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2017 highlights captured in new annual report
"This is Bellevue, Washington, where the world is welcomed. We believe our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting the past."
The introduction to the city's annual report…
Bellevue police officer arrested
Early on Saturday, April 28, a Bellevue police officer was arrested after an allegation of a domestic violence assault. The assault was alleged to have occurred approximately three weeks ago in…
Jerome 'Jay' Hagen appointed as Bellevue’s new fire chief
Today, City Manager Brad Miyake announced the appointment of Jerome “Jay” Hagen as chief of the Bellevue Fire Department. Hagen, who has more than 33 years of fire service experience, joins the City…
Council Roundup: Citywide shelter Land Use Code Amendment briefing
During Monday’s extended study session, councilmembers were given an in-depth update on recent work done relating to a proposed citywide Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) for homeless shelters. The…
Get healthy, raise awareness with ‘All in for Autism’ run
Bellevue’s annual “All in for Autism” 10K and 5K runs will be downtown the morning of Sunday, April 29, with proceeds going toward Bellevue’s Kindering Center, the Special Olympics and the City of…
Get ready to ride: May is Bike Everywhere Month
May is Bike Everywhere Month, time to pump up the tires, oil the chain and hit the road. The annual activity attracts thousands of participants and encourages casual bicyclists to ride more.
In…
Neighborhoods Conference is this Saturday
It’s almost time for the City of Bellevue’s biennial Neighborhoods Conference! This year’s event, to be held on Saturday, April 21 at City Hall, will focus on the themes of “Innovation, Inspiration…
Police investigate suspicious death
On Wednesday, April 18, at approximately 7:41 p.m., Bellevue police officers and firefighters responded to a report of an unconscious female outside of a house on the 600 block of 153rd…
Bellevue achieves high marks with STAR Communities rating
STAR Communities announced Monday that the City of Bellevue has been awarded a 4-STAR Community Rating for national leadership in sustainability. The city joins a small group of communities in the…
Council Roundup: Shoreline Master Program update
On Monday night, the City Council was briefed on Bellevue’s Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update. If it is adopted next month in conjunction with a public hearing, the city will not have to…