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Wanted: Feedback on city’s new demonstration greenway
The city’s first neighborhood greenway has opened on 165th and 166th avenues in East Bellevue, and we want to know what you think of the project, which aims to create a safer, more comfortable…
Welcoming Week celebrates belonging in Bellevue
Events highlight culture, art with several outdoor settings
Eastside cities and community organizations will celebrate the sixth annual Welcoming Week with several events Sept. 10-19. Welcoming…
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New funding opportunity for affordable and supportive housing providers
Applications due Sept. 30
Housing developers and agencies are encouraged to apply for funding to acquire and construct affordable and supportive housing in Bellevue for eligible populations. The…
BelRed utility boxes get creative
Local artists beautify Bellevue’s first-ever arts district
Utility and signal boxes in Bellevue’s BelRed neighborhood are getting face-lifts this month thanks to the city’s Arts and Culture and…
![Utility box wrap art by artist Molly Keen](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2021-09/Utility%20Box_Molly%20Keen%2C%20Bright%20Wind_final_01_0.jpg?h=18237375&itok=_L4DsFM-)
Bellevue medics receive American Heart Association award
When someone has a severe heart attack, small details in their care can make a big difference. Bellevue firefighter/paramedics and emergency medical technicians have received an American Heart…
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Openings on Bellevue Network on Aging
The City of Bellevue is recruiting eight new members for Bellevue Network on Aging, which supports healthy aging in our community. Interested candidates may apply by Friday, Oct. 1.
The Network on…
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Live, in-person arts event returns Labor Day weekend
The city’s annual arts and crafts showcase returns this year for a scaled back, in-person version after the 2020 event was skipped due to COVID-19 precautions.
Swimming area reopens at Meydenbauer Bay Park
The City of Bellevue has reopened the swimming area at Meydenbauer Bay Park following a closure due to high bacteria levels in the water.
Closure of the Meydenbauer Bay swimming area on Aug.…
Start of in-person classes requires more vigilance by drivers
Students in the Bellevue School District, grades 1-12, get back to in-person learning starting Wednesday, Sept. 1; the first day of classes for Issaquah School District students, some of who live in…
BTV highlights neighborhood project
This month on Lake to Lake, see how a dedicated group of neighbors partnered with the city to improve a local roadway. With a bike lane, sidewalks and crosswalks, Southeast Newport Way is now…
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