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Update sessions for cross-cultural programming study
The city is entering the final phase of the process in exploring the need for additional cross-cultural facilities and programming in Bellevue; one of the key commitments in the City Council-adopted…
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New regional trail segment opens in Bellevue
First step to fill gap in Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail along I-90
People who walk, ride and roll in Bellevue will have a safer trip with the official opening today of a new segment of the…
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Open house for ideas on 120th Ave NE improvements
To support the BelRed area’s continued transformation into a thriving, residential neighborhood, the city is planning ways to make 120th Avenue Northeast between the future Northeast 16th Street and…
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Fourth round of small business grants now available
Applications for Working Washington Grants and other business aid opened March 29th
The City of Bellevue encourages businesses to apply, if eligible, for the fourth round of small business…
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New fire marshal selected
Long-time Bellevue staffer set to lead fire prevention efforts
Travis Ripley, who’s been with the Bellevue Fire Department’s Fire Prevention division since 2007, has been selected to lead the team…
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Council Roundup: COVID grant allocation approved
Plus, Environmental Stewardship and Neighborhood Area Planning updates
On Monday, the City Council unanimously approved funding recommendations from the Human Services Commission to allocate $897,…
Bellevue All-America City Award finalist
Bellevue is among just 20 cities nationwide selected as a finalist for the All-America City Award. The award is hosted annually by the National Civic League to recognize cities that leverage civic…
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Council Roundup: Changes to affordable housing incentive program
Plus, assistant chief and crisis team introduced, Asian-American support proclamation and improving Bellevue’s pedestrian-bicycle network
On Monday, the City Council gave input on proposed updates…
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Bel-Red Road headlines this year’s repaving work
The city’s annual repaving season is expected to get underway the week of March 22 with work on a long stretch of busy Northeast Bel-Red Road, from 124th Avenue Northeast to Northeast 30th Street.…
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Council Roundup: Affordable Housing Strategy work update
Plus, Good Neighbor Agreement Advisory Committee appointments and House Bill 1590 work plan update
On Monday the City Council received a regular update on progress made through Bellevue’s Affordable…
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