Please avoid 116th Avenue NE between NE 8th Street and 112th Street from 8 p.m.-6 a.m. tonight (May 18) and Tuesday, May 19. Overnight paving in front of Overlake and Kaiser Permanente medical centers. Access to medical centers remains open.

For Pride Month, we will join with Pride Across the Bridge to host Pride on the Plaza, celebrating Bellevue's 2SLGBTQIA+ community June 3, 3–6 p.m. All are welcome to the free event at City Hall Plaza, which will include food and live music. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/pr...

Kelsey Creek Farm was awhirl with activity on Sheep-Shearing day, but most days it's a peaceful step back in time, with farm animals viewable 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The facility has ponies, goats, pigs, cows, chickens and, yes, sheep. BellevueWA.gov/kelsey

📱Sign up for email or text alerts at bit.ly/3wufR0f ⛔May 8-11 – SB I-405 closed Coal Creek Parkway to Sunset ⚠May 11-13 - Overlake Hosp/Kaiser Permanente - 116th Ave NE - NE 8th-12th St: 8pm-7am use alt route ⚠May 12-13 - Lake Hills Blvd/145th Pl SE intermittent intersection work

People who live or work in Wilburton or BelRed are invited to join us for walking audits that help improve safety on the streets for people walking, rolling and cycling. Take a stroll with Transportation staff and identify potential improvements. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/wa...

With a $50,000 award from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund, we will launch a call in July for youth-led climate project proposals aimed at mitigating climate-related risks and strengthening community resilience. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/bl...

The 2 Line's eagerly awaited cross-lake connection is featured in this month's Lake to Lake news show about Bellevue. Also on tap are varied performances from the Unity Through Diversity celebration and a guided tour of the Bellevue Botanical Garden with spring gardening tips. youtu.be/dlwO4qc-U6g

The games will be played in Seattle, but soccer fans will have plenty of reasons to shout “olé” right here in Bellevue during the #worldcup. Multiple celebrations planned, and help for those still planning World Cup-related events here. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/world-cup-event-planning

Pavement upgrades are weather dependent, expect delays: 100th Avenue SE, 101st Avenue SE, 101st Place SE, 103rd Avenue SE & SE 102nd Avenue SE – Paving May 4 7 a.m. – 4 p.m 116th Avenue NE between NE 8th Street and NE 12th Street – Nighttime Grinding May 11-13, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.

📱Sign up for email or text alerts at bit.ly/3wufR0f ⛔ Overnight tonight SB I-405 closed Coal Creek Pkwy to Sunset Blvd 11:30p.m.–4a.m. Signed detour. ⚠2-Line trains replaced by shuttle buses South Bellevue to Overlake on April 30, 10:30p.m. to last & May 2 start of service to 12 p.m.

Two affordable housing developments will begin construction this year after the City Council approved more than $37 million in allocations to expand affordable housing opportunities here. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/re...

This week's Paving Plan: -SE 47th Pl between Highland Dr and 147th Pl SE -SE 146th Pl SE south of SE 47th Pl -143rd Ave SE & Lake Hills Blvd -100th Ave SE, 101st Ave SE, 101st Pl SE, 103rd Ave SE & SE 102nd Ave SE Weather dependent, M-F, 7 am – 4 pm, expect delays.

WSDOT ALERT: Southbound I-405 closed overnight (11:30 p.m. – 4 a.m.) Apr 29-May 1 from Coal Creek Parkway SE to North 30th Street for sign structure installation. Signed detour in place. Weather dependent.

📱Sign up for email or text alerts at bit.ly/3wufR0f ⚠Sunday, Apr 26 All in for Autism Run/Walk: Downtown Park and nearby streets will be impacted 5am-12pm ⛔All lanes of Coal Creek Parkway will be closed for 15-minute intervals on Apr 28-29

We, in partnership with the City of Redmond and @cityofissaquah.bsky.social, are expanding the Clean Buildings Incentive Program, which helps owners of large commercial and multifamily buildings meet state requirements and take advantage of incentives. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/cl...

The City Council has reviewed proposed updates to the city’s sign code to make it apply better to modern sign design and easier for the community to understand and use. Also at Tuesday's meeting, World Cup preparation, free laptops for digital equity and Earth Day. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/co...

