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Help shape future of Bellevue’s cultural resources
In partnership with Bellevue College, the City of Bellevue will host a forum on how citywide resources can be leveraged to celebrate the community’s thriving diversity. The event, free and open to…
Discussion, possible action on shelter LUCA
On Monday, June 25, the City Council will continue to discuss and possibly take action on a draft Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) for homeless shelters. The council’s extended study session will begin…
Council Roundup: CommutePool, Smart Mobility Plan review
On Monday, the City Council learned additional details about a proposal to create a “CommutePool” network of electric and eventually autonomous vehicles. The network would serve commuters along the…
Bellevue celebrates Pride Month
On Monday, June 18, staff joined LGBTQ community members, friends, family and supporters at City Hall’s first-ever raising of the Pride flag (video). The celebration began with brief remarks by City…
Sobering DUI simulation on Lake to Lake
On Bellevue Television’s Lake to Lake show this month, teens experience the sobering reality of the dangers of driving under the influence. Other featured stories include:
A visit to the Bellevue…
BellevueNOW focuses on fireworks, recycling
Fire Marshal Ken Carlson and Police Officer Seth Tyler discuss how to safely enjoy fireworks in Bellevue on the latest episode of BellevueNOW. Jennifer Goodhart, conservation and outreach supervisor…
Council Roundup: Large turnout for hearing on draft Land Use Code Amendment for shelters
A large crowd, including 72 speakers, attended Monday night’s public hearing on a draft Land Use Code Amendment regulating permanent shelters and homelessness-related services. The council is set to…
Improved platform for viewing city codes
The enhanced City Code and Land Use Code online platform went live today, (Tuesday, June 12), offering users an improved experience, with new and/or improved features. The updated interface has a…
City Hall recognized as leader in healthy buildings
Bellevue’s City Hall is now the first public building in Western Washington to be certified under the new Fitwel standard. Fitwel was developed in recent years by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
Public hearing on draft Shelter LUCA is June 11
A public hearing on the draft Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) for homeless services uses, which include permanent shelters and day centers to serve individuals experiencing homelessness, is set for…