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Now we've got a home on Houzz
The City of Bellevue now has a home on Houzz.com, the world's largest home-improvement platform. As part of a pilot project intended to help homeowners and contractors remember the permit part…
All streets are open
After a week in which snow, then flooding, made some streets impassable, all Bellevue streets were open Friday morning. City crews worked around the clock for several days, plowing more…
Step into adventure with Lake to Lake
On this month's Lake to Lake television show, take off on a snowshoeing adventure with Bellevue Parks & Community Services. Also, catch up on some great recent events and ideas,…
City staying informed of federal actions
Just like many of our residents, city officials are closely monitoring how changes on the federal level may impact us locally on key issues such as immigration.
Right now, we are still evaluating…
Snow causes power outages, road closures
Snow Sunday night in Bellevue ranging from 1 to 8 inches caused power outages and road closures Monday due to falling trees and downed power lines. Freezing temperatures overnight made driving…
Council selects finalists to interview for vacant seat
During Monday night's abbreviated meeting due to weather, the City Council chose eight candidates to interview for the seat vacated by Vandana Slatter.
The candidates, selected from among 43 city…
Police give more details on mosque fire
On Saturday night at 5:50 p.m., Bellevue Police held a press conference at City Hall to provide new details related to their investigation into a suspicious fire at the Islamic Center of Eastside in…
City Manager appoints new deputy, launches search for second
City Manager Brad Miyake has appointed two deputies to help him carry out City Council policies, working closely with community members, regional partners and city staff.
The council hired Miyake as…
Council Roundup: Response to concerns about room rentals
Also, light rail CAC, health care enrollment, Day of Concern
Responding in a timely manner to concerns from residents in single-family neighborhoods near Bellevue College, the City Council on Monday…
Training the next generation of firefighters
Local fire departments need to know whether recruits can rush into a smoke-filled building while wearing 70 pounds of protective gear and hauling a heavy hose -- before they hire them. …