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Council Roundup: Removing barriers for ADUs and possible Transportation Benefit District
Plus, federal priorities, Vision Zero progress, Planning Commission appointment and more
Note: The next Bellevue City Council meeting will be on June 26, due to the Juneteenth holiday.…
![The City Council issues a proclamation regarding Juneteenth.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2023-06/Juneteenth%20Proclamation%202023.jpg?h=ef525227&itok=gdyDUe4q)
City issues 2024 Community Development Block Grants Notice of Funding availability
The City of Bellevue is accepting applications from organizations with projects that may be suitable for Community Development Block Grants. Proposals must be submitted by 4 p.m., Saturday, July 15.
Hello Piloti! Celebration for new art at Downtown Park
June 24 event to mark completion of Northeast gateway
Bellevue’s newest public art piece, which completes the northeast gateway at Downtown Park, will set the stage for dancers, donuts and DJ…
![The artwork Piloti stands in the sun with people walking under it. Photo by Bellevue Downtown Association](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2023-06/Piloti%20Credit%20Bellevue%20Downtown%20Association.jpg?h=a1e1a043&itok=lFaEe9UY)
Council Roundup: Recognizing Pride Month and award-winning Botanical Garden
Plus, new Neighbors Helping Neighbors donation program, micro-apartments and Diversity Advantage projects
![The City Council poses with folks accepting the proclamation for Pride Month.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2023-06/Pride%2023%20Proclamation.jpg?h=71976bb4&itok=skPde24f)
Bellevue tests pop-up off-leash dog areas
Recognizing the growing demand for accessible and safe spaces for pets and their owners to get exercise and enjoy the outdoors, Bellevue Parks & Community Services is launching a new pop-up, off-…
![Jia Lu shadows her dog Krystoff at the Wildwood Park off-leash area.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2023-06/Off-Leash%20Dog%20Area%20Wildwood.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=Fyn8fGBE)
City to host Juneteenth celebration June 20
Panel discussion, artistic performances and reception
The City of Bellevue will hold its second annual Juneteenth celebration on Tuesday, June 20. The event, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at City Hall, will…
![Juneteenth graphic, with Juneteenth flag and broken chain links turning into birds](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2023-06/Juneteenth%20Graphic.png?h=6ab03119&itok=J-E8Zmn8)
Bellevue Essentials accepting applications for fall classes
Bellevue Essentials will open your eyes to the who, what and why of city government and the avenues to get involved. People who live or work in Bellevue are invited to apply for the fall…
Council Roundup: Apprenticeship requirements for public works projects approved and affordable housing work advances
Plus, wrap-up of the 2023 state legislative session and proclamations recognizing mental health, motorcycle safety, boating safety and Jewish American heritage
NOTE: The next Bellevue City…
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United Against Hate meeting May 23
The Bellevue Police Department is partnering with community agencies to unite against hate with an informational meeting about hate crimes and bias incidents today (Tuesday, May 23), 6-8 p.m., at the…
![Banners saying "Hate has no home here," hang from a lamppost downtown.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2023-05/Hate%20Has%20No%20Home%20Banners.jpg?h=d8f5f522&itok=wVsrgXMn)
City hosts exhibits and virtual play to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month
In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the City of Bellevue is hosting two free exhibits in May, one showcasing diverse artworks from a variety of…
![Two paintings in the AAHNPI exhibit hang on the second-floor concourses in City Hall.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2023-04/AANHPI%20Exhibit.jpg?h=84071268&itok=Oqgd_1xh)