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Bellevue residents and businesses can resume normal water use
Thanks to recent rain and water-saving efforts by water users, Bellevue has deactivated its Water Shortage Management Plan and is no longer asking residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce water…
Bellevue receives $2.8 million federal grant for street safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday it was awarding the City of Bellevue $2.787 million through a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant, intended to make streets safer for…
Council Roundup: New park name revealed
Plus, landmark tree code extended, arts grants allocated and commendation for exiting councilmemberAt Monday’s meeting, the City Council gave preliminary approval to a name for a new park in Bridle…
With water receding, streets reopen
With high water from heavy rains receding, Bellevue streets flooded on Tuesday were reopened Wednesday morning. Transportation crews were pulling up the barricades from Southeast Seventh Place,…
Police to give away steering wheel locks this weekend
Police have handed out 400 steering wheel locks so far this yearAs part of an effort to slow a rash of car thefts this year, Bellevue Police are holding another steering wheel lock giveaway this…
Last workshop on Cross-Cultural Center without walls
Free dinner at Dec. 6 meetingPeople who live, work or play in Bellevue are encouraged to attend the third and final community workshop focused on planning a Cross-Cultural Center without walls to…
Incentives program to help Eastsiders ‘make the switch’ to heat pumps
To encourage homeowners to replace their gas furnaces with energy-efficient heat pumps, Eastside cities have launched a campaign that makes it possible to save up to $6,400 when people “make the…
Council Roundup: Continuing catalyst BelRed project
Plus, commendation for city managerThe City Council Monday expressed support for extending a development agreement with Wright Runstad & Company that authorizes the continued development of the…
Arts generate $54 million in Bellevue
Per national study, event attendees spend big beyond admissionBellevue’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $54.3 million in economic activity in 2022, according to a national study. The…
Council Roundup: Award-winning digital services
Plus, mid-biennium budget hearing, ARCH work plan and multifamily tax exemption updates The City Council learned Monday how the city leverages data to enhance community engagement, equity and…