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City adopts new five-year sustainability strategy
After more than a year of work and widespread engagement with the community, the City of Bellevue has adopted its 2026-2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan, charting a course to achieve the city’s goal of…
Council Roundup: Mid-bi budget adopted
Also, new Eastgate park, mobility plan update and road traffic victims proclamationThe City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to adopt modifications to the 2025-2026 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital…
Garden d’Lights illuminates holidays with half million lights
Celebrating its 31st year, Garden d’Lights will be back to dazzle visitors nightly at the Bellevue Botanical Garden Saturday, Nov. 29, through Wednesday, Dec. 31, excluding Christmas Day.This beloved…
Council Roundup: Council draws $600,000 from its contingency to support urgent community needs
Plus, discussion about critical areas ordinance, co-living housing and transgender awareness proclamationIn response to increasing community need, the City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to…
Free Bellevue Naturalist training
Do you have a passion for the environment and Bellevue parks? Bellevue Naturalists lead hikes and canoe trips, help lead forest restoration events and maintain restoration sites. You could train to…
Public invited to 2025 Bellevue Essentials graduation ceremony
Keynote address by former city diversity leader Kevin P. Henry With a keynote address from former City of Bellevue diversity, equity and inclusion leader Kevin P. Henry, Bellevue will celebrate…
City hires director for human resources and diversity, equity and inclusion work
Global HR leader Bindi Lassige starts role Nov. 24 Bellevue City Manager Diane Carlson announced the city has hired Bindi Lassige to lead the city’s human resources and diversity, equity,…
Popular Community Programming Fund featured in It's Your City
Bellevue's new Community Programming Fund, which has supported almost 40 events this year, including a book giveaway at Downtown Park, a night market in BelRed and participatory dancing on the City…
City takes action to address immediate nutrition needs in community
Multiple city sources used to fund local food assistance agenciesThe City of Bellevue announced today it would dedicate $235,000 to address immediate food assistance needs in the community following…
Community invited to share input by Nov. 12 on Bellevue’s water plans
Bellevue Utilities is updating three essential plans that guide how the city manages its storm and surface water, drinking water, and wastewater systems. These plans help ensure Bellevue continues to…