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Arts funding available
Each year artists and arts groups working in Bellevue get a boost from the city's two arts funding programs: Eastside Arts Partnerships and Special Projects. The application period for 2013 is open…
'Tons of fun'
Carla Trsek, an animal caretaker at Kelsey Creek Farm Park, enjoys cleaning the barn, working with the animals and educating visitors about Bellevue's agricultural heritage.
Trsek's work down on the…
Police bust regional ID theft ring
Bellevue Police busted an identity theft ring in Seattle this morning, a SWAT team and detectives arresting four men and a 15-year-old girl. The police executed a search…
Focus groups for Downtown Livability initiative
As the city considers zoning regulations and design guidelines that would ensure downtown develops as a vibrant, mixed-use center, it wants to hear from residents, businesses, architects and others.…
Downtown cranes coming back?
Remember the "crane index"?
It was an informal gauge of development activity -- and economic health -- in downtown Bellevue. The index consisted of the number of tower cranes hovering above…
City Council approves code changes for light rail
The City Council late Monday night unanimously approved changes to the city's land use code that will govern permitting processes, development standards and design guidelines related to the future…
Fiddle around at Wintergrass
Wintergrass, Washington's venerable bluegrass festival, takes place in Bellevue this weekend, starting Thursday and winding up on Sunday. The 20th edition of the event is at the Bellevue Hyatt…
Bellevue volunteers receive national recognition
Last Friday during the President's Volunteer Service Award ceremony, the City of Bellevue honored 102 citizens for their exceptional volunteer service.
"The City of Bellevue has an amazing volunteer…
Police 'Community Academy' accepting applications
The Police Department is proud to announce that it is now accepting applications for the spring Community Academy.
The Community Academy is a 12-week program for Bellevue residents and those who…
Neighborhood leaders to gather
Under the direction of new Neighborhood Outreach Manager Mike McCormick Huentelman, a gathering of neighborhood leaders is set for Tuesday, Feb. 26, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at City Hall.
McCormick…