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Sculpture exhibition on Lake to Lake
"Every single one is such an adventure," says artist Miguel Edwards about his work, which will be featured in Bellwether 2014, Bellevue's biennial sculpture exhibition. "I don't know what the piece…
Pavement overlay begins on Factoria Boulevard
Work will begin to repave Factoria Boulevard, from Southeast 36th Street to Southeast 41st Place, on Monday, June 16. To minimize traffic delays, the three-month project will take place 7:30 p.m.-6 a…
New pavement for I-405
The bumpiness, ruts and cracks drivers experience on southbound Interstate 405 through the heart of Bellevue will soon be a thing of the past.
Beginning Monday, June 9, the state Department of…
Celebrating new growth at the Garden
On Saturday, June 14, the Bellevue Botanical Garden's new visitor center will open. Designed by Olson Kundig Architects, it's a spacious 8,500 square-foot building that opens to surrounding gardens…
Council Roundup: Affordable housing tax break considered
Also, Botanical Garden Society, other news
The City Council had its first look at a property tax exemption proposal designed to spur construction of more affordable housing in mixed-use and…
Downtown Livability open house: comments wanted
After more than 18 months of meetings, focus groups and walking tours, the city will hold an open house to wrap up a set of recommendations on the Downtown Livability Initiative. It's an effort to…
Jazzfest kicks off today
With headliners Bill Frisell and Poncho Sanchez on the bill, the 2014 Bellevue Jazz Festival celebrates community and the creative power of music. The Bellevue Downtown Association hosts the…
Next Cultural Conversation topic: Caregiving
Caregiving for an elder is a life passage nearly everyone experiences, either as a caregiver or as the person being cared for.
During the next meeting of Cultural Conversations, a women's group that…
City to hold Energize Eastside community forum June 3
The city will hold a community forum on June 3 to hear directly from Bellevue residents, business owners and other stakeholders about Puget Sound Energy's Energize Eastside project.
The city is now…
Council bolsters prospects for performing arts center
City officials this week provided a big boost in the long-running endeavor to build a major performing arts center in Bellevue.
The City Council on Monday approved a memorandum of understanding with…