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Jubilee in the Community offers yard maintenance to those in need of help

No Cost, Just Care: Program connects homeowners with volunteersHomeowners struggling with exterior maintenance needs due to physical or financial hardship can now apply to receive assistance through…
A backyard deck is transformed via the Jubilee program.

Bellevue Police reaccredited with rare distinction in law enforcement

Less than 6% of U.S. law enforcement agencies are accreditedThe Bellevue Police Department has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Less than 6% of law…
Two police officers train in medical trauma, practicing on a colleague.

New EMTs show what they know on Lake to Lake

What does it take to be an emergency medical technician? New firefighters demonstrate how they're prepared to save lives on this month's Lake to Lake news show. 
New firefighters demonstrate they know how to perform emergency treatment on another person.

Bellevue adds second downtown food truck location

Compass Plaza location will have trucks Monday to ThursdayBuilding on the success of the City Hall Plaza food truck program that launched last year, the City of Bellevue is adding a second downtown…
People line up by City Hall for the Paparepas food truck.

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.

Celebrate Earth Day at Bellevue’s EarthFest

To celebrate Earth Day, the City of Bellevue will host its second annual EarthFest Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Festivities will include a host of family-…
A group of people tours Bellevue Botanical Garden as part of Earthfest in 2024.

Vision Zero progress report and action plan highlight road safety successes, areas of opportunity

The City Council received an update Tuesday on Bellevue’s Vision Zero initiative, including actions for this year as the city works toward the goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious-injury…
Cyclists ride the 520 trail where it crosses Evergreen Point Road in Medina on Bike Everywhere Day 2024.

Bellevue Fire Department earns reaccreditation

The Bellevue Fire Department has again received accreditation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence’s Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), continuing the department’s legacy…
A Bellevue firefighter hangs from the side of a Bellevue high-rise during training for urban rescues.

Council Roundup: Councilmember Stokes steps down

Plus, Sumadiwirya sworn in, Sustainable Bellevue update, Vision Zero 2025 plan and potential annexation 
Mayor Lynne Robinson, Councilmember Dave Hamilton, Councilmember Jared Nieuwenhuis, Councilmember Claire Sumadiwirya, Councilmember John Stokes, Councilmember Conrad Lee stand in front of City Council dais.

City offers $150,000 for projects that activate public spaces

The City of Bellevue has launched an initiative to support community-driven programs that activate public spaces in Bellevue and provide creative, fun and engaging experiences for Bellevue community…
Illustration of multiple arts and recreational objects, including a saxophone, bowl of noodles and paint brush.l,
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