City News
Subscribe to City News
Subscribe to City News
Bellevue's guardian lions are now awake
With a grand celebration Monday featuring Asian folk dancers, firecrackers and the first lady of sister city Hualien, Taiwan, Bellevue's Fu Dogs or guardian lions were "awakened." The protective…
Fu Dogs at City Hall to attract global guests
In honor of Bellevue's long-running sister city relationship with Hualien, Taiwan, two recently installed Fu Dog statues will be dedicated during a festive ceremony July 29 at City Hall.
The event…
Farmers market moves downtown
From sunflowers to sourdough, live music to local produce, the Bellevue Farmers Market in its new location in the heart of downtown Bellevue (Northeast Sixth Street and 106th Avenue Northeast) …
City earns performance measurement program award
Bellevue has again won national recognition for its work in using performance measures to reduce costs and increase the quality of its operations.
It's one of only 28 jurisdictions in the nation…
Council Roundup: Refining economic development strategy
Also, Sarkozy recognized, Newport Way sidewalk options
Councilmembers on Monday continued their focus on economic development, endorsing a mission and vision statement, along with plans to hire a…
New book showcases Bellevue
Two truths about Bellevue: the name means "beautiful view" in French, and the city has transformed in the past quarter century.
Yet, the last time a high-quality, large-format book of photos and…
New residents have someone to call
Just over a year ago Bellevue grew by more than 5,400 residents with the annexation of the Eastgate, Horizon View and Tamara Hills neighborhoods in south Bellevue. It marked the last major annexation…
Council Roundup: Survey confirms high ratings by residents
Also, Transit Master Plan, recognitions
Residents continue to give Bellevue high marks when it comes to quality of life, the quality of city services and the desirability of their neighborhoods as…
Post your bucket list here
People in Bellevue can post their most essential aspirations for all to see at a "Before I Die" Wall at the corner of Bellevue Way and Main Street. Resident Patty Gordon set up the big chalkboard…
Bellevue hires new Human Resources director
The City of Bellevue announced today it has hired Kerry Sievers to replace retiring Human Resources Director Yvonne Tate. Sievers is the current HR director for the City of Redmond.
"Kerry…