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Mask distribution winds up July 20
With face coverings now mandated by the state for all public places, the City of Bellevue is working with the Bellevue Chamber to provide 40,000 free masks to residents through July 20.
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Groundbreaking study: traffic-cam monitoring can improve road safety
City, Transoft Solutions and Together for Safer Roads collaborate on project
The City of Bellevue, Transoft Solutions Inc., developers of transportation engineering software and road safety…
Cardiac arrest survivor meets officers who saved him
On the July Lake to Lake, meet a cardiac arrest survivor saved by Bellevue police. Also,
![Resident Mark Flynn, a cardiac arrest survivor, meets the police officers who saved him. Resident Mark Flynn, a cardiac arrest survivor, meets the police officers who saved him.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2020-07/Lake-to-Lake-7-20.jpg?h=d1cb525d&itok=ZG4OT8EC)
Council Roundup: East Main briefing
Plus, economic development update and residential minimum parking public hearing
The City Council Monday considered the first of three topic areas, “Streets and Blocks,” related to a Land Use Code…
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Swimming area at Newcastle Beach closed
The City of Bellevue closed the Newcastle Beach Park swimming area Thursday, July 9, due to high bacteria levels in the water. Newcastle Beach Park is located at 4400 Lake Washington Blvd. SE.
Vacancy on East Bellevue Community Council
The East Bellevue Community Council is seeking candidates for a vacancy on the EBCC. The successful candidate will complete a term that expires on Dec. 31, 2021. Applications are due by Friday, July…
Beaches unguarded July 4 weekend
Bellevue’s beach parks will not have lifeguards over the Independence Day weekend due to a potential staff exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
Out of abundance of caution, staff are self-quarantining.…
Construction starts for Downtown Park Northeast Gateway
Construction has started on Downtown Park’s Northeast Gateway, a new pedestrian entrance to feature an entry plaza, water feature and public art.
The gateway is targeted for completion early next…
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Glow sticks and noise makers for safe 4th
The challenges of 2020 have meant finding creative ways to celebrate special occasions such as birthdays and graduations. As we approach Independence Day with public fireworks displays being canceled…
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