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Council Roundup: New park name revealed
Plus, landmark tree code extended, arts grants allocated and commendation for exiting councilmemberAt Monday’s meeting, the City Council gave preliminary approval to a name for a new park in Bridle…
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With water receding, streets reopen
With high water from heavy rains receding, Bellevue streets flooded on Tuesday were reopened Wednesday morning. Transportation crews were pulling up the barricades from Southeast Seventh Place,…
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Last workshop on Cross-Cultural Center without walls
Free dinner at Dec. 6 meetingPeople who live, work or play in Bellevue are encouraged to attend the third and final community workshop focused on planning a Cross-Cultural Center without walls to…
Incentives program to help Eastsiders ‘make the switch’ to heat pumps
To encourage homeowners to replace their gas furnaces with energy-efficient heat pumps, Eastside cities have launched a campaign that makes it possible to save up to $6,400 when people “make the…
Police to give away steering wheel locks this weekend
Police have handed out 400 steering wheel locks so far this yearAs part of an effort to slow a rash of car thefts this year, Bellevue Police are holding another steering wheel lock giveaway this…
Council Roundup: Continuing catalyst BelRed project
Plus, commendation for city managerThe City Council Monday expressed support for extending a development agreement with Wright Runstad & Company that authorizes the continued development of the…
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Arts generate $54 million in Bellevue
Per national study, event attendees spend big beyond admissionBellevue’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $54.3 million in economic activity in 2022, according to a national study. The…
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Bellevue Schools superintendent to keynote Bellevue Essentials graduation
With a keynote speech from Bellevue Schools Superintendent Kelly Aramaki, the 2023 class of Bellevue Essentials will graduate Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7-9 p.m., at City Hall. All are welcome to the…
Garden d’Lights illuminates holidays again this year
Garden d’Lights, which has been enchanting visitors at the Bellevue Botanical Garden for 29 years, will open Saturday, Nov. 25, and run nightly through Sunday, Dec. 31, excluding Christmas Day. New…
Council Roundup: Award-winning digital services
Plus, mid-biennium budget hearing, ARCH work plan and multifamily tax exemption updates The City Council learned Monday how the city leverages data to enhance community engagement, equity and…