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Bellevue welcomes new city attorney, Kathy Gerla
This Tuesday marked the official start date of the city’s new city attorney, Kathy Gerla. Gerla, who has over 30 years of legal experience in both the public and private sectors, comes to Bellevue…
City Hall closed Jan. 21 for MLK Day
City Hall will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 21. There will be MLK Day events that day at Crossroads Bellevue and Eastgate Park (details).
Essential services will be…
Council Roundup: Assessing accessibility
The City Council learned Monday about a comprehensive effort to assess the accessibility of the city’s facilities and programs. While the Self-evaluation and Transition plan are federal mandates,…
Answer questionnaire to help eliminate traffic deaths
Vision Zero is the city’s ambitious effort to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries in Bellevue by 2030. Members of the public can now help make that vision a reality by responding to an…
Council Roundup: City prepares for 5G infrastructure
During its first study session of 2019, the City Council considered updates to city code and processes to deploy small cell in Bellevue rights of way. The draft code and policy discussions were in…
MLK celebrations in Bellevue
The City of Bellevue will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a trio of events.
John Carlos, a track star who raised his fist for human rights after winning a medal at the 1968 Olympics, will…
Windstorm strikes region
Some arterial streets in Bellevue remained closed Monday morning after a windstorm early Sunday knocked down trees, which brought down power lines with them. More than 300 Bellevue residents were…
Highway 99 closure will impact Bellevue travelers
When the state Department of Transportation closes Highway 99 in Seattle starting at 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, commuters and others in Bellevue will likely feel the effects as well. Based on previous…
Capital improvements for downtown, BelRed
The Neighborhood Enhancement Program, which offers residents a way to select city-funded capital improvements for their neighborhoods, comes to downtown and BelRed this year, with $491,000 allocated…
Listen up: workshops on listening skills in February
The simple act of listening can enhance your focus, improve your relationships and even better your professional life. The city’s Conflict Resolution Center is offering a four-week workshop on The…