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Volunteer opportunity for 2018 homelessness count
Count Us In for 2018 is asking for Bellevue volunteers. The purpose of the annual Point in Time (PIT) Count is to collect data on the needs of people experiencing homelessness throughout King County…
Council Roundup: Chelminiak elected mayor, Robinson as deputy mayor
During the first meeting of 2018, the City Council elected John Chelminiak as Bellevue’s new mayor. Soon after in a separate vote, Lynne Robinson was selected by her colleagues to be deputy mayor.…
County’s sewer line work to close lane on Coal Creek Parkway
Work to collect soil samples along the proposed alignment for a King County replacement sewer line near Coal Creek Parkway will require temporary travel lane closures beginning Thursday, Jan. 4.
The…
Five to hospital after Christmas morning fire
At 4:27 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 25, Bellevue firefighters were dispatched to reports of a fire at a Factoria apartment building in the 12800 block of SE 40th Court. Engine Co.4 was first to arrive to…
Fleet featured in Just a Minute Today
Rain or shine, city vehicles stay on the go thanks to Fleet Services. In "Just a Minute Today," see why Bellevue's Fleet Services, a division of Civic Services, is ranked among the best in North…
SR 520 trail opens to walkers, riders
For the first time, pedestrians and bicyclists in Bellevue and the Eastside will have a connection to and from Seattle via the SR 520 Bridge. The state Department of Transportation will open the new…
Kayaker rescued from Lake Washington
After a man overturned his kayak in Lake Washington Sunday night and was in the water for at least 45 minutes, he was rescued between Bellevue and Mercer Island.
At approximately 10:20 p.m., a…
New parking requirement kicks in Dec. 26
A new parking regulation in Bellevue will continue to prohibit parking in the same public place for more than 24 hours but adds a requirement that vehicles must be moved to a different block. The new…
Update on prosecution of 'Operation On Demand' cases
In its ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking, sex slavery and the demand side of prostitution-related crimes, the Bellevue Police Department joined forces with other law enforcement agencies in…
Council Roundup: Outgoing Councilmember Wallace commended
On Monday night, the City Council said “goodbye” to Councilmember Kevin Wallace and presented him with a commendation for his public service. Colleagues took a few minutes afterwards to praise…