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City hires Community Development director and chief of external affairs
City Manager Brad Miyake announced Wednesday the hiring of Michael Kattermann as Bellevue’s director of Community Development and Genesee Adkins as chief of external affairs, a recently created…
Council Roundup: Progress continues on affordable housing
Plus, state lawmakers on hand for recap of productive legislative session
On Monday, the City Council received an update on the city’s progress within the Affordable Housing Strategy adopted…
COVID-19 Updates: City facilities reopen fully April 4
In concert with county and state public health officials, the city is taking actions and making recommendations to help protect residents from the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn more on our COVID-19…
City Hall and other facilities to fully open April 4
The City of Bellevue will return to pre-pandemic operations at City Hall and other facilities beginning Monday, April 4. The transition comes after the modification of state and county health…
Diane Carlson hired as deputy city manager
City Manager Brad Miyake announced Tuesday the hiring of Diane Carlson as a deputy city manager. Carlson comes to the city with a long and impressive resume in public administration and government…
Council Roundup: Regional housing partnerships
Plus, local holiday for Juneteenth and eviction prevention
On Monday, the City Council considered changes to the interlocal agreement with A Regional Coalition for Housing, or ARCH, along with ARCH…
Council Roundup: City kicks off long-term planning update
Plus, sound amplification code update supports economic development
On Monday, the City Council voted to initiate work on a Periodic Update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan for the city’s long-…
Shirley appointed Bellevue Police Chief
City Manager Brad Miyake has appointed Interim Chief Wendell Shirley to lead the Bellevue Police Department. Chief Shirley has served as interim chief since Chief Steve Mylett left the department…
Get ready for cold nights
Cold weather is expected to continue in Bellevue for the next few days, with nighttime temperatures dipping into the 20s, according to the National Weather Service’s Seattle office. The city is…
Demolition prep for home damaged by slide begins
Following an agreement between the City of Bellevue and a Somerset family whose home was irreparably damaged by a mudslide Jan. 17, the city has finalized a contract with a demolition contractor to…