📱Sign up for email & text alerts: bit.ly/3wufR0f ⛔NB I-405 closed Renton to Bellevue 11:30pm Fri, Apr 17 to 4am Mon, Apr 20, follow detour. ⛔NB & SB I-405 ramps to EB I-90 closed nightly 10pm-5am Apr 20-24 ⚠Lake Hills Blvd: Beg Apr 20 partial closures 151st and 154th aves SE

PLAN AHEAD: NB I-405 CLOSED SOUTH OF BELLEVUE ARP 17-20 Northbound I-405 from Renton to Bellevue will be closed from N Southport Drive/NE Sunset Blvd to Coal Creek Parkway SE from 11:30 pm Friday, Apr 17 to 4 am Monday, Apr 20. Follow signed detour along Coal Creek Parkway SE.

To celebrate Earth Day, the City of Bellevue will host its third annual EarthFest at the Bellevue Botanical Garden Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nature-based activities, a scavenger hunt, live music and resources to help you go green. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/earthfest-26

📱Sign up for email or text alerts at bit.ly/3wufR0f ⚠Killarney Way - SE 16th St to Killarney Dr SE: lane closed until Apr 14, 7a-4p ⛔110th Ave NE - NE 6th St to NE 8th St: closed Apr 18 from 5a-3p ⛔Northbound I-405 Renton to Bellevue Weekend Closure April 17-20

Paving season is here! Check out the Pavement Preservation Program webpage. Here you’ll find this year’s map, list of project locations throughout Bellevue and weekly work schedules. Work will take place through October (weather permitting). bellevuewa.gov/pavement

The opening of Fire Station 10, which improves service to NW Bellevue, downtown and BelRed, is captured in the latest Lake to Lake. Also, Great Neighborhoods in Eastgate and Factoria, and Utilities capital projects. youtu.be/aOGW8K30R-c

⛔ Southbound 110th Ave SE & 4th Street closed April 6-8, 10p–5a ⛔ Coal Creek Prkwy SE, Factoria Blvd SE to Forest Dr SE closed for short periods April 9-10, 2:30a-5a for oversized equip ⛔ 160th Ave SE, SE 33rd St to SE 3100 blk closed April 14-May 30, 7a–6p, M–F

Tickets are still available for @bellevue_youth_theatre's “Princess from the Moon,” the modern retelling of a Japanese legend. Shows are 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, along with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Reserve your seat at bellevuewa.gov/byt-productions.

📱 Sign up. email or text alerts bit.ly/3wufR0f ⚠SE Eastgate Way 1-lane closed, Richards Rd to 139th Ave SE, 6a-6p, Mon–Sat Mar 30-summer ⚠SE 16th St & Killarney Way to Killarney Dr SE 1-lane closed until Apr 24 7a–5p ⛔158th Ave SE closed, SE Eastgate Way to SE 33rd St until Apr 30 7a–5p detour

A new partnership will bring our Cross-Cultural Center Without Walls programming into the Bellevue School District's Welcome Center. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/cross-cultural-welcome-center

One week left to tell us what you think! Which streets should be priority areas for lowering speed limits on 30 mph (and higher) streets in Bellevue. The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes. www.engagingbellevue.com/safe-speeds-...

The City Council has approved ordinances for the Housing in Mixed-Use Areas code amendment to support more housing, and will share city priorities for future expansion of @sound-transit.bsky.social's transportation network. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/co...

📱 Sign up for email or text alerts at bit.ly/3wufR0f ⚠108th Ave NE between NE 6th St and NE 10th St closed Mar 26 10pm–5am ⛔158th Ave SE closed SE Eastgate Way to SE 33rd St Apr 1-30 7am–5pm ⛔SE 20th St between 104th Ave SE and 107th Ave SE closed Apr 6-7 7am-4pm

For expanding civic participation and helping ensure city leaders here reflect the diverse community they serve, the Bellevue Essentials program has received an award from the National League of Cities. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/be...

A great way to spend a Saturday in Bellevue: stop by the Keep Bellevue Beautiful Lake Hills cleanup, 9-11 a.m., all supplies provided. Register at cleanlakehills.eventbrite.com.

Suspect connected to fatal hit-and-run incident arrested for homicide bellevuebeatblog.com/2026/03/02/s...

We want to hear about your experience walking, biking, rolling & driving near schools. Tell us about things you like and possible safety improvements. Your input will be incorporated into the Safe Routes to School Action Plan.  www.engagingbellevue.com/safe-routes-...

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....