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Bellevue takes emergency precautions on COVID-19
With the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County continuing to rise, Mayor Lynne Robinson has signed a proclamation of emergency that allows the City of Bellevue to act quickly should the…
Council Roundup: City touts accreditation honors
Plus, Eastrail and economic development plan updates
At Monday’s extended study session, the City Council received a joint report from all city departments accredited through their respective…
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'Very best of city government' on Lake to Lake
The Neighborhood Enhancement Program, one of the city's most popular programs, is featured in the latest episode of Lake to Lake, Bellevue Television's news show about Bellevue.
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It's Your City makes sense of census
Guang-an "GW" Wu, one of Bellevue's unofficial census ambassadors, is featured in It's Your City this month.
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City Hall closed Feb. 17 for Presidents Day
In celebration of two of our greatest presidents -- George Washington and Abraham Lincoln -- City Hall will be close, Monday, Feb. 17. Essential services will be available and some parks…
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Amazon steps up investment in Bellevue
Earlier today Amazon announced plans to increase its presence in Bellevue by creating an additional 15,000 jobs. City officials released the following remarks:
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Get fired up for Lake to Lake
On the latest episode of the Bellevue Television show Lake to Lake:
Fire Chief Jay Hagen shares plans for a new fire station to help the city continue to provide life-saving response times;
Learn…
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Coronavirus: Know the facts
Risk remains low for state
Update via Public Health: On the afternoon of January 31, 2020, the U.S.
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Council Roundup: Economic development research findings
Plus, fire inspection progress report
In a Monday evening extended study session, the City Council received an update on research findings for the city’s economic development plan update. Research…
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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…