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Council Roundup: Report on outdoor dining expansion and downtown business support
Plus, draft 2021 legislative agenda and King County Jail contract discussed
On Monday, the City Council received a report on the city’s efforts to work with community partners to expand outdoor…
Vice operation recovers three juvenile sex-trafficking victims
A two-night undercover vice operation helped recover three juvenile sex-trafficking victims and connect them to immediate services. On December 16th and 17th, the Bellevue Police Department conducted…
Fire and ice on Lake to Lake
On the latest episode of Lake to Lake, Bellevue Television highlights inspirational women of the Fire Department. BTV also takes to the streets to relay tips to keep drivers, pedestrians and…
Council Roundup: Budget approved
Plus, adoption of Environmental Stewardship Plan, comprehensive plan amendments and affordable housing sales tax work plan
On Monday, the City Council approved the city’s $1.7 billion 2021-2022…
City Council adopts 2021-22 budget
Bridges deficit, preserves critical services, invests in diversity outreach, transportation and environment
On Monday evening the City Council approved a $1.7 billion 2021-2022 budget…
High-volume testing site added in Bellevue
With the number of COVID-19 cases surging in the county, including on the Eastside, a free, high-volume testing site will open at Bellevue College starting Tuesday, Dec. 15, Public Health -- Seattle…
Police chief to take questions in virtual chat
Given pandemic protocols, Bellevue police officers have not been able to meet residents informally in 2020 as they have in recent years through the "Coffee with a Cop" program. To make up for…
Lock up your guns, be safe
Applications for firearms are up 200% in Bellevue since the pandemic began. Before residents can legally own a gun, they are required to file a Firearms Transfer Application with the police…
Council Roundup: Budget amendments approved
Plus, arts funding recommendations and Bellevue Essentials
On Monday, the City Council reviewed and approved 6-0 (Councilmember John Stokes absent) nine amendments to specifically earmark funds or…