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Bellevue Essentials class deadline approaching
Applications due Aug. 3
Bellevue Essentials, a nine-week introduction to the inner workings of city government, is getting ready to welcome the Class of 2020. While we all continue to live…
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Cultural Conversations to explore new alphabet
Brothers invent script to help culture survive
ADLaM is a new alphabet that is keeping an ancient people from vanishing. At a virtual Cultural Conversation Wednesday, July 29, participants will…
Council Roundup: Affordable Housing Strategy work continues
Plus, ADA Week proclamation
On Monday, the City Council initiated work on a Housing Strategy action to increase affordable housing through targeted incentives.
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Celebrating an accessible Bellevue
City marks 30th anniversary of the ADA
Recognizing that ability is part of Bellevue’s diversity, the city continues to advance equity and accessibility for those of all abilities in our city…
City extends additional support to Main Street businesses
As local businesses continue to adapt their operations as part of the state’s Safe Start reopening plan, the city is extending additional support to restaurants located on and near Main Street in Old…
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Swimming at Enatai beach closed
The City of Bellevue closed the Enatai Beach Park swimming area Friday, July 17, due to high bacteria levels in the water. The rest of the park, located at 3519 108th Ave. SE, is still open.
The…
Council Roundup: Latest Sound Transit news
Plus, public hearing on frequently flooded areas code amendments and Neighborhood Enhancement Program update
On Monday, Sound Transit representatives updated the City Council on the construction of…
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Mask distribution winds up July 20
With face coverings now mandated by the state for all public places, the City of Bellevue is working with the Bellevue Chamber to provide 40,000 free masks to residents through July 20.
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Groundbreaking study: traffic-cam monitoring can improve road safety
City, Transoft Solutions and Together for Safer Roads collaborate on project
The City of Bellevue, Transoft Solutions Inc., developers of transportation engineering software and road safety…