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Social justice, budget lead August It’s Your City
The City Council is taking a fresh look at the city’s public safety practices – including police use of force policies – in an effort to determine how best to serve the community.
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Council Roundup: New COVID-19 funds and public safety pledge next steps
Plus, aquatic center feasibility report and next steps for public safety review
On August 3, the City Council was asked to approve two ordinances to facilitate receiving and distributing…
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City offers new human services funding for nonprofits
The Bellevue Parks & Community Services Department is accepting funding applications through Wednesday, Aug. 19 from nonprofit, community-based human service providers that offer the following…
Virtual Neighborhood Walks Aug. 11, 13 and 18
Bellevue’s Neighborhood Walks series has been an opportunity for residents and city leaders to visit informally, see unique neighborhoods together and share emerging concerns. Due to COVID-19,…
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Bellevue Aquatic Center to reopen
After an extended closure due to COVID-19, the Bellevue Aquatic Center is opening on Wednesday, Aug. 5, by appointment only for pool use.
Input wanted on proposed I-405 interchanges
The city of Bellevue and the state Department of Transportation are partnering to study a new interchange to access Interstate 405 in south downtown. The intent is to lessen traffic congestion on I-…
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Gatherings at parks limited to 5
With the arrival of summer weather, Bellevue Parks & Community Services reminds people that gatherings are limited to five people or fewer from outside of the same household at city parks…
Swimming at Enatai beach closed again
The City of Bellevue closed the Enatai Beach Park swimming area Friday, July 31, due to high bacteria levels in the water. The rest of the park, at 3519 108th Ave. SE, is still open.
The swimming…
State of the City: We stand together
The City of Bellevue has devoted considerable resources to help residents and businesses succeed, innovate and persevere through the economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus, Mayor Lynne…
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Council Roundup: First public hearing on city budget
Plus, East Main Land Use Code Amendment and Rep. John Lewis commendation
On Monday, the City Council held the first of three public hearings related to the city’s 2021-2022 operating budget and the…
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