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Video: City staff discuss their experiences at Oso landslide
The Bellevue City Council recently recognized 21 staff members who joined other regional partners to help out with the emergency response to the March 22, 2014, landslide in Oso.
Recently, four of…
Council Roundup: Growth sparks dialogue on electricity needs
Also, council vision, light rail yard, budget hearing, Oso response
The City Council continued its focus on Puget Sound Energy's Energize Eastside project, hearing from both city staff and PSE on the…
Council Roundup: Hearing on marijuana; moratorium rejected
Also, shoreline regulations reviewed, concerns overs proposed power line and capital projects planning
The City Council again wrestled with the sensitive topic of how best to regulate the retail sale…
Lake to Lake marks kickoff for music studio
The Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue recently opened a new music studio at its Teen Center on Lake Hills Boulevard. The Seattle Sounders FC helped to purchase equipment and midfielder Brad Evans was…
Noted in 425 magazine
We are happy to report that Bellevue has won the title "best city" in 425 Magazine's annual "Best of 425" publication. The awards are based on months of online voting. Magazines hit mailboxes…
Council Roundup: Work on Shoreline Master Program
Also, Surrey Downs Park, East Link update, other items
The City Council on Monday reviewed and provided feedback on the city's draft Shoreline Master Program update. The changes will be considered at…
Council Roundup: Transit plan to get more people more places faster
Also, shoreline plan and commendation for police chief
The city is nearing completion of a new plan to improve bus routes for a "frequent transit network" by 2030. The goal is to enable more people…
Council Roundup: Miyake chosen as city manager
Also, Meydenbauer Bay Park, East Link update, other news
The City Council on Monday unanimously selected Brad Miyake as Bellevue's next city manager, pending contract negotiations.
Miyake has served…
City interviews candidates for city manager
The city of Bellevue announced Tuesday, April 1, the four finalists for the city manager position. The candidates were here last week for interviews with the City Council and the city's…
New app puts the city in the palm of your hand
Download MyBellevue and win prizes
Recognizing that tech-savvy residents and workers in Bellevue use their smart phones to do so many other things, the city has just launched a mobile app that makes…