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Simulated light rail service through Bellevue starts

Prepare for more frequent light rail train trafficIn preparation for the launch of the Eastside light rail starter line this spring, Sound Transit will start sending trains on regular practice runs…
A light rail train on a practice run approaches the Downtown station.

‘Elevating Voices’ exhibit features Black Northwest artists

Bellevue joins partners to present Black History Month exhibit at City HallIn celebration of Black History Month, the City of Bellevue, in partnership with Seattle architecture firm MG2 and Onyx Fine…
A dress on a pedestal inside Bellevue City Hall concourse.

City releases draft policy changes for Comprehensive Plan update

People can weigh in online and at Jan. 20 open house

Council Roundup: South Bellevue construction review

Plus, Bellevue’s unique niches in economic development report, MLK Day and Korean American Day proclamationsOn Monday, the City Council was briefed on several overlapping construction projects taking…
The reconstruction of Lakemont Boulevard continues.

Volunteers sought for MLK Day forest restoration

The community is invited to participate in a forest restoration project at Wilburton Hill Park on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, Jan. 15, 9 a.m.-noon). Learn more and register in advance with…
A woman smiles while planting a fern as part of Arbor Day in 2022.

Wind, rain and possible ice and snow for Bellevue

A bout of winter weather is forecast for Bellevue this week, with high winds and scattered showers through mid-week. The temperature will drop Thursday evening, and icy streets and snow could make…

King County investigation into Dec. 5, 2023 officer-involved shooting

The King County-Independent Force Investigation Team (KC-IFIT) investigated an officer-involved shooting in Bellevue on Dec. 5, 2023.

Openings on Parks & Community Services Board and Planning Commission

The City Council is seeking candidates for vacancies on the Parks & Community Services Board and the Planning Commission. Applications are available online and are due by 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 22.

Council Roundup: Robinson elected to third term as mayor

Plus, Malakoutian voted deputy mayor, wildland fire program report and legislative previewAt its first meeting of the year Tuesday, the City Council unanimously elected Lynne Robinson to a third term…
Mayor Lynne Robinson and Deputy Mayor Mo Malakoutian take a stand at City Hall.

Factoria Blvd construction to close lanes starting Jan. 9

Drivers traveling Factoria Boulevard in south Bellevue will encounter intermittent lane closures starting the second week of January, as the city begins construction of a stormwater conveyance system…
Profile of Factoria Boulevard during construction, indicating where lanes are open and construction is happening.
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