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Council Roundup: Robinson elected to third term as mayor
Plus, Malakoutian voted deputy mayor, wildland fire program report and legislative previewAt its first meeting of the year Tuesday, the City Council unanimously elected Lynne Robinson to a third term…
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Factoria Blvd construction to close lanes starting Jan. 9
Drivers traveling Factoria Boulevard in south Bellevue will encounter intermittent lane closures starting the second week of January, as the city begins construction of a stormwater conveyance system…
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Second phase of Meydenbauer Bay Park expansion begins
Online survey available until Dec. 31With its distinctive curved pier and inviting beach, Meydenbauer Bay Park has been one of Bellevue’s most popular destinations since it opened in 2019. A second…
In-person MLK Health Fair returns
Jan. 15 celebration at Crossroads Bellevue to include live performancesThe City of Bellevue’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Health Fair, presented in partnership with the Bellevue alumnae chapter of…
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Mercer Slough visitors center named for civic leaders
The City of Bellevue joined with key partners at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center recently to re-name the visitors center building on the site. The new name, Ellis Brothers Visitors…
Council Roundup: Agreement amended for continued BelRed development
Plus, Airfield Park update and commendation for councilmemberFollowing a public hearing Monday, the City Council unanimously approved land use code amendments and a related change to a 2009 agreement…
Lakemont bridge construction explored on Lake to Lake
Emergency construction of a bridge over Coal Creek, which leaves Lakemont Boulevard closed for eight months, is explained in-depth on the December edition of Lake to Lake. Also featured are tips on…
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Bellevue receives $2.8 million federal grant for street safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday it was awarding the City of Bellevue $2.787 million through a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant, intended to make streets safer for…
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Bellevue residents and businesses can resume normal water use
Thanks to recent rain and water-saving efforts by water users, Bellevue has deactivated its Water Shortage Management Plan and is no longer asking residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce water…