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Bellevue, Sound Transit honored for planning housing in BelRed
Transit-oriented development part of transformation
A Regional Coalition of Housing (ARCH) recognized the City of Bellevue and Sound Transit Thursday for their efforts to create a transit-oriented…
Water main replacement on SE Allen Road
Replacement of an aging water main along Southeast Allen Road by Bellevue Utilities will last four months, beginning the week of April 11. The work, by Bellevue Utilities, will ensure a reliable…
Bike patrol hits streets Friday
After a six-year hiatus caused by recession-related budget cuts, the
Bellevue Police bike patrol will return to the streets Friday morning.
The restoration of the team was made…
Council Roundup: In-depth look at 2017-18 budget process
At an extended study session on Monday, the City Council dove deep into the details of the 2017-18 budget process. The briefing, at the city's Public Safety Training Center, covered a number of…
Homeowner sets fire to his Lake Hills house
At 3:40 p.m. on Monday, a homeowner reported to emergency dispatch that he intentionally set his house in the Lake Hills neighborhood on fire. Five minutes later Bellevue firefighters found the two-…
Design charrette for Grand Connection at BAM
Over 70 designers, architects, planners and artists will volunteer their time and ingenuity for a groundbreaking design charrette concerning the city's "Grand Connection" project April 7-9. The…
Police bust burglars, save life
Investigators with the Bellevue Police Special Enforcement Team had an unusually busy several days that involved saving a life and busting a burglarizing trio.
The unique series of events began…
Tickets on sale for jazzfest
Tickets went on sale Friday for the Bellevue Jazz & Blues Festival, which will feature headliners Shemekia Copeland and Etienne Charles. The event will run June 1-5 at the Theatre at Meydenbauer…
Open house for upgrades on SE Newport Way
Residents and others interested in improving a mile-long stretch of Southeast Newport Way, making it safer for pedestrians, can learn more about design options and offer feedback at an open…
Council Roundup: Developing affordable housing strategy
Also, Bellevue recognized with "Tree City USA Award"
Set to develop an affordable housing strategy, the City Council Monday approved $75,000 for consultant assistance on the project. Staff provided…