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Using technology to welcome the world
The latest episode of Lake to Lake showcases some ways the city is using technology to improve increase access for all. Bellevue welcomes the world.
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Council Roundup: affordable housing report and aquatic center planning
Plus, Lights On Afterschool proclamation
On Monday the City Council received a report from A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) outlining progress made in 2019 and ARCH’s 2020…
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Police milestone in It's Your City
The October issue of It's Your City covers a lot of ground. Features include a hiring milestone for the police and an update underway for the environmental stewardship plan. Also included:
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Council Roundup: More discussion on temporary encampment code amendment
Plus, affordable housing progress report
In an extended study session on Monday the City Council received further information on a proposed amendment to Land Use Code Chapter 20.30U (LUC)…
Haunted Halloween on the Hill
Halloween enthusiasts, rejoice! The South Bellevue Community Center will host its eighth annual Halloween on the Hill with a nocturnal zipline for four nights and multiple events on Saturday, Oct. 26…
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Fire stations open doors Saturday
Stovetop fire displays, CPR instruction and more
In support of National Fire Prevention Week, the Bellevue Fire Department will host its annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. All…
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Police add Narcan as life-saving tool
With opioid overdoses still on the rise regionally, Bellevue police officers are now equipped with the anti-overdose drug Narcan. Nasal Naloxone, more commonly called Narcan, blocks opioid receptors…
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Cultural Conversations: What’s age got to do with it?
How to foster positivity and avoid assumptions
In October’s Cultural Conversations, speaker Dori Gillam will pose the question, “How can we talk about age in a more positive and affirming…
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Council Roundup: Council votes to support EMS levy
Plus, Transportation project update and October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
On Monday the City Council voted unanimously to support King County Proposition No. 1, Medic One –…
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Innovation Partnership Zone named in Bellevue
New designation will forward 5G technology
Bellevue joined a select number of Washington localities today as one of the state’s Innovation Partnership Zones. The formal designation comes from the…