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Council Roundup: Considering code change to facilitate conversion of commercial buildings to multifamily housing
Plus an update from Cascade Water AllianceAt Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council directed staff to begin developing a land use code amendment that would provide more flexibility in converting…
Neighborhood Walks in West Lake Samm/Lake Hills, Factoria and West Bellevue
Neighborhood Walks return for an eighth summer next week in three Bellevue neighborhoods. These walks allow Acting City Manager Diane Carlson and city department directors to visit and explore…
Council Roundup: Public weighs in on budget priorities
Plus, Experience Bellevue! recap, emergency management overview and commission appointees
Deadline for Bellevue Essentials applications approaches
Bellevue Essentials, the civic engagement class that will open your eyes to the who, what and why of city government and the avenues to get involved, will have sessions this fall, with sessions…
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New city grant supports local art and cultural facilities
City to offer free coaching and grant writing assistanceThe City of Bellevue is launching a new $1.8 million grant program designed to help local nonprofits acquire, build and maintain art and…
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Hot spell forecast for region
The National Weather Service in Seattle has forecast a heat wave for Puget Sound Sunday, July 7, to Tuesday, July 9, with temperatures expected to be in the upper 80s this weekend and into the 90s…
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City taking applications for free trees
For a fourth year in a row, the City of Bellevue is handing out free trees to residents and community organizations. This year, we're giving away 700 trees, including flowering, evergreen and…
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Council Roundup: New vision for Wilburton advances
Also, Salary and Transportation commission members appointedOn Tuesday, the City Council voted unanimously in support of a comprehensive plan amendment that will facilitate the transformation of the…
Applications open for Housing Stability Program funds
Affordable housing developers and operators are encouraged to submit a proposal for funding from the City of Bellevue’s Housing Stability Program to develop or maintain affordable and supportive…