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View of Bellevue from Meydenbauer Bay. Credit Harley Pan Video Production

Second phase of Meydenbauer Bay Park expansion begins

Online survey available until Dec. 31With its distinctive curved pier and inviting beach, Meydenbauer Bay Park has been one of Bellevue’s most popular destinations since it opened in 2019. A second…

Mercer Slough visitors center named for civic leaders

The City of Bellevue joined with key partners at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center recently to re-name the visitors center building on the site. The new name, Ellis Brothers Visitors…
Mercer Slough visitors center named for civic leaders

In-person MLK Health Fair returns

Jan. 15 celebration at Crossroads Bellevue to include live performancesThe City of Bellevue’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Health Fair, presented in partnership with the Bellevue alumnae chapter of…
Graphic with illustration of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Lakemont bridge construction explored on Lake to Lake

Emergency construction of a bridge over Coal Creek, which leaves Lakemont Boulevard closed for eight months, is explained in-depth on the December edition of Lake to Lake. Also featured are tips on…
Construction at Lakemont Boulevard will result in a new bridge.

Council Roundup: Agreement amended for continued BelRed development

Plus, Airfield Park update and commendation for councilmemberFollowing a public hearing Monday, the City Council unanimously approved land use code amendments and a related change to a 2009 agreement…
Councilmember Jennifer Robertson accepts a commendation and personalized street sign from the City Council.

Bellevue residents and businesses can resume normal water use

Thanks to recent rain and water-saving efforts by water users, Bellevue has deactivated its Water Shortage Management Plan and is no longer asking residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce water…

Bellevue receives $2.8 million federal grant for street safety

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday it was awarding the City of Bellevue $2.787 million through a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant, intended to make streets safer for…
Bellevue students participate in a road safety audit.

Council Roundup: New park name revealed

Plus, landmark tree code extended, arts grants allocated and commendation for exiting councilmemberAt Monday’s meeting, the City Council gave preliminary approval to a name for a new park in Bridle…
The playground is complete at Bridle Trails Valley Creek Park.

With water receding, streets reopen

With high water from heavy rains receding, Bellevue streets flooded on Tuesday were reopened Wednesday morning. Transportation crews were pulling up the barricades from Southeast Seventh Place,…
Southeast Seventh Place is submerged during a rainstorm in December 2023.
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