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Victim in transit center assault dies
The victim of a July 10 assault at the Bellevue Transit Center died from his injuries on Tuesday, July 19. Bellevue police detectives are now investigating the case as a homicide, the first in the…
Arts fairs make summer return downtown July 29-31
The return of Bellevue’s annual combined arts and crafts fairs – one of the largest collections of art for sale in the Pacific Northwest and a highlight on Bellevue’s calendar – will bring fun, food…
Hot spell forecast for July 26-30
The National Weather Service in Seattle has forecast a heat wave for Puget Sound Tuesday, July 26, to Saturday, July 30, with temperatures expected to be in the 90s possibly all of those days.…
Council Roundup: Early results on anti-crime initiative
Plus, council moves parks ballot measure forward and discusses water rates
The city’s police chief and other members of the department briefed the City Council Monday about early results from an…
Energy Smart Eastside campaign brings savings on heating and cooling
Discounts, rebates available for heat pump installation
Starting this summer, residents of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island and Redmond can learn about and buy discounted heat pump…
Police launch targeted anti-crime initiative
Bellevue police are increasing the number of targeted operations to reduce crime in the city’s hot spots. The hot spots include stores, malls and the downtown core, where thefts and criminal activity…
Council Roundup: Parks funding strategy may head to voters
Plus, council advances safe parking program pilot and adopts Transportation Facilities Plan through 2033
Meydenbauer Bay, Newcastle Beach parks closed for swimming
The Meydenbauer Bay Park swimming areas is closed due to high bacteria concentrations in the water. Newcastle Beach Park reopened for swimming July 28, after being closed due to high bacteria counts…