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Downtown cranes coming back?
Remember the "crane index"?
It was an informal gauge of development activity -- and economic health -- in downtown Bellevue. The index consisted of the number of tower cranes hovering above…
City Council approves code changes for light rail
The City Council late Monday night unanimously approved changes to the city's land use code that will govern permitting processes, development standards and design guidelines related to the future…
Fiddle around at Wintergrass
Wintergrass, Washington's venerable bluegrass festival, takes place in Bellevue this weekend, starting Thursday and winding up on Sunday. The 20th edition of the event is at the Bellevue Hyatt…
Bellevue volunteers receive national recognition
Last Friday during the President's Volunteer Service Award ceremony, the City of Bellevue honored 102 citizens for their exceptional volunteer service.
"The City of Bellevue has an amazing volunteer…
Police 'Community Academy' accepting applications
The Police Department is proud to announce that it is now accepting applications for the spring Community Academy.
The Community Academy is a 12-week program for Bellevue residents and those who…
Neighborhood leaders to gather
Under the direction of new Neighborhood Outreach Manager Mike McCormick Huentelman, a gathering of neighborhood leaders is set for Tuesday, Feb. 26, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at City Hall.
McCormick…
Deadline extended for performance survey responses
The city has extended the deadline for residents who want to have a say on the 2013 annual community survey. This survey supplements the city's statistically valid annual survey that closed on Feb 10…
Bowlers could help cold case murder investigation
Members of a bowling team at the Sun Villa Lanes in Eastgate in 1980 could help police establish a connection between Michael Allan Halgren, charged in January with first-degree murder, and Susan…
Council Roundup: Comments on light rail code changes
Residents who live near the future East Link light rail line in Bellevue, along with other interested speakers, weighed in Monday on proposed land use code amendments under consideration by the City…
Eastside Green Business Challenge winners announced
Winners of the 2012 Eastside Green Business Challenge have been named. The Challenge's top 10 performers received special honors and a "Green Office Makeover" from Office Depot, sponsors of the…