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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…
Video: City staff discuss their experiences at Oso landslide
The Bellevue City Council recently recognized 21 staff members who joined other regional partners to help out with the emergency response to the March 22, 2014, landslide in Oso.
Recently, four of…
Day of Sharing and Caring helps with outside home repairs
Residents in need of outside home maintenance and repairs have until June 3 to apply for help from a team of volunteers as part of the 2014 "Day of Sharing and Caring."
Now in its seventh year,…
Council Roundup: Growth sparks dialogue on electricity needs
Also, council vision, light rail yard, budget hearing, Oso response
The City Council continued its focus on Puget Sound Energy's Energize Eastside project, hearing from both city staff and PSE on the…
Fire severely damages Enatai house
A fire early Monday morning caused more than $750,000 worth of damage to a new house in Enatai. The house was not occupied yet, and no one was injured.
At approximately 12:40 a.m., on Monday, May 19…
$500,000 donation for Botanical Garden improvements
The Bellevue Botanical Garden Society has received a $500,000 donation pledge from the PJA Foundation to help fund construction of a new education and visitor center, an expanded parking area and new…
Council Roundup: Hearing on marijuana; moratorium rejected
Also, shoreline regulations reviewed, concerns overs proposed power line and capital projects planning
The City Council again wrestled with the sensitive topic of how best to regulate the retail sale…
New vision for city
Bellevue is ready to leap ahead.
The City Council has drafted a vision and strategic target areas intended to help the city "leap ahead," and Mayor Claudia Balducci and Deputy Mayor Kevin…