The mayoral election and Grand Connection are covered in It's Your City, the resident newsletter going to Bellevue mailboxes this week, along with several other city items. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/iy...

Did you know? In 2025, the city dropped the speed limit and evaluated 4 corridors. Across all four corridors, there was a drop in high-end (40 mph+) speeding by 19% to 42%! We want to hear from you: where you would prioritize implementing lower speed limits. www.engagingbellevue.com/safe-speeds-...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Heading north this weekend? ⚠️ Expect delays: @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov will close both directions of I-405 through Bothell from 6:00pm Saturday, March 7 to 4:00am Monday, March 9 to remove ramps as part of the expansion project. Details: wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2...

Ewe won't want to miss this! Our annual Sheep Shearing celebration will be 11 a.m.-4 p.m., April 25, at Kelsey Creek Park. Activities will include spinning demonstrations, children’s activities, tractor-pulled wagon rides, pony rides, animal viewing areas and food. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/sh...

Heart the beautiful game and planning a watch party or other soccer-themed celebration at your establishment for the World Cup? Visit Bellevue can spread the word. Go to Visit Bellevue’s “Submit Your Event” page and share your details. visitbellevuewa.com/events/submit-your-event

Join the Keep Bellevue Beautiful Eastgate neighborhood cleanup Saturday, March 7, 9-11 a.m. No experience needed. We provide all supplies, coffee and water. Drop in any time. Please register at eventbrite.com/e/keep-bellevue-beautiful-eastgate-cleanup-tickets-1976674416390

This spring we will replace the aging, undersized culvert beneath Lake Hills Boulevard. The project is featured on the current Lake to Lake news show, along with utility bill assistance, heat pumps and a Black History Month art exhibit. youtu.be/e9gQR68jqrg

The City of Bellevue is working to keep you safe on our streets. Did you know, 30 mph streets make up 25% of total streets, but account for 88% of fatal or serious injury collisions? We want to hear from you, where you would prioritize lower speed limits? www.engagingbellevue.com/safe-speeds-...

The 2025 annual crime report shows overall reported crime drops 27% and property crimes fall 33% across Bellevue bellevuebeatblog.com/2026/02/24/t...

With the possibility of wet snow in the forecast our crews are ready! Our deicing team will start tonight and salt trucks are pre-loaded and ready to go! Please be safe: -Slow down -Allow extra time -Clear snow off all windows -Put extra distance between you & the vehicle ahead of you

Join the 26 for '26 Challenge, a Keep Bellevue Beautiful program to bring volunteers to every Bellevue neighborhood at least once this year. Sign up at bellevuewa.gov/signature-streets for upcoming cleanups at Lakemont (Feb. 21), Eastgate (March 7), Lake Hills (March 21) or Newport (April 4).

Hey, residents of downtown Bellevue, what small-scale capital improvements would you like to see in your neighborhood? By March 3, please return the postage-paid Neighborhood Enhancement Program form that went to all downtown households or fill out the online form at bellevuewa.gov/nep.

Happy Presidents Day! City Hall and other city facilities are closed today for the holiday.

🥇From Bellevue to the world stage, Eunice Lee is going for gold! A Bellevue local since age 6 and graduate of Newport High, Eunice is competing with Team USA in the women’s 3,000-meter speed skating relay at the Olympic Winter Games.

You say "sea," we say "hawks!" Staff took a moment Thursday to let the team know we're behind them Sunday.

We're looking to improve our online services, from utility payments to community engagement, and we want to hear from you. Our short survey is open through 5 p.m., Feb. 20. The survey is in English, español, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語, 한국어, Pусский and Tiếng Việt. bellevue.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

The "Melodies of the Diaspora" exhibit launches at the Bellevue Arts Museum and City Hall Feb 1. Reception at the museum that day, 3-6 p.m., with live performances and light refreshments. Please register at www.eventbrite.com/e/melodies-o....

Ride the ledge like a pro! Adult skating and skateboarding clinics at the Bellevue Skate Park on Monday evenings. Register at register.bellevuewa.gov/WA/bellevue-wa.

Looking to connect with your community this year? Cultural Conversations presents: "Generations - a Place for Everyone to Belong" Jan. 21, 6-7:30 p.m. at Crossroads Community Center. All-ages and free, light snacks provided. RSVP at GenerationsCC.eventbrite.com or email [email protected].

It’s #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay! If you see a @bvuepd.bsky.social officer, please thank them for the important, difficult work they do for our community. In a lighter moment, they may hand out candy at Halloween on the Hill. Our officers keep Bellevue safe and welcoming in so many ways.

Congrats to our new mayor, Mo Malakoutian (right), and deputy mayor, Dave Hamilton! Their colleagues elected them tonight to lead the council over the next two years.

Our Martin Luther King Jr. Health Fair returns on Monday, Jan. 19 (MLK Day), 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Crossroads Bellevue. This year’s event offers activities and resources focused on improving health outcomes and fostering a sense of community.

You can participate in a meaningful day of service by removing invasive weeds and planting native trees and shrubs at Wilburton Hill Park on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 19). Learn more and register. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/ml...

Happy New Year! Whether you are out in the community or celebrating at home, we wish you a safe and meaningful entrance to 2026. City Hall and other city facilities will be closed on New Year's day.

To celebrate South Bellevue Community Center's 20th anniversary, we're offering free fitness classes and drop-in sports Jan. 5-11. Details at bellevuewa.gov/city-news/sb...

