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Shear delight at Kelsey Creek Park

The annual sheep shearing event at Kelsey Creek Farm Park resumes this year, tapping into an ancient tradition that originated in Central Asia. The professional shearers taking the park’s stage on…
A sheep is shorn on stage.

City surveys community about human services needs

The City of Bellevue is gathering information from the community on human services needs in Bellevue. The data will be compiled in the 2025 Human Services Needs Update, which informs allocation of…

Youth leadership award nominations open

Do you know a Bellevue child or teen who has championed a cause, served the community or advocated for equity and social justice? Nominations are now open for the 35th annual Community Leadership…
2015 Youth Link leadership award winners

Registration open for youth conference

Bellevue Youth Link will host the Youth Involvement Conference, open to all Bellevue middle- and high-school age youth, on Saturday, March 22, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at City Hall, 450 110th Ave. NE.Since…
A young person speaks at a Bellevue Youth Involvement Conference.

City Council to consider purchase of land to extend Coal Creek Natural Area

In its final meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, Dec. 10, the City Council will consider the potential purchase of a 12.2-acre parcel of land adjacent to the Coal Creek Natural Area at the south end of…
A trail to the Coal Creek Natural Area with a signpost.

Bomb Cyclone storm lashes Bellevue

Last updated Dec. 10A bomb cyclone lashed Bellevue Nov. 19, bringing down trees throughout the city and leaving hundreds of thousands without power across the region. Status updates regarding the…
A large tree that came down in the Bomb Cyclone storm Nov. 19 hangs over West Lake Sammamish Parkway.

Garden d'Lights illuminates holidays with half million lights

Celebrating its 30th year, Garden d’Lights continues to enchant visitors nightly at the Bellevue Botanical Garden Saturday, Nov. 30, through Tuesday, Dec. 31, excluding Christmas Day.This beloved…
Image shows a lighted arch after sunset with brightly lit floral art in front of, under and around the arch, as well as trees in the backgroun.

Free Bellevue Naturalist training for '25

Do you have a passion for the environment and Bellevue parks? Applications are being accepted for a free Bellevue Naturalist training program, designed to develop a group of dedicated volunteers…
Kelly Gode, a Bellevue master naturalist, plants trees at Wilburton Hill Park.

Webinar, survey on Meydenbauer Bay Park expansion plans

The Parks & Community Services Department will share prospective designs for the expansion of Meydenbauer Bay Park at a webinar Thursday, Nov. 7, 6-7:30 p.m. on Zoom. There will be a question-and…
A sketch of a potential pavilion and plaza at the top of Lake Washington Boulevard and 100th Avenue that could be part of the expanded Meydenbauer Bay Park. egetation guide people down to the waterfront.

Celebrate Arbor Day planting trees at Lewis Creek Park

Wondering how to “act locally, think globally?” Celebrating Arbor Day by planting trees and shrubs at Lewis Creek Park would do the trick. Community members can register to participate Saturday, Oct…
A woman smiles while planting a fern as part of Arbor Day in 2022.
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