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Heads up: Light rail enters new testing phase in Bellevue
Trains running more frequently in advance of starter line opening
The next phase of light rail testing, with operators but no passengers, started Wednesday as Sound Transit prepares its Eastside “…
City hands out 800 free trees
Volunteers also plant trees at Bannerwood Park for Arbor Day
The city continues to support the addition of essential tree canopy, giving away 800 free trees to residents Oct. 20 and 21. With the…
In-person voting at City Hall
While most voters in King County will cast their ballots by mail in the upcoming Nov. 7 General Election, vote centers – including one at Bellevue City Hall – are available for voters who need…
Council Roundup: Diane Carlson appointed acting city manager, starting in December
Plus, affordable housing construction ordinance extended and updates to wireless facilities code
On Monday, the City Council voted unanimously to appoint Diane Carlson as acting city manager,…
Bellevue looks to make procurement more inclusive
Businesses invited to weigh in on city plan
In an effort to ensure a diverse range of businesses have fair access to city contracting opportunities, the City of Bellevue is updating its Procurement…
Sound Transit exercise in Bellevue Oct. 28
Drill is part of preparations for light rail opening
In preparation for the anticipated opening of the Link 2 light rail “starter line” next spring, Sound Transit, in coordination with Bellevue’s…
Bellhop shuttle rolls in It's Your City
Bellhop, the new electric, eccentric shuttle for downtown and selected Wilburton and BelRed locations, is formally introduced in the Fall-Winter issue of It’s Your City going to all 69,000…
Council Roundup: Process for mid-biennium budget begins
Plus, Tourism Promotion Area plan and two technology awards
At Monday’s meeting, the City Council was introduced to proposed adjustments for the second year of the city’s biennial budget and briefed…
Final Centering Communities of Color dialogue Nov. 16
People who live, work and/or visit Bellevue are invited to suggest ways the city can serve everyone better at the last Bellevue Centers Communities of Color dialogue, Thursday, Nov. 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m…
Portion of Lakemont Blvd. to close for 8 months
Drivers traveling Lakemont Boulevard in south Bellevue will encounter a detour starting as early as Tuesday, Oct. 24. The street is expected to be closed for eight months between Forest Drive and…