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On Tuesday, Aug. 29, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sound Transit will test the emergency ventilation system in the downtown light rail tunnel in Bellevue. The 30-minute demonstration involves stationing a light…

It’s back to school time in Bellevue, with students returning to classrooms this week and next. Classes at Bellevue School District start Tuesday, Sept. 5; Issaquah schools start Tuesday, Aug. 29;…

An air quality alert is in effect across Puget Sound at least through noon Monday, with so much wildfire smoke in the air, starting Sunday, that it is unhealthy for anyone to be outside. All…

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued an excessive heat warning for the Eastside, in effect through 11 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16. Daytime temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the…

Plus, Spring District development, Neighborhood Walks and proclamation raises awareness of overdoses and fentanyl 

The Enatai Beach Park swimming area closed Thursday due to high bacteria concentrations in the water. Swimming and wading in the water is inadvisable. Swimming remains open at Bellevue’s other beach…

City manager selects Joseph Todd as deputy city manager and Lucy Liu as utilities director - key leadership roles Bellevue City Manager Brad Miyake announced Joseph Todd as the city’s newest deputy…

The City of Bellevue’s performance measures survey is underway. The annual survey helps the city determine how community members view the city’s services and overall performance. The city is…

In partnership with neighboring police departments and community organizations, Bellevue police will participate in a community safety forum focused on education, prevention and reporting of hate…

In this month’s edition of Lake to Lake, Bellevue’s mayor and deputy mayor share an in-depth look at how the city’s efforts are contributing to our current state of the city and their thoughts on…