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Motorist shot in Bridle Trails Sunday

Bellevue Police detectives are investigating a shooting early Sunday in Bridle Trails that left a 30-year-old local man dead. Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots and then a crash around 4 a.m…

Council Roundup: Early economic results of half marathon event

Plus, public hearing on open space preservation program, new city code limiting police resources for certain out-of-state investigations and teen presentation on safe driving NOTE: The next Bellevue…
Bellevue City Council presents Driving Safety proclamation

Expect population boom (and some bass) in Bellevue this weekend

600 locals among 9,000 runners in Rock ‘n’ Roll running event More than 600 runners from Bellevue and thousands more from 38 states and several international locations will take part this weekend in…
Bellevue runner Kate Hildyard shares her excitement about participating in the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Washington running event in Bellevue.

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…
James McClain receives commendation from 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…
Motorcycle patrol officers arrest a warrant suspect in a Bellevue parking lot.

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…
A Community Crisis Assistance Team confers about an individual in crisis at a homeless encampment.

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…
Local police departments hold a news conference about a task force to counter catalytic converter thefts.

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…
Bellevue Police Chief Wendell Shirley
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