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New signature artwork being installed in Downtown Park
6,665 parts, 180,000 rivets and a lot of elbow grease
Downtown Park is always a hub of activity for the community, and over the next six to eight weeks residents and guests have something new to…
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Cultural Conversations to cover new year's traditions
New Year traditions from around the world will be the topic at the next Cultural Conversations gathering on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1-2:30 p.m. at Crossroads Community Center, 16000 NE 10th St. Women with…
![Lion dancers perform at City Hall. Lion and dragon dancers are often part of the Lunar New Year celebration.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2023-01/Dragons.jpg?h=44590859&itok=SBnbD1ec)
Inclement weather closures
Bellevue City Hall and other non-emergency city facilities will be closed today (Friday, Dec. 23) due to hazardous weather conditions. The city offers online delivery for most city services, which…
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Council Roundup: More actions to support affordable housing
Plus, Comprehensive Plan Amendments approved and Human Services Commission appointments
NOTE: The next Bellevue City Council meeting will be on Jan. 9, 2023, due to the council’s winter…
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Council Roundup: Climate collaboration moves forward
Plus, arts grant funding, Airfield Park development and award-winning student poet featured
On Monday, the City Council voted unanimously to move ahead with a draft Eastside Climate…
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Council Roundup: Budget amendments considered
Plus, additional affordable housing tools introduced, annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments move ahead and Wintergrass commendation
On Monday, the City Council had a chance to propose…
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Cultural Conversations: Japanese Tea Ceremony conveys welcoming
Cultural Conversations continues its in-person programming with welcoming, storytelling and connection through a poignant tea ceremony presented by Bellevue/Eastside hosts Ichigo Ichie Foundation, a…
![Photo of Omotesenke(表千家) style provided by Ichigo Ichie Foundation](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2022-10/Tea%20Ceremony%202.jpg?h=25c8c30e&itok=Y6dQhOjM)
Council Roundup: Budget discussions on public safety, homelessness, human services and business
Plus, ARCH 2023 budget presented and council issues proclamations to raise awareness for domestic violence, disability employment and antisemitism
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Opportunities to weigh in on growth impacts
Community can now comment on Environmental Impact Statement related to Bellevue’s Comprehensive Plan Update and Wilburton Vision Implementation
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Planning for Bellevue’s fiscal future: Navigating boom times and budget constraints
Neighborhood Leadership Gathering takes place Oct. 11
Bellevue has in large part been remarkably resilient during the profound challenges since 2020. As cities across the world continue to emerge…
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