Don't pitch that string of lights just yet! A quick fuse or bulb fix and those lights will be ready for next year, per the December episode of Lake to Lake. Also on the show, heat pumps at Silver Glen, a defibrillator at Robinswood Park and the new Diversity Advantage plan. youtu.be/JJpEJD3RY34

Best wishes to everyone celebrating the many holidays that warm us through the big dark! In Bellevue, City Hall will be closed tomorrow for Christmas, and Republic Services will not collect. Thursday collection switches to Friday, Friday collection to Saturday.

Gusty winds forecast today in Bellevue! To report fallen trees or branches on streets or sidewalks, reach out to 425-452-7840 or [email protected] or submit in the MyBellevue app. Also, tips for downed trees and power outages in 한국어, 繁體中文, Русский, español and tiếng Việt at bit.ly/3jWPqJS

"We want to make sure everyone can see themselves onstage," says Billie Hassebrock, artistic director for the Bellevue Youth Theatre. For our inaugural Spotlight on the Arts show, we introduce you to Hassebrock and also go behind the scenes at BYT as actors rehearse for a show. youtu.be/iNu5pA2BhnE

The Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Symetra has over 9,000 square feet of real ice. lf you get your two feet into a pair of skates, there is certainly some space for you. bellevueicerink.com

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Western Washington, with area rivers expected to overflow Monday and Tuesday. Learn how to stay safe in español, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語, 한국어, Pусский and Tiếng Việt at bellevuewa.gov/flooding.

Thank you so much to the state legislators who visited with our City Council on a blustery night tonight: senators Vandana Slatter and Lisa Wellman and representatives Janice Zahn, My-Linh Thai and Osman Salahuddin!

The City Council Tuesday unanimously approved placing additional speed cameras on Bellevue streets, starting with seven locations next year. With the new cameras, we aim to reduce dangerous speeding—a major factor in serious and fatal crashes here. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/council-roundup-12-4-25

Get your holiday spirit on with @BvueParks Saturday (Dec. 6). Pancakes and an indoor snowball fight at SBCC in the morning (required registration at register.bellevuewa.gov). Then head over to Kelsey Creek Farm 5-6:30 p.m. for a barn lighting featuring cocoa and crafts.

The City of Bellevue is asking for input on the current state of the city and future needs to ensure the next two-year budget reflects the needs and perspectives of Bellevue community members. The survey will be open until Wednesday, Dec. 31. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/bu...

It's a most d'lightful time to be in Bellevue! Get the details about Garden d'Lights, including how to reserve a time for visiting. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/ga...

Are you a Bellevue School District high schooler? The City of Bellevue is excited to launch the Race to Refill challenge! Bring your reusable water bottle to school to refill throughout the day and help reduce single-use plastics. Learn more at www.BellevueWa.gov/race-to-refill 💧

As we enter the cold weather season, make sure to sign up to get email and/or text alerts for utility news, projects and service updates at www.BellevueWa.gov/utilities-news. Be the first to know: ⚠️ Service disruptions 🚧 Construction and maintenance nearby 💧 Bill assistance 📆 Community Events

Tonight! Come celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Unkitawa and us. Indigenous educator Bawaajigekwe Boulley will present a celebration of community connection combined with cultural education Friday, Nov. 14, 6–8 p.m. at City Hall. Light refreshments will be served. bellevuewa.gov/nahm

Tuesday we honor and recognize the contributions of all veterans and their families, caregivers and survivors who have made sacrifices for our country. City Hall and other city facilities will be closed. #VeteransDay

Election day is tomorrow, the last day to turn in your ballot. Drop boxes are open until 8 p.m. Tuesday; King County Elections can help you find the closest one. You can also register, vote in-person and get help doing it at the Crossroads Community Center until 8 p.m. tomorrow. tinyurl.com/mry4j487

At an open house Thursday, Nov. 20, 6–8 p.m. at City Hall, we'll share the preliminary Diversity Advantage Plan 2035, how community feedback informed the update and how the plan will be implemented. Please preregister. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/be...

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we're presenting with the nonprofit Unkitawa a celebration of community connection and cultural education Nov. 14, 6–8 p.m. at City Hall. Please preregister and get details at bellevuewa.gov/city-news/indigenous-ways

Bellevue Parks & Community Services, which maintains the city’s impressive network of parks and trails, received a perfect score of 154 out of 154 from the national Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/pa...

Huge thank you to 18 volunteers who recently collected 450 pounds of trash in BelRed as part of the Keep Bellevue Beautiful Signature Street Cleanup series. Want to join the next cleanup? We’ll be in Eastgate Nov. 15, 9–10 a.m. Sign up at bellevuewa.gov/keepbellevuebeautiful.

The Monster Mash Halloween Bash, a free trick-or-treat party for all ages at the Northwest Arts Center, will be Friday, Oct. 24, 5:30-8 p.m. Collect candy while enjoying theme-based crafts and activities. Costumes are encouraged.

Just in time for Halloween, Parks & Community Services has added bat houses at Mercer Slough. Thanks to a donation from Amazon, local bats now have a safe place to call home. These nocturnal neighbors help keep insect populations down. No tricks, just treats for our ecosystem.

We've identified 37 potential locations for new speed safety cameras as part of ongoing efforts to reduce crashes. The proposed sites will be presented to the City Council this winter. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/sp...

What do you like to do in Bellevue? The city planners behind the Grand Connection corridor want to know. Learn how you can weigh in on this month's Lake to Lake, the news show about Bellevue. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/la...

We're excited to announce partnerships with four tech companies/startups as part of our Civic Innovation Challenge! Certivo, Legislaide, Juganu and FindIt will all pilot AI projects that can improve Bellevue services. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/in...