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Council Roundup: Update on temporary year-round men’s shelter study work
At Monday’s study session, the City Council discussed the possibility of providing temporary year-round men’s shelter services at Lincoln Center. As part of the briefing, councilmembers gave initial…
A grand opening indeed for Meydenbauer Bay Park
Decades after the city began planning a major waterfront park along Meydenbauer Bay, residents got to enjoy the reality Saturday, March 16, at a community celebration of the new seven-acre park.…
Evening Cultural Conversations back at City Hall
Cultural Conversations, Bellevue’s popular discussion group aimed at increasing cultural understanding and connection, will be back at City Hall for its annual evening program on Tuesday, March 26, 6…
You won't miss forest for trees on Lake to Lake
On the March episode of Lake to Lake, see why our city's tree canopy is vital to Bellevue. Also, step in to see why Bellevue firefighters are climbing stairs and how city staff are working to…
Cultural Crossroads Festival
Plans for the weekend? Crossroads Bellevue's Cultural Crossroads Festival will feature some of the area’s best ethnic entertainment on two stages, an international bazaar and exhibits.
The free…
Council Roundup: Affordable housing strategy on track
The city is on schedule to implement its affordable housing strategy, adding 2,500 units of affordable housing in 10 years, the City Council learned Monday. After an update on the city’s affordable…
March 26 update on BelRed transformation
The BelRed area is changing rapidly, and it’s not just East Link light rail construction. To help residents and others keep track, the city is hosting “BelRed Transformation: Coffee and Conversation…
Council Roundup: East Link nears 50 percent completion
On Monday, the City Council received a progress update on the East Link light rail project. Highlights included current and upcoming activities in Bellevue, project mitigation and community outreach…
Carlos still taking stand for human rights
In the 1968 Olympics, U.S. track stars John Carlos and Tommie Smith bowed their heads and raised gloved fists while they stood on the medals podium, sending a message worldwide. Fifty years later,…
Council Roundup: Snowstorms response recap
Included as a late addition to the City Council’s study session agenda on Monday, was a review of the city’s snow response. The multi-department, coordinated effort concluded on Feb. 16, after two…