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Safety measures for COVID surge
The city announced renewed measures today aimed at keeping the public and city staff safe as COVID-19 cases surge again due to the Omicron variant.
“Omicron’s impact feels like a frustrating step…
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Leaders celebrate latest progress on regional trail
Mayor Robinson, congressional representatives, praise Mountains to Sound Greenway
City, state and federal leaders today marked the completion of the latest Mountains to Sound Greenway segment in…
Winter weather response wanes, flooding still a concern
Thursday, Jan. 6
City of Bellevue crews responding to the recent bout of winter weather have now resumed their normal operating hours and are no longer running on 24/7 shifts.
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Bellevue Police to hold community update on reform efforts
Virtual town hall will take place on Jan. 12
Chief Wendell Shirley (Interim) invites the public to a virtual update on the department's use of force policies following the completion of last…
Council Roundup: Lynne Robinson and Jared Nieuwenhuis win second terms as mayor and deputy mayor
Plus, utility fee changes to support affordable housing and Environmental Services Commission appointment At the first meeting of 2022, the City Council unanimously elected Lynne Robinson to a…
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Help make streets near schools safer
As part of its Vision Zero transportation safety efforts, the city is inviting Bellevue School District students, parents and neighbors to help make walking and bicycling safer on routes near their…
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MLK virtual health fair coming up on MLK Day
The City of Bellevue invites the public to register to attend the virtual 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Health Fair. The Zoom event offers an opportunity to reflect, engage and take…
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Council Roundup: East Main and Comprehensive Plan Amendments adopted
Plus, public hearing on supportive housing legislation, stellar performance survey results, Human Services Commission appointment
On Monday, the City Council unanimously adopted a package of code…
Council Roundup: Crisis assistance early results
Plus, affordable housing code amendment, East Main development discussion and convention center board appointments
On Monday, the City Council received a report highlighting the results of a…
City and HVAC expert MacDonald-Miller launch energy efficiency program for large buildings
Clean Buildings early adopters can draw from $75M state fund
Owners of large buildings in Bellevue can now make them more energy-efficient with help from the City of Bellevue and HVAC specialist…
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