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Rain storm closure updates
Last updated 1 p.m. Dec. 22
All streets closed due to flooding after a rainstorm moved through the area Dec. 20 and 21 are now open. The storm resulted in regional flood warnings, prompting…
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Bellevue students slash waste in Cafeteria Challenge
In the battle against lunchroom waste, Bellevue students put up an impressive fight. For the annual Cafeteria Challenge, students at the winning Puesta del Sol Elementary School averaged just 1.77…
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Council Roundup: Temporary encampment code approved
Plus, Mayor Chelminiak honored, councilmembers sworn in, and Grand Connection report
In Monday’s regular session the City Council approved an ordinance to amend the city’s land use code (LUC 20.30U…
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Council Roundup: Mid-biennium budget changes approved
Plus, Newport Hills neighborhood park plan, CPA process amendment and Energize Eastside
On Monday the City Council approved recommendations for 2019-2020 budget adjustments as part of…
Garden d’Lights illuminates holidays with half a million lights
Preview of the 2019 edition of Bellevue's Garden d'Lights event at the Bellevue Botanical Garden
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Council Roundup: Draft temporary encampment code amendment review
Plus, public hearing on mid-biennium budget, traffic safety briefing
In Monday’s extended study session, the City Council discussed recommendations for a land use code amendment related to…
Cultural Conversations: The gifting tradition of potlatch
Experience Potlatch the Game, a tool for understanding local indigenous culture
Members of the public are invited to join the December session of Cultural Conversations, where indigenous history,…
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Magic Season, Snowflake Lane kick off Nov. 29
Bellevue Magic Season starts its 23rd annual holiday run downtown on Friday, Nov. 29. Nightly performances at the popular Snowflake Lane will continue through Dec. 24, and will require the following…
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Bellevue again recognized as top ‘digital city’
The City of Bellevue took third place in the 2019 Digital Cities Survey, after making all permitting here paperless and taking steps to accelerate development of 5G technology in Bellevue.
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Council Roundup: Temporary encampment code amendment
Plus, mid-biennium budget items and Bellevue Essentials
In Monday’s City Council session, the public had an opportunity to comment on recommendations for an amendment to the city’s Land Use…