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Celebrate city’s first downtown bikeway July 31

The first bike lanes running the length of downtown Bellevue are up and accommodating riders. Now it’s time to celebrate (video). The Downtown Demonstration Bikeway on 108th Avenue is intended to…
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Bellevue arts fairs are big draw July 27-29

Preview of the 2018 edition of arts fair weekend in downtown Bellevue
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Take the survey: Bellevue’s ADA evaluation

The City of Bellevue is updating its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-evaluation and Transition plan to determine what types of access barriers exist for residents and visitors. This plan…
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Newcastle swimming area to be closed for milfoil treatment

The swimming area at Newcastle Beach Park will be closed on Wednesday, July 25, as a precaution while private property owners apply herbicide on neighboring properties to control invasive milfoil…

Council Roundup: Council approves Land Use Code Amendment for shelters

On Monday night, the City Council by a 4-3 vote approved a Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) for shelters and homeless services. The LUCA adds regulations to the land use code to determine how and where…
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Council adopts permanent regulations for homeless services

In a 4-3 vote, the City Council adopted a land use code amendment (LUCA) for homeless shelters during Monday night’s regular session. Mayor John Chelminiak, Deputy Mayor Lynne Robinson and…

Walk your neighborhood with city leadership

Responding to an online survey prior to the Neighborhood Leadership Gathering in February, residents from all over Bellevue requested that the city’s leaders come out and enjoy what is unique about…
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These ambassadors’ work is all play

If you see people in green T-shirts mingling with park visitors at Downtown Park’s Inspiration Playground on Saturdays this summer, chances are you’re looking at “playground ambassadors” in action.…
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Possible action on shelter LUCA Monday 7/16

During the July 16 meeting the City Council will discuss and possibly take action on a draft citywide Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) for homeless shelters. The Land Use Code is a permitting tool that…
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Dive in with Lake to Lake

Bellevue Television’s Lake to Lake show goes to the beach this month to feature Bellevue’s lakefront park lifeguards. Also: See Bellevue’s new fire chief take the oath of office; Learn how to…
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