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W. Lake Samm Pkwy closure for pipe replacement
Detour Jan. 27-31; plan ahead and expect delays
Starting Monday, Jan. 27, possibly extending to Friday, Jan. 31, a section of West Lake Sammamish Parkway, between Northup Way and Southeast 26th…
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Open house for new fire station
New facility will reduce critical response times
The city is building a new fire station to better serve residents in the Northwest Bellevue, BelRed and downtown areas. Residents can learn…
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Hear this! Art of Listening workshops coming up
Being a better listener can improve people’s focus, relationships and professional lives. The Bellevue Conflict Resolution Center is ready to help, offering “Art of Listening” workshops this winter…
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Council Roundup: School district ballot measure discussed
Plus, legislative agenda approved
On Monday the City Council was briefed on the Bellevue School District proposed capital bond on the Feb. 11 special election ballot. The proposed capital bond…
Bellevue launches Neighborhood Enhancement Program for Crossroads
Chance for residents to propose and vote on improvements
How would you spend $400,000 in your neighborhood? Crossroads residents will get the chance to weigh in on the topic at an upcoming…
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Opening on Environmental Services Commission
The City Council is seeking candidates for a vacancy on Bellevue’s Environmental Services Commission. Interested residents can apply online. Applications are due by Friday, Jan. 31.
Freezing temps, snow this week
Update: Jan. 16, 8:15 a.m.
With all primary and arterial routes cleared of snow and ice, city crews were plowing neighborhood streets Thursday morning. There is still some ice in spots throughout…
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Council Roundup: Robinson elected mayor, Nieuwenhuis deputy mayor
To kick off the first meeting of 2020, the City Council unanimously chose Lynne Robinson as Bellevue’s mayor for a two-year term. In a separate vote, Councilmember Jared Nieuwenhuis was elected as…
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Opening on Planning Commission
The City Council is seeking candidates for a vacancy on Bellevue’s Planning Commission. You can apply online. Applications are due by Friday, Jan. 24.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. in Bellevue
Events include a youth author keynote, tree planting and health fair
Each January the City of Bellevue honors the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., through a series of…
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