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Bellevue gears up to host Rock 'n' Roll running event
Kids run, 5K and half marathon events take place Labor Day weekend
The Rock 'n' Roll Washington running event is less than a month away, taking place for the first time in Bellevue Sept. 3-4.…
Council Roundup: Community members make budget asks
Plus, police update on pledge progress and long-time theater director commended
NOTE: The next council meeting will be on Sept. 6 due to the council’s August recess.
On Monday, the City Council…
Victim in transit center assault dies
The victim of a July 10 assault at the Bellevue Transit Center died from his injuries on Tuesday, July 19. Bellevue police detectives are now investigating the case as a homicide, the first in the…
Police launch targeted anti-crime initiative
Bellevue police are increasing the number of targeted operations to reduce crime in the city’s hot spots. The hot spots include stores, malls and the downtown core, where thefts and criminal activity…
Police launch site focused on data and transparency
Whether it’s recent neighborhood crime data, use-of-force incidents or information about the police department’s workforce diversity, it’s all at your fingertips on the new Bellevue Police…
Feedback sought on new crisis response teams
Non-uniformed police, mental health pros help people in crisis
The city will consider a new approach to responding to individuals in crisis after a pilot program featuring teams of specially trained…
New task force to fight catalytic converter thefts
With catalytic converter thefts happening at an alarming rate across the country and in King County, Bellevue police and eight other Eastside law enforcement agencies, are banding together to combat…
Shirley appointed Bellevue Police Chief
City Manager Brad Miyake has appointed Interim Chief Wendell Shirley to lead the Bellevue Police Department. Chief Shirley has served as interim chief since Chief Steve Mylett left the department…
Increased security following break-in at slide site
Demolition of structure needed to allow residents to safely return
The City of Bellevue has arranged 24-hour security around the slide site in the Somerset neighborhood.
Bellevue Police to hold community update on reform efforts
Virtual town hall will take place on Jan. 12
Chief Wendell Shirley (Interim) invites the public to a virtual update on the department's use of force policies following the completion of last year’s…