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Fire Chief Mark Risen to retire
After more than 38 years of dedicated service to the fire service profession and almost 35 years with the Bellevue Fire Department, Fire Chief Mark Risen announced his retirement today. Chief Risen…
Restrictions to deter commuter traffic in neighborhoods
With East Link light rail construction on Bellevue Way and 112th Avenue Southeast, the city is implementing a three-month pilot program intended to discourage commuters from using neighborhood…
Students back on the road Thursday for first day of school
Students in the Bellevue School District head back to class on Thursday, Aug. 31, to begin the 2017-2018 school year. Bellevue’s Police and Transportation departments coordinate with the school…
City to preview proposed Northeast Bellevue NEP projects
Northeast Bellevue residents will have the opportunity to preview Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) projects proposed for their area on Tuesday, Sept.12, 6-8 p.m., at an open house in the…
Traffic changes in BelRed; Business access available
In the coming weeks, if you’re traveling to/through the BelRed area where East Link light rail is being constructed, please follow the detours as the intersection of 132nd Avenue Northeast and…
BTV features BelRed Transformation projects
This episode of the Lake to Lake show features some exciting Transportation projects happening now to support projected growth in the BelRed, Downtown and Wilburton areas. The show also features some…
Aug. 21 eclipse safety tips
On Monday, Aug. 21, the United States will experience its first total solar eclipse since 1991 and the first to move across the entire mainland of the country since 1918. A solar eclipse …
Bellevue Way/I-90 ramp closures
Lane closures on Bellevue Way and I-90 ramp closures continue for East Link construction. Details about the following closures are described in detail in Sound Transit’s August 16 construction alert…
Pet licensing info at two Bellevue parks in Aug.
This month, staff from Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) will be on location in Bellevue parks to provide residents with information about pet licensing and compliance. The outreach is…
Council Roundup: Safe injection site ban approved
During the Monday night meeting, the City Council officially banned safe injection sites in Bellevue, effective Thursday, Aug. 17. In a 6-0 vote (Councilmember Kevin Wallace was absent), the council…