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Taking applications for free naturalist training
Do you want to learn more about nature in Bellevue and use that knowledge to guide and inspire others? Applications are being accepted for free naturalist training, designed to develop a group of…
![Bellevue naturalists help restore Weowna Park forest.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2022-11/Naturalists%20Weowna%20Park.jpg?h=e642d131&itok=zC7fHFKV)
New park and self-defense training from police on Lake to Lake
You may have heard about Bellevue adding a park recently. The latest episode of the Lake to Lake news show serves up views of Newport Hills Woodlawn Park's amenities along with rave reviews from…
Bellevue Probation’s domestic violence treatment gets results
People convicted of domestic violence offenses have a low rate of reconviction after treatment from the Bellevue Probation Office, according to a study by the Washington Gender and Justice Commission…
Council Roundup: Environment, equity and human services budget details
Plus, development services and school impact fee adjustments discussed and Hindu awareness proclamation
On Monday, the City Council had an in-depth review and discussion on several aspects of…
![The City Council issues proclamation celebrating contributions to the community from Hindu Americans.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2022-10/Council%20Diwali.jpg?h=f6dcd988&itok=4Dwd2Hzs)
Halloween on the Hill returns to SBCC
Halloween on the Hill, which features multiple family-friendly events at the South Bellevue Community Center, returns after a hiatus for the pandemic. Register for individual events at Register.…
![Children experience joy and agony at start of a Halloween on the Hill pumpkin race.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2022-10/Halloween%20Pumpkin%20race%20Red%20wig.jpg?h=2cea9ccb&itok=xYm7ycBt)
Cultural Conversations: Japanese Tea Ceremony conveys welcoming
Cultural Conversations continues its in-person programming with welcoming, storytelling and connection through a poignant tea ceremony presented by Bellevue/Eastside hosts Ichigo Ichie Foundation, a…
![Photo of Omotesenke(表千家) style provided by Ichigo Ichie Foundation](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2022-10/Tea%20Ceremony%202.jpg?h=25c8c30e&itok=Y6dQhOjM)
Openings on Bellevue Network on Aging
The City of Bellevue is recruiting new members for the Bellevue Network on Aging, a board that supports healthy aging in our community. Interested candidates may apply online by Friday, Oct. 28.
![Members of the Network on Aging represent the group at a gathering.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2021-08/Bellevue%20Network%20on%20Aging.jpg?h=15a8786e&itok=ebTtHMyh)
Council Roundup: Utilities budget presented
Plus, affordable housing, transportation award and students presented with proclamation
On Monday, the City Council had an in-depth review and discussion on Bellevue Utilities’ proposed 2023-…
![The City Council and Transportation staff accept a Smart Communities mobility award.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2022-10/Smart%20Communities%20Mobility%20Award.jpg?h=84071268&itok=29XujzGb)
Open house at fire stations Saturday
In support of National Fire Prevention Week, Bellevue firefighters are excited to open the doors to their fire stations for the first open house in a couple of years, Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m…
![A little girl can't help but smile with a firefighter.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2019-10/Fire%20Open%20House.jpg?h=26a52353&itok=52O47S4C)
Bellevue debuts newest park
Newport Hills Woodlawn Park open after decade in the making
More than 400 community members came to Newport Hills Woodlawn Park for the park's grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 15. The…
![Deputy Mayor Jared Nieuwenhuis, council members Jeremy Barksdale, Conrad Lee, Janice Zahn and John Stokes, Park Board members, and about 400 other people celebrated the opening of Newport Hills Woodlawn Park Saturday, Oct. 15.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2022-10/Newport%20Hills%20Woodlawn%20Park%20Ribbon%20cutting.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=7RXVKApD)