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Council Roundup: Award-winning digital services
Plus, mid-biennium budget hearing, ARCH work plan and multifamily tax exemption updates The City Council learned Monday how the city leverages data to enhance community engagement, equity and…
Snowflake Lane back to dazzle starting Nov. 24
Annual celebration one of many holiday events in Bellevue
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and with it comes the popular Snowflake Lane in downtown Bellevue. The annual performance…
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Openings on Human Services Commission
The City Council is seeking candidates for a vacancy on Bellevue’s Human Services Commission. Interested residents can apply online. Applications are due by Wednesday, Dec. 6.
Council Roundup: Time extensions for certain development projects
Plus, Ethics Officer procurement and winter preparedness
On Monday night, the City Council provided feedback on proposed amendments to the city’s land use code that would enable a longer…
Free Bellevue Naturalist training
People with a passion for the environment and Bellevue parks can train to become Bellevue Naturalists. These parks advocates help lead park tours and restorations and participate in a variety of…
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Openings on Special Events Committee
The City Council is seeking candidates for vacancies on Bellevue’s Special Events Committee. People can apply online. Applications are due by Friday, Dec. 1.
Traveling Anne Frank exhibit comes to Bellevue
City Hall hosts free, collaborative exhibit Nov. 9-22
Bellevue City Hall will host a traveling exhibition, “Anne Frank – A History for Today,” Nov. 9-22 on the first-floor concourse. The multi-panel…
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City hands out 800 free trees
Volunteers also plant trees at Bannerwood Park for Arbor Day
The city continues to support the addition of essential tree canopy, giving away 800 free trees to residents Oct. 20 and 21. With the…
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Heads up: Light rail enters new testing phase in Bellevue
Trains running more frequently in advance of starter line opening
The next phase of light rail testing, with operators but no passengers, started Wednesday as Sound Transit prepares its Eastside “…
In-person voting at City Hall
While most voters in King County will cast their ballots by mail in the upcoming Nov. 7 General Election, vote centers – including one at Bellevue City Hall – are available for voters who need…
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