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Earth Day celebrates 50 years
City provides virtual opportunities for environmental engagement
Today is the 50th annual celebration of Earth Day. The recognition started in 1970 as a collective effort of diverse groups united by…
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Eastside cities launch COVID-19 business support program
(re)STARTUP425 partnership offers one-on-one assistance
The cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Redmond and Renton today launched (re)STARTUP425, a collaborative effort to connect Eastside small…
Downtown Park parking lots close
To further promote social distancing, Bellevue Parks & Community Services will close both parking lots at Downtown Park starting Wednesday, April 15. The closures are part of an effort to…
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Council Roundup: COVID-19 city action report
Plus, pedestrian improvements and proclamations to support community
At this week’s virtual city council meeting, councilmembers were briefed on the various ways city staff and departments…
Mayor speaks on 'at home' Lake to Lake
In a video recorded at home for the April episode of Lake to Lake, Mayor Lynne Robinson shares what the city is doing to help individuals and businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. Also on an…
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Shiosaki selected as Parks & Community Services director
City Manager Brad Miyake announced today that Michael Shiosaki will lead the city’s Parks & Community Services Department. Shiosaki brings 30-years of experience as a parks and recreation…
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Governor extends ‘Stay Home’ order to May
With the monthlong extension of the governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, gatherings in Bellevue remain banned, and non-essential businesses here must remain closed through May 4.
Make today count: take the 2020 census
Count everyone in your household as of April 1
April 1 is Census Day. That means when completing the 2020 Census, you’ll count everyone living in your household as of April 1, 2020. It takes just 10…
City Hall, other facility closures to continue
To maintain social distancing that limits the spread of the COVID-19, the city is keeping City Hall closed to the public until further notice. The city shifted to online delivery for most city…
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Police launch tool to report ‘Stay Home’ violations
With Gov. Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order in effect, the Bellevue police have developed an easy way for residents to report violations. Reports logged into the MyBellevue app will generate a…
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