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Bellevue remembers those impacted by traffic crashes

Community members encouraged to take action by signing new Vision Zero pledge For a second year, the Bellevue City Council proclaimed Sunday, Nov. 17 as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic…

Visit and Shop Factoria Day is Dec. 7

To celebrate the completion of the Factoria Boulevard Stormwater Improvement Project, the City of Bellevue is hosting "Visit and Shop Factoria Day" to thank the community, businesses and project…

Bomb Cyclone storm lashes Bellevue

Last updated Dec. 10A bomb cyclone lashed Bellevue Nov. 19, bringing down trees throughout the city and leaving hundreds of thousands without power across the region. Status updates regarding the…
A large tree that came down in the Bomb Cyclone storm Nov. 19 hangs over West Lake Sammamish Parkway.

Council Roundup: Cyclone doesn't stop Bellevue from adopting budget

Plus, electric vehicle roadmap, smart communities awards and proclamations for transgender awareness and road traffic victims remembranceThe City Council unanimously approved the 2025-2026 Operating…

Bellevue proclaims emergency due to storm damage

Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson proclaimed a local emergency on Nov. 21 after major winds damaged many areas throughout the city Nov. 19-20 and resulted in widespread, extended power outages and…
Orange cones blocking road with fallen tree on powerline.

Garden d'Lights illuminates holidays with half million lights

Celebrating its 30th year, Garden d’Lights continues to enchant visitors nightly at the Bellevue Botanical Garden Saturday, Nov. 30, through Tuesday, Dec. 31, excluding Christmas Day.This beloved…
Image shows a lighted arch after sunset with brightly lit floral art in front of, under and around the arch, as well as trees in the backgroun.

Help Bellevue advance racial equity

Applications open for Communities of Color Coordinating Team
City Hall as seen from 112th Avenue Northeast

Bellevue gives away 700 trees, increases citywide tree equity

During its recent annual tree giveaway, the City of Bellevue partnered with 300 Trees and Amazon to distribute more than 700 free trees to community members and organizations throughout the city.…
Happy residents pick up trees in October 2024 from the city's giveaway. They hold a yard sign that says, "We love our trees."

Council Roundup: Final budget hearing

Plus, Affordable Housing Strategy update launchesOn Tuesday, the City Council held the third and final public hearing on the 2025-2026 Operating Budget and five-year Capital Improvement Program.…
The Aventine Apartments, featured in this image, include affordable housing.

Free Bellevue Naturalist training for '25

Do you have a passion for the environment and Bellevue parks? Applications are being accepted for a free Bellevue Naturalist training program, designed to develop a group of dedicated volunteers…
Kelly Gode, a Bellevue master naturalist, plants trees at Wilburton Hill Park.
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