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Voters approve parks levy
King County Elections certified Tuesday that over 55% of Bellevue residents have approved a new parks levy, which will enable the city to preserve open space, add parks and plan for a new aquatic…
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Garden d’Lights illuminates holidays with half million lights
Garden d’Lights, one of Bellevue’s signature events, opens on Saturday, Nov. 26, and will run nightly through Saturday, Dec. 31, 4:30-9 p.m., excluding Christmas Day.
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Holiday gift card drive supports local families
The city is sponsoring a children’s holiday gift card drive through Dec. 2 for Bellevue families in need of support.
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Taking applications for free naturalist training
Do you want to learn more about nature in Bellevue and use that knowledge to guide and inspire others? Applications are being accepted for free naturalist training, designed to develop a group of…
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Bellevue Probation’s domestic violence treatment gets results
People convicted of domestic violence offenses have a low rate of reconviction after treatment from the Bellevue Probation Office, according to a study by the Washington Gender and Justice Commission…
Halloween on the Hill returns to SBCC
Halloween on the Hill, which features multiple family-friendly events at the South Bellevue Community Center, returns after a hiatus for the pandemic. Register for individual events at Register.…
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Openings on Bellevue Network on Aging
The City of Bellevue is recruiting new members for the Bellevue Network on Aging, a board that supports healthy aging in our community. Interested candidates may apply online by Friday, Oct. 28.
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Bellevue debuts newest park
Newport Hills Woodlawn Park open after decade in the making
More than 400 community members came to Newport Hills Woodlawn Park for the park's grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 15. The…
![Deputy Mayor Jared Nieuwenhuis, council members Jeremy Barksdale, Conrad Lee, Janice Zahn and John Stokes, Park Board members, and about 400 other people celebrated the opening of Newport Hills Woodlawn Park Saturday, Oct. 15.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_featured_image_small/public/media/article_featured_image/2022-10/Newport%20Hills%20Woodlawn%20Park%20Ribbon%20cutting.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=7RXVKApD)
Bellevue to celebrate Arbor Day on Oct. 22
The city is seeking volunteers for a native tree planting event to celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, Oct. 22, 8:45 a.m.-noon at Bannerwood Park, 1790 Richards Road. Register to volunteer at…
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Council Roundup: Economic strategy update
Plus, Human Services Commission appointment and proclamations for Hispanic heritage, Alzheimer’s awareness and National Recovery Month
On Monday, the Bellevue City Council received the latest…
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