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Holiday festivities curtailed this year
Toy drive goes online too
Bellevue will celebrate the holiday season differently this year due to COVID-19. For the first time in 24 years, the Bellevue Magic Season activities will not be held,…
City Hall closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving
Essential services, including police and fire, will be in operation, of course. All staff will be back and available via email or phone Monday.
Newsletter offers peek at preliminary budget
Also, reopened parks facilities and police use of force review
"As the City Council considers a 2021-2022 operating budget, it’s working with a preliminary one designed to sustain…
Parks & Community Services gets perfect score
Seal of approval recognizes commitment to service
Bellevue’s Parks & Community Services Department, which maintains the city’s impressive network of parks and trails, received a perfect score (…
Council Roundup: Budget briefing on proposed fire fees
Plus, Environmental Stewardship Plan, Comprehensive Plan amendment recommendations and transportation award
In the last presentation prior to the final budget public hearing next week,…
Bellevue offers tips to support local businesses
'Support Local' efforts key for small businesses facing tighter restrictions
The City of Bellevue is reminding and encouraging residents to support local shops, restaurants and organizations…
Robinswood Tennis Center closed
Robinswood Tennis Center is closed effective Tuesday, Nov. 17, for four weeks following state restrictions to counter the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across Washington.
Data-driven performance nets award for Bellevue
At a time when governments need to be more efficient than ever, the City of Bellevue has earned national recognition for using data to ensure its services meet resident needs.
Council Roundup: Utilities budget presentation and economic development briefing
Plus, winter weather preparedness report
In the fourth of several budget-focused study sessions, the City Council reviewed Bellevue Utilities’ proposed 2021-2022 budget and rates. Due to cost…
BPD Officer returns after third tour of duty
Officer Jesse Hjelmstad is back patrolling Bellevue's streets after serving his third tour of duty with the National Guard. As a Sergeant First Class, Officer Hjelmstad led a platoon of 20…