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City adds homelessness coordinator
Part of Bellevue’s strategic effort
To help the city advance a proactive and comprehensive response to the challenging issue of homelessness, Stephanie Martinez has joined the city as Bellevue's…
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Homicide suspects arrested
Bellevue Police have arrested four individuals suspected of participating in a homicide at Goldsmith Park in April, the first murder in the city in more than three years.
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Fire strikes Newcastle home twice in one day
NEWCASTLE – The Bellevue Fire Department Wednesday responded to two fires at the same residence on the 7900 block of 129th Place Southeast in Newcastle.
The first fire was reported…
Brush fire in Newcastle expected to burn for days
NEWCASTLE – The Bellevue Fire Department, in coordination with the City of Newcastle and the state departments of Natural Resources and Ecology, is monitoring a brush fire in the May Creek…
Council Roundup: I-405 plan and Unified Regional Homelessness Authority
Plus, Temporary encampment code amendment discussed and International Walk to School Day
At Monday’s extended study session, the City Council received an update from the state Department of…
Help make 2020 census a success in Bellevue
Grant applications now accepted for Regional Census Fund
Organizations across King County are invited to apply for a grant between $5,000 and $20,000 for 2020 Census outreach, education and…
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City approves grant for KidsQuest capital improvements
Expanding on efforts to support local cultural institutions, the City Council has approved a $500,000 grant for KidsQuest Children’s Museum. The grant will fund capital improvements to KidsQuest’s…
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Sunday bike collision turns fatal
Cause still under investigation
A Bellevue man involved in a crash with a vehicle Sunday while riding his bicycle died from his injuries early Monday morning at Harborview Medical Center.
Enjoy the fruits of the season on Lake to Lake!
On the latest episode of Lake to Lake, see an overview of Bellevue's two great farmers markets! Also:
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Council Roundup: Multifamily affordable housing program extended
Plus, update on Neighborhood Walks and Vision 2040 award
On Monday, the City Council unanimously agreed to extend Bellevue’s multifamily tax exemption program. The MFTE is a voluntary affordable…
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