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Residents’ videos lead to looting arrests
Using video clips supplied by residents, Bellevue police have arrested 23 people connected with looting and destruction downtown on May 31, and have recovered more than $50,000 in merchandise.…
Virtual open house for new fire station
As part of a virtual design open house for Fire Station 10, residents can take a seven-minute video tour of the proposed station's design and provide feedback in a survey. The station will be built…
Openings on Youth Link Board
Bellevue Youth Link is seeking candidates for vacancies on its board, composed of high-school aged and adult Bellevue residents. Applications are due by 5 p.m., July 31.
Bellevue offers help for businesses, nonprofits through phased reopening
As local businesses begin to expand their operations as part of the state’s Safe Start reopening plan during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bellevue’s economic development team has adjusted its support for…
Bellevue ballfields now open
After extended closures due to COVID-19, Bellevue ballfields opened Wednesday, June 17, and reservations are now being taken for group practices of five or less. The fields, if not scheduled, are…
Council Roundup: Flood plain code updates
Plus, council pledge discussed and Vision Zero approach adopted
The City Council Monday was asked to initiate a Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) to conform the city’s regulations for frequently…
I-405 ramps to eastbound I-90 to close for weekend work
As part of Bellevue’s Mountains to Sound Greenway trail project, the northbound and southbound ramps from I-405 to eastbound I-90 will be closed from 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 19, to 5 a.m. Monday,…
Police chief answers questions about May 31 riots
“Sunday, May 31, our city was victimized by an organized criminal network who took advantage of the tragic death of George Floyd by cloaking themselves as peaceful protesters," states Police…
Raising the flag in solidarity
In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a rainbow flag was raised Wednesday, June 10, at City Hall and other city facilities. The City Council issued a proclamation on June 1, which was received virtually by…
Major city events canceled through August
With the continuing need for social distancing, major city events such as the Family 4th, Arts in the Garden and Movies in the Park will be canceled through August.
The decision follows the…