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New Permit Center hours at City Hall
Starting on Monday, Feb. 5, the Permit Center will have new hours. These changes are designed to better accommodate customer needs and provide members of the community with even more flexibility in…
Bellevue Police to deploy new body-worn cameras, tasers
Officers to be trained and equipped with new gear in phased approach starting in February
Council Roundup: Funding for affordable housing projects
Plus, reaccreditation for 2 departments, council priorities progress and recognition for Councilmember Lee
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City plans inclusive future
Community members invited to comment at Feb. 8 meetingThe city is updating its Comprehensive Plan, which will help guide how Bellevue grows over the next 20 years. To ensure the city is inclusive and…
Simulated light rail service through Bellevue starts
Prepare for more frequent light rail train trafficIn preparation for the launch of the Eastside light rail starter line this spring, Sound Transit will start sending trains on regular practice runs…
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‘Elevating Voices’ exhibit features Black Northwest artists
Bellevue joins partners to present Black History Month exhibit at City HallIn celebration of Black History Month, the City of Bellevue, in partnership with Seattle architecture firm MG2 and Onyx Fine…
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Council Roundup: South Bellevue construction review
Plus, Bellevue’s unique niches in economic development report, MLK Day and Korean American Day proclamationsOn Monday, the City Council was briefed on several overlapping construction projects taking…
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Volunteers sought for MLK Day forest restoration
The community is invited to participate in a forest restoration project at Wilburton Hill Park on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, Jan. 15, 9 a.m.-noon). Learn more and register in advance with…
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Wind, rain and possible ice and snow for Bellevue
A bout of winter weather is forecast for Bellevue this week, with high winds and scattered showers through mid-week. The temperature will drop Thursday evening, and icy streets and snow could make…