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City Council adopts 2021-22 budget
Bridges deficit, preserves critical services, invests in diversity outreach, transportation and environment
On Monday evening the City Council approved a $1.7 billion 2021-2022 budget…
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Police chief to take questions in virtual chat
Given pandemic protocols, Bellevue police officers have not been able to meet residents informally in 2020 as they have in recent years through the "Coffee with a Cop" program. To make up for…
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High-volume testing site added in Bellevue
With the number of COVID-19 cases surging in the county, including on the Eastside, a free, high-volume testing site will open at Bellevue College starting Tuesday, Dec. 15, Public Health -- Seattle…
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Lock up your guns, be safe
Applications for firearms are up 200% in Bellevue since the pandemic began. Before residents can legally own a gun, they are required to file a Firearms Transfer Application with the police…
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Council Roundup: Budget amendments approved
Plus, arts funding recommendations and Bellevue Essentials
On Monday, the City Council reviewed and approved 6-0 (Councilmember John Stokes absent) nine amendments to specifically earmark funds or…
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Third round of state business grants still available
Applications for $100 million in small business grants should be submitted by Friday
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Car prowl report leads to major crime operation bust
Three people have been arrested in connection with a large crime operation involving ID theft, money printing, car theft, burglary, and weapons violations. The initial report was filed online…
USPIS Inspector joins BPD as mail theft skyrockets
An inspector with the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is now embedded in the Bellevue Police Department to help crack down on mail and package theft. This partnership comes as…
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Third round of state business grants now available
New funding offers further relief in the wake of tighter COVID-19 restrictions
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