term. In a separate vote, Councilmember Jared Nieuwenhuis was elected as…
Opening on Planning Commission
The City Council is seeking candidates for a vacancy on Bellevue’s Planning Commission. You can apply online. Applications are due by Friday, Jan. 24.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. in Bellevue
Events include a youth author keynote, tree planting and health fair
Each January the City of Bellevue honors the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., through a series of…
Rain storm closure updates
Last updated 1 p.m. Dec. 22
All streets closed due to flooding after a rainstorm moved through the area Dec. 20 and 21 are now open. The storm resulted in regional flood warnings, prompting…
Bellevue students slash waste in Cafeteria Challenge
In the battle against lunchroom waste, Bellevue students put up an impressive fight. For the annual Cafeteria Challenge, students at the winning Puesta del Sol Elementary School averaged just 1.77…
Council Roundup: Temporary encampment code approved
Plus, Mayor Chelminiak honored, councilmembers sworn in, and Grand Connection report
In Monday’s regular session the City Council approved an ordinance to amend the city’s land use code (LUC 20.30U…
Council Roundup: Mid-biennium budget changes approved
Plus, Newport Hills neighborhood park plan, CPA process amendment and Energize Eastside
On Monday the City Council approved recommendations for 2019-2020 budget adjustments as part of…
Garden d’Lights illuminates holidays with half a million lights
Preview of the 2019 edition of Bellevue's Garden d'Lights event at the Bellevue Botanical Garden
Council Roundup: Draft temporary encampment code amendment review
Plus, public hearing on mid-biennium budget, traffic safety briefing
In Monday’s extended study session, the City Council discussed recommendations for a land use code amendment related to…