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Training the next generation of firefighters
Local fire departments need to know whether recruits can rush into a smoke-filled building while wearing 70 pounds of protective gear and hauling a heavy hose -- before they hire them. …
Swimming area at Newcastle Beach closed
In the interest of safety to swimmers, the city of Bellevue has closed the Newcastle Beach Park swimming area effective immediately due to high bacteria levels in the water. Newcastle Beach Park is…
Cultural Conversations featured in It's Your City
The Bellevue Diversity Initiative, adopted by the City Council late last year, seeks to leverage the city's growing diversity. "Cultural Conversations" is one program that has been doing just…
City Council opening as council member appointed to Legislature
The City Council will soon have an open seat, after Councilmember Vandana Slatter announced plans to resign during Monday night's extended study session. Slatter's pending departure is due to an…
Award-winning author to discuss what it means to be white
Citywide events honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Author Robin DiAngelo will appear at City Hall's council chamber on Thursday, Jan. 12, noon-1 p.m., for a communitywide discussion on what it means to be…
It was a great year for Bellevue
The January episode of the city's Lake to Lake television show showcases some of the events that helped make 2016 a great year for Bellevue, including the new State Route 520 bridge, visioning for…
Light snow paves way for frigid nights
Light snow on New Year's Day in Bellevue is expected to give way to temperatures that could drop into the teens Monday and Tuesday nights. Drivers and walkers should be aware of icy conditions and…
Snow forecast New Year's Eve demands caution
New Year's Eve revelers and others should be extra cautious this year, with snow in the forecast for Saturday evening to Sunday morning. People driving and walking -- those who must travel…
Council Roundup: Salary commission delivers decision
Also, affordable housing plan update and Vision Zero
Bellevue's independent Salary Commission on Monday presented its decision on establishing an updated salary level for the City Council. After…
Council Roundup: City adopts 2017-18 budget
On Monday, the City Council unanimously approved the city's 2017-18 budget and 2017-23 Capital Investment Program plan. Commenting on the ordinance, council members praised the biennial budget for…