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City extends additional support to partner organizations
Relief grants for nonprofit “multiplier” organizations
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bellevue’s nonprofit organizations have supported a wide range of businesses and arts and cultural organizations…
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Council Roundup: Affordable housing sales tax approved and arts survey results
Plus, lowered speed limit for Surrey Downs and Arts Commission and Library Board appointments
On Monday, as the City Council proclaimed Oct. 12-16 as Affordable Housing Week, councilmembers…
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Hearing to consider release of restrictive covenant
The City Council will hold a public hearing during its virtual meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, to consider the release of a restrictive covenant governing a group home for individuals with developmental…
Three arrested in murder-for-hire scheme
Bellevue police detectives have arrested a 30-year-old woman and two 17-year-old boys in connection with the shooting of the woman's ex-husband in July at the Overlook at Lakemont Apartments.…
Public safety pledge listening sessions Oct. 13, 15, 17
Community members can participate online or email comments
The City of Bellevue will hold a series of community listening sessions this month as a key part of its pledge to review police use of…
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Council Roundup: Affordable housing and Multifamily Tax Exemption program updates
Plus, Transportation Commission members confirmed
On Monday, the City Council received its twice-yearly update on progress achieved through the city’s Affordable Housing Strategy. The strategy,…
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Robinswood Tennis Center expands hours
The Robinswood Tennis Center has expanded its hours to 7:30 a.m.-10:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. On Saturdays, the hours are 9 a.m.-10:15 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Under current Phase 2…
New Spring Boulevard in BelRed opens to traffic
Safe ‘ribbon cutting’ marks roadway serving walkers, bicyclists and drivers
After four years of construction, a half mile of new roadway opened today in the booming BelRed area to serve people who…
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eCheck makes permitting in Bellevue easier
The Bellevue Development Services Department has introduced a swifter, more streamlined building permit payment process that allows customers to pay fees directly from their checking accounts.
Council Roundup: Update of City Council Pledge
Plus, cross-cultural feasibility study report and I-405 access study next steps
On Monday, the City Council received an update on progress for a pledge the council undertook in June to review police…
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