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City celebrates latest graduates from Bellevue Essentials

Eastside Foundation CEO to offer keynote address
David Bowling, CEO of Eastside Foundation

Bellevue continues progress on affordable housing

City launching update to its Affordable Housing StrategyContinuing its commitment to housing affordability, Bellevue recently kicked off its year-long process of updating the city’s Affordable…
Cerasa Housing Complex - 31 affordable units

Bellevue gives away 700 trees, increases citywide tree equity

During its recent annual tree giveaway, the City of Bellevue partnered with 300 Trees and Amazon to distribute more than 700 free trees to community members and organizations throughout the city.…
Happy residents pick up trees in October 2024 from the city's giveaway. They hold a yard sign that says, "We love our trees."

Council launches ‘Sustainable Bellevue’ Environmental Stewardship Plan update

To further its commitment to sustainability, the City of Bellevue has kicked off the year-long process of updating its five-year “Sustainable Bellevue” environmental stewardship plan. Guiding the…
The city's fleet includes many electric vehicles like this Nissan Leaf riding on a Bellevue street.

Startup 425 launches accelerator program for first-time entrepreneurs

Startup 425 – a collaborative effort to expand entrepreneurship throughout Eastside communities – has launched an accelerator program designed to support burgeoning entrepreneurs in both venture-…

Council approves 20-year Comprehensive Plan update

Following a short presentation from staff at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the council voted unanimously to approve Bellevue’s 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan periodic update. Last substantially…
Image of downtown Bellevue as seen from across Lake Washington. Photo by Stanton Stephens

Community shares vision for arts and culture in Bellevue

More than 60 arts enthusiasts provided input on Bellevue’s arts and culture ecosystem during an Oct. 9 arts and culture listening session. During the event, participants received an overview of…

Cultural Conversations discussion on building bridges and leaving legacy Oct. 17

The next Cultural Conversations session will be a roundtable discussion about building bridges and leaving a legacy. Fadumo Roble, who works at the city’s Mini City Hall, will facilitate the…
People conversing at Cultural Conversations event

Arts and culture listening session Oct. 9

The City of Bellevue is hosting a listening session to invite the community to provide input on Bellevue’s thriving arts and culture ecosystem. The listening session will be Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6 p.m…
People paint on a large sheet at a BelRed arts event.

Council Roundup: Comprehensive Plan Approval

Plus, budget public hearing and further discussion, Development Services proposed fee rates and a proclamation for school commuting safety    During Tuesday’s City Council discussion on…
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