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Heavy winds knock out power for thousands
A one-two punch of heavy rain and stiff winds Monday and Tuesday caused power outages for thousands of Bellevue homes Tuesday night. More than 4,000 residents, mostly in south Bellevue, were without…
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City offers new funding for nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations offering Bellevue residents rental assistance, food assistance and behavioral health support can apply for funding from the City of Bellevue, as the city receives an…
Second round of Paycheck Protection Program funds now available
Applications for forgivable business loans opened Jan. 11
The City of Bellevue encourages businesses to apply, if eligible, for the second round of forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans…
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Suspected sex trafficker arrested; 16-year-old girl recovered
Bellevue detectives arrested a 19-year-old man suspected of trafficking a 16-year-old girl. Between Dec. 30 and Jan. 1, investigators say Keith Sims transported a vulnerable family…
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Mayor statement on violence at the Capitol
Today Mayor Lynne Robinson released the following statement on behalf of the Bellevue City Council:
Wednesday’s events of blatant violence and intimidation at our nation’s Capitol, and in Olympia,…
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Council Roundup: Report on outdoor dining expansion and downtown business support
Plus, draft 2021 legislative agenda and King County Jail contract discussed
On Monday, the City Council received a report on the city’s efforts to work with community partners to expand outdoor…
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Vice operation recovers three juvenile sex-trafficking victims
A two-night undercover vice operation helped recover three juvenile sex-trafficking victims and connect them to immediate services. On December 16th and 17th, the Bellevue Police Department conducted…
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Fire and ice on Lake to Lake
On the latest episode of Lake to Lake, Bellevue Television highlights inspirational women of the Fire Department. BTV also takes to the streets to relay tips to keep drivers, pedestrians and…
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Council Roundup: Budget approved
Plus, adoption of Environmental Stewardship Plan, comprehensive plan amendments and affordable housing sales tax work plan
On Monday, the City Council approved the city’s $1.7 billion 2021-2022…