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ARCH board position open
ARCH (A Regional Coalition for Housing) is a public organization created by cities in East King County to assist with developing and administering local affordable housing programs. ARCH is…
New programs, funding to encourage commute options
Choose Your Way Bellevue, a city-sponsored effort to encourage commuting alternatives, is rolling out new programs to help employers and property managers provide options for employees and tenants.…
Council Roundup: Briefing on inaccurate lead contamination report
Also, funding capital projects and proclamation recognizing public works staff
On Monday at the City Council's study session, councilmembers were briefed by Utilities Director Nav Otal and Bellevue…
Latest bicycle wayfinding route completed
Just in time for Bike Everywhere Day on Friday, May 20, the city's Transportation Department has completed the latest segment of bicycle wayfinding signs in Bellevue.
The segment runs from downtown…
Flying envelopes tip cops to mail thieves
For the second week in a row, Bellevue police arrested suspected mail thieves in the midst of pilfering parcels. Shortly before 4 a.m. on Sunday, an officer patrolling the…
Reports of lead in school water based on inaccurate data
Recent reports of elevated lead levels at Bellevue schools are flawed. The Bellevue School District has informed the city that old test data was erroneously released. The school district was calling…
Filipino immigrants at roots of popular blueberry farm
Daughter to share story in Cultural Conversations meeting
With its orderly rows and bountiful harvest, the Mercer Slough Blueberry Farm offers an inviting escape from our urban bustle. But what do…
Council Roundup: interim regulations for marijuana retailers
Also, advancing economic development and considering sign code changes
Monday's extended study session was a busy one for the City Council. Councilmembers took action on several items including the…
Feedback sought on draft East Main station area plan
The citizen advisory committee working with the community to develop a vision and implementation strategies for the area surrounding the future East Main light rail station is seeking the public's…
Bragging burglar arrested
Suspect used stolen Hummer as battering ram in Bellevue burglary
A Renton man suspected of stealing a vehicle in Bellevue and using it in a crime spree was arrested after he allegedly left a trail of…