City News
PSE returning to normal operations
Puget Sound Energy reported Thursday that, thanks to conservation by customers and partnerships with other Northwest utilities, the natural gas system has stabilized and PSE is beginning to return to normal operations.
The utility was reaching out to business customers who curtailed usage to let…
Get ready for Walk to School Day on Oct. 10
Students, parents and teachers at several elementary schools in Bellevue will stride together on Wednesday, Oct. 10, for the annual Walk to School Day. The event encourages safe walking, healthier students and connected neighborhoods.
The nationwide event has grown steadily in Bellevue since it…
NE 8th to close Aug. 15-31 for culvert replacement
All lanes of Northeast Eighth Street between 132nd and 134th avenues will be closed for 17 days, starting Wednesday, Aug. 15, so Bellevue Utilities can replace the Kelsey Creek culvert under the street.
Building a new culvert under Northeast Eighth Street will ensure the long-term safety of the…
Council adopts permanent regulations for homeless services
In a 4-3 vote, the City Council adopted a land use code amendment (LUCA) for homeless shelters during Monday night’s regular session. Mayor John Chelminiak, Deputy Mayor Lynne Robinson and councilmembers John Stokes and Janice Zahn voted in favor of Ordinance No. 6419, while councilmembers Conrad…
Construction on NE 8th to replace Kelsey Creek culvert
Bellevue Utilities will begin construction in early June to replace the Kelsey Creek culvert under Northeast Eighth Street. This work will ensure the long-term safety of the roadway, protect critical utilities and improve fish passage.
Carrying over 23,000 vehicles a day, Northeast Eighth…
Learn about proposed Utilities projects
Bellevue Utilities invites the public to learn about its proposed capital projects for the next seven years. Residents can view the projects and submit questions or comment on them on the Utilities Capital Investment Program webpage.
The projects – intended to support Bellevue’s high-quality…
In competition, Bellevue schools cut cafeteria waste dramatically
In its sixth year, the Green Genius Cafeteria Challenge inspired students at 20 Bellevue schools to cut their lunch waste collectively to just 10 percent of the national average.
Puesta del Sol Elementary School took first place among the participating elementary schools, with its students…
High winds wallop on Nov. 13
High winds struck Bellevue on Monday, Nov. 13. This account includes updates made that day and the day following.11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14: City crews are still addressing downed trees and limbs in Bellevue this Tuesday morning. They are anticipating that storm-related cleanup of vegetation will…
City collects toys and food at fire stations
All nine Bellevue fire stations are accepting food and toys for Bellevue families in need. The Toy and Food Drive, operated by the Bellevue Firefighters Community Support Foundation, runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 12.
New, unwrapped toys will be handed out at the Crossroads Youth Holiday Party on Dec…
Residents can declutter at fall recycling event
Now’s the time to declutter before winter comes! Everything you drop off will be recycled at Bellevue’s Annual Fall Recycling Event, Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Bellevue Presbyterian Church, 1717 Bellevue Way NE.
What’s accepted
If you haven’t been able to find a second life for the…
