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Suspects in strong-arm robbery identified
Last week the Bellevue Police Department asked for public assistance in identifying five suspects in a strong-arm robbery at the Kelsey Creek Shopping Center. Within minutes of the media…
Vacancy on East Bellevue council
The East Bellevue Community Council has a vacancy. Residents who live in the area represented by the community council have until January 22 to apply for the seat. The successful candidate will…
MLK celebration to feature health fair
A Celebration of a Dream --a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be held Monday, January 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Crossroads Bellevue Shopping Center Market Stage (corner of Northeast Eighth…
Investigation results in resignation of police officer
Today, Officer Andrew Hanke resigned from the Bellevue Police Department, effective
immediately.
Chief Linda Pillo stated, "As we move forward, my hope is that we rebuild the public’s trust and…
Cultural Conversations: Moving beyond assumptions
Everyone makes assumptions. It's part of being human and helps provide context. But when it comes to different cultures, assumptions can be limiting if one is unwilling to go beyond appearances.
At…
Now forming: first-ever Downtown Residents Association
Downtown has been the city's fastest-growing neighborhood in recent years and it's one of Bellevue's largest, with a population of about 10,000. Yet there has never been a residents association for…
Help identify robbery suspects
On January 2, five suspects went to the Walmart in the Kelsey Creek neighborhood (15063 Main St.) looking for victims to rob. All five arrived in a van. The two female suspects waited…
Council Roundup: Balducci chosen mayor
Also, Wallace tapped as deputy mayor, Hidden Valley Park project
The City Council on Monday elected Councilmember Claudia Balducci to serve a two-year term as mayor. Councilmember Kevin Wallace was…
Balducci elected mayor
Bellevue's City Council rang in the new year with an election for mayor and deputy mayor. Claudia Balducci, now in her 10th year on the council, was elected mayor. Kevin Wallace, who joined the…
Year of the lion
In 2013, a pair of guardian lion statues from sister city Hualien, Taiwan took up residence at City Hall, a farmers market moved downtown and City Councilman Don Davidson bid farewell. In this…