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Seeking residents for new light rail advisory group
The City Council is seeking candidates to serve on a citizen advisory committee for the light rail permitting process. The purpose of the CAC will be to take public comments and provide guidance to…
Council Roundup: Changing neighborhoods
Also, farmers market, city manager search, energy efficiency, elder abuse
The city's Neighborhood Outreach team on Monday provided the City Council a wide-ranging update on efforts to maintain…
New book showcases Bellevue
Two truths about Bellevue: the name means "beautiful view" in French, and the city has transformed in the past quarter century.
Yet, the last time a high-quality, large-format book of photos and…
New residents have someone to call
Just over a year ago Bellevue grew by more than 5,400 residents with the annexation of the Eastgate, Horizon View and Tamara Hills neighborhoods in south Bellevue. It marked the last major annexation…
Fire damages Bridle Trails preschool
A fire Sunday night caused $250,000 worth of damage to a private preschool and the adjoining residence in the Bridle Trails neighborhood. The woman who owns and lives in the house got out with her…
Community conversations on diversity
Bellevue is one of the most diverse cities in the state, and the city is inviting people who live and work here to participate in a series of community conversations -- one in Spanish and…
Summer paving begins
With the start of Bellevue's annual paving overlay program, the city road construction season unofficially kicks off early next week. This will be the 27th year of the paving overlay program.
Over…
Natural resource day to offer wildlife education
Building on a history of providing environmental education programs to area schoolchildren, the City of Bellevue will offer a Natural Resource Family Day on Saturday, June 8, at Lewis Creek Park.
For…
Council Roundup: New code of ethics approved
Also, Shoreline Master Program update, Sheffels honored
The City Council on Tuesday approved by a vote of 4-2 a new code of ethics ordinance for the council, boards and commissions. It replaces a…
App for tracking invasive mud snails nets award
A smartphone app that enables city staff to instantly report when they find a fast-spreading invasive snail in Bellevue streams has earned the city a national technology award.
The Public Technology…