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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…
Cultural Conversations: The gifting tradition of potlatch
Experience Potlatch the Game, a tool for understanding local indigenous culture
Members of the public are invited to join the December session of Cultural Conversations, where indigenous history,…

Magic Season, Snowflake Lane kick off Nov. 29
Bellevue Magic Season starts its 23rd annual holiday run downtown on Friday, Nov. 29. Nightly performances at the popular Snowflake Lane will continue through Dec. 24, and will require the following…

Bellevue again recognized as top ‘digital city’
The City of Bellevue took third place in the 2019 Digital Cities Survey, after making all permitting here paperless and taking steps to accelerate development of 5G technology in Bellevue.

Council Roundup: Temporary encampment code amendment
Plus, mid-biennium budget items and Bellevue Essentials
In Monday’s City Council session, the public had an opportunity to comment on recommendations for an amendment to the city’s Land Use…
Crosswalk crashes remind us of need for awareness
City continues to emphasize safety through Vision Zero
Two incidents this week in which vehicles struck pedestrians in city crosswalks, leaving both with life-threatening injuries, are more…

Bellevue to plant 1,000 giant sequoia trees
The City of Bellevue is planting approximately 1,000 donated giant sequoias this fall in parks and open space throughout the community.
On Saturday, Nov. 16, 30 volunteers from Cedar Crest…
Council Roundup: Environmental Stewardship Plan goals and targets
Plus, mid-biennium budget update continues
On Monday the City Council reviewed recommendations for specific goals and targets to include in Bellevue’s updated Environmental Stewardship Plan.…

Coho salmon released in Coal Creek
Coho salmon are spawning in Coal Creek! In partnership with the Muckleshoot Tribal Fisheries Department and the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, the City of Bellevue celebrated the release of…

Council Roundup: Business survey results and Comprehensive Plan Amendment recommendations
Plus, Census 2020 planning
On Monday the City Council received an initial report on results for the city’s biennial business survey. More than 1,000 businesses responded to the 2019 survey –…