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Freezing temps, snow this week
Update: Jan. 16, 8:15 a.m.
With all primary and arterial routes cleared of snow and ice, city crews were plowing neighborhood streets Thursday morning. There is still some ice in spots throughout…
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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. in Bellevue
Events include a youth author keynote, tree planting and health fair
Each January the City of Bellevue honors the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., through a series of…
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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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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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Bellevue installs wheelchair charging stations
Six locations offer convenient and emergency access to power
Bellevue is now the latest city to install power wheelchair charging stations in key locations throughout the community. The…
![ADA Administrator Blayne Amson shows a wheelchair charging station](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2019-10/Blayne%20Charging%20Station%2010.30.19.jpg?h=8f74817f&itok=CsXaYlhb)
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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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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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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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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Nine Welcoming Week events in Bellevue
Eastside cities and community organizations will celebrate Welcoming Week with over 32 events Sept. 13-22. For this time dedicated to welcoming new immigrants, local residents in the area are…
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