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Council Roundup: Wilburton Vision Comprehensive Plan Amendment adopted

Plus, tourism promotion and Neighborhood WalksOn Tuesday, the City Council adopted a comprehensive plan amendment that will facilitate the transformation of the west side of Wilburton into a vibrant…
A walking tour of Wilburton, home of the landmark trestle, is among the activities at the Experience Bellevue! conference.

Bellevue International Festival to celebrate Bellevue’s diverse cultures

First city-sponsored international festival to feature family-friendly activities and performancesThe City of Bellevue invites all to attend the Bellevue International Festival, featuring family-…
Illustration of musicians and dancers of various cultural backgrounds

Walking the walk on Lake to Lake

On the latest episode of our news show Lake to Lake, we share how we plan for success, then make it happen, with a new park and bridge, as well as an expanded Mini City Hall. Host Michelle DeGrand…
People walk toward the new Lakemont Boulevard bridge before the grand opening.

Council Roundup: Considering code change to facilitate conversion of commercial buildings to multifamily housing

Plus an update from Cascade Water AllianceAt Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council directed staff to begin developing a land use code amendment that would provide more flexibility in converting…

Neighborhood Walks in West Lake Samm/Lake Hills, Factoria and West Bellevue

Neighborhood Walks return for an eighth summer next week in three Bellevue neighborhoods. These walks allow Acting City Manager Diane Carlson and city department directors to visit and explore…
City staff stroll with residents at a Neighborhood Walk in 2023.

Council Roundup: Public weighs in on budget priorities

Plus, Experience Bellevue! recap, emergency management overview and commission appointees
Councilmember panel at Experience Bellevue!

Deadline for Bellevue Essentials applications approaches

Bellevue Essentials, the civic engagement class that will open your eyes to the who, what and why of city government and the avenues to get involved, will have sessions this fall, with sessions…
A park ranger meets with the Bellevue Essentials class of 2019 at Lewis Creek Park.

New city grant supports local art and cultural facilities

City to offer free coaching and grant writing assistanceThe City of Bellevue is launching a new $1.8 million grant program designed to help local nonprofits acquire, build and maintain art and…
The Pacific Northwest Ballet School is in the Francia Russell Center in BelRed.

Hot spell forecast for region

The National Weather Service in Seattle has forecast a heat wave for Puget Sound Sunday, July 7, to Tuesday, July 9, with temperatures expected to be in the upper 80s this weekend and into the 90s…
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City taking applications for free trees

For a fourth year in a row, the City of Bellevue is handing out free trees to residents and community organizations. This year, we're giving away 700 trees, including flowering, evergreen and…
A Bellevue couple give a thumbs-up when they pick up a pair of trees in the 2022 giveaway.
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