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Nan Campbell celebration Jan. 24
A celebration of the life of former mayor Nan Campbell will be on Friday, January 24, at Youth Eastside Services, 999 164th Ave. NE, 1-3 p.m.
Campbell was on the Bellevue City Council for two…
Council Roundup: Proposed cuts to Bellevue bus routes
Also, creating an economic development strategy
The City Council on Monday scrutinized a status report on King County Metro's tough financial outlook, then approved sending a letter to the transit…
Suspects in strong-arm robbery identified
Last week the Bellevue Police Department asked for public assistance in identifying five suspects in a strong-arm robbery at the Kelsey Creek Shopping Center. Within minutes of the media…
Vacancy on East Bellevue council
The East Bellevue Community Council has a vacancy. Residents who live in the area represented by the community council have until January 22 to apply for the seat. The successful candidate will…
Investigation results in resignation of police officer
Today, Officer Andrew Hanke resigned from the Bellevue Police Department, effective
immediately.
Chief Linda Pillo stated, "As we move forward, my hope is that we rebuild the public’s trust and…
MLK celebration to feature health fair
A Celebration of a Dream --a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be held Monday, January 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Crossroads Bellevue Shopping Center Market Stage (corner of Northeast Eighth…
Now forming: first-ever Downtown Residents Association
Downtown has been the city's fastest-growing neighborhood in recent years and it's one of Bellevue's largest, with a population of about 10,000. Yet there has never been a residents association for…
Cultural Conversations: Moving beyond assumptions
Everyone makes assumptions. It's part of being human and helps provide context. But when it comes to different cultures, assumptions can be limiting if one is unwilling to go beyond appearances.
At…
Help identify robbery suspects
On January 2, five suspects went to the Walmart in the Kelsey Creek neighborhood (15063 Main St.) looking for victims to rob. All five arrived in a van. The two female suspects waited…
Council Roundup: Balducci chosen mayor
Also, Wallace tapped as deputy mayor, Hidden Valley Park project
The City Council on Monday elected Councilmember Claudia Balducci to serve a two-year term as mayor. Councilmember Kevin Wallace was…