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City boosts funding for human service agencies
Emergency funds target community’s most vulnerable
The City of Bellevue Wednesday announced that it’s increasing its contract with five human service agencies by $90,000 each for a total of $450,000…
Police chief makes plea to Chinese community
There are reports in the media, on social media and spreading throughout the community that people of Chinese heritage are increasingly becoming targets of hate crimes and being blamed for COVID…
Repaving season ready to grind and roll
One familiar, even reassuring sign for the future: the city’s annual repaving season kicks off this week.
The first asphalt resurfacing project for the 2020 Bellevue Pavement Preservation Program…
Statewide ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ order
Under a “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order issued by Gov. Jay Inslee Monday, residents all over the state, including Bellevue, must stay home unless they need to pursue an essential activity.
Bellevue offers deferred tax payments to small businesses
City developing broad program to give businesses COVID-19 relief
The City of Bellevue today announced it would defer Q1 and Q2 local Business & Occupation tax payments for certain small…
Driver making left turn hits, kills cyclist
A driver collided with a man riding a bicycle just before 4 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Northeast Eighth Street and Northup Way. The 63-year old cyclist, a Newcastle man, died from his…
Utilities suspends water shutoffs
To help residents experiencing financial stress due to the COVID-19 outbreak, as of March 11, Bellevue Utilities has suspended all water shutoffs for non-payment during the crisis.
“We…
Parks facilities closures to continue through April
Parks events to be postponed through May
The city is extending closures of all community centers and parks facilities through April and postponing all Parks & Community Services events…
Playgrounds, sports courts, ballfields close to protect public health
Parks, trails and beaches remain open
With heavy use and crowding in parks, the city is closing playgrounds, sports courts, ballfields and picnic shelters to follow with Public Health —…
Deadline extended for human services funding applications
The City of Bellevue is extending the application deadline for community service providers to apply for 2021-2022 human services funding. The deadline is now May 5 due to impacts from the coronavirus…