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Applications due soon for '21 Bellevue Essentials
Apply by July 23 for civic engagement course
If you have a passion for learning more about your local city and how its government operates and want to connect with others interested in civic…
Council Roundup: Affordable housing capital funding approved
Plus, transportation projects update, support for Best Starts for Kids Levy, and Interim Official Controls enacted
On Monday, the City Council voted unanimously to use $8 million in existing city…
Bellevue among top cities using data to improve services
City achieves What Works Cities certification
Bellevue has been recognized with the 2021 What Works Cities certification, the national standard of excellence in data-driven city governance. Bellevue…
Police Chief Mylett leaving for new job
City Manager commends leadership, announces nationwide search for top police position
Police Chief Steve Mylett, who’s served as Bellevue’s top cop for over six years, announced Thursday that he…
Bellevue TV lens on city's homelessness outreach
In this month's Lake to Lake, Bellevue TV profiles the city's Homelessness Outreach program, which helps people get off the streets into stable housing. In addition, viewers get to explore the…
Council Roundup: Housing affordability tax incentive adopted
Plus, Arts Commission and Parks Board appointments and East Main Station Area discussion
On Monday night, the City Council unanimously approved altering Bellevue’s multifamily housing property tax…
No lifeguards at Clyde and Chesterfield beaches
Chism lifeguarded until Newcastle reopens
Due to a regional lifeguard shortage, Clyde and Chesterfield beaches will not have lifeguards as the swimming season begins this summer. Visitors who do…
Winning battle against pandemic featured in It's Your City
"The spread of COVID-19 in the state was steadily slowing in May and June, as more and more people got vaccinated against the deadly disease. Bellevue firefighter-paramedic mobile teams are helping,…
City Hall to reopen July 6
With the spread of the coronavirus continuing to slow here and many state restrictions lifting today (June 30), Bellevue City Hall will reopen to the public with limited hours and services beginning…
COVID-19 Updates: Inslee confirms June 30 reopening
In concert with county and state public health officials, the city is taking actions and making recommendations to help protect residents from the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn more on our COVID-19…