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Excessive heat watch for Bellevue
With temperatures as high as predicted Sunday and more record temperatures expected Monday, Crossroads Community Center will be open again Monday as a cooling center, 1-8 p.m. North Bellevue…
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Council Roundup: Update on police use of force progress
Plus, Grand Connection design guidance, plan for potential levy position and eviction moratorium
On Monday, the City Council received a status update and asked questions about the city’s progress…
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Council Roundup: New “Neighborhood Data Dashboard”
Plus, Bellevue All-America City highlight, exploring potential local eviction moratorium and Library Board appointment
On Monday, the City Council received a report on the 2021 State of Our…
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Opening on Transportation Commission
The City Council is seeking candidates for a vacancy on Bellevue’s Transportation Commission. Interested residents can apply online. Applications are due by Friday, June 25.
Bellevue wins All-America City award
Bellevue last received this national award recognizing community engagement in 1955
Bellevue was among 20 cities nationwide picked as finalists for the All-America City Award, and this week was…
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Council Roundup: 2020 budget performance better than expected
Plus, new Downtown Park entry takes shape and Spring Boulevard takes home multiple engineering awards
On Monday, the City Council unanimously voted to accept federal funding through the American…
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Downtown Park’s Northeast Gateway unveiled
Downtown Park features a new Northeast Gateway, a pedestrian entrance with a plaza, water feature and seating areas that strengthens the connection between the park and Bellevue’s commercial district…
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Lake to Lake offers 'State of City' snapshot
On the latest edition of Lake to Lake, take a look back at some of the challenges and triumphs of the past year. Also, Mayor Lynne Robinson and Deputy Mayor Jared Nieuwenhuis talk about recovery…
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Council Roundup: Affordable housing incentive program update heads to public hearing
Plus, Bellevue voted Best City as it continues economic support activities
On Monday, the City Council unanimously voted to move forward with updates to Bellevue’s multifamily tax exemption, an…
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