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...

Bellwether will deliver at least 127 affordable homes in a transit-oriented development near light rail, with family-sized units, serving households earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/be...

From a park in Crossroads to the World Cup? Sure ... on the 2 Line. Arts organizations and others are invited to propose World Cup-themed celebrations for June and July on the Eastside, along the light rail corridor. Meeting at City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 4-6 p.m. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/wo...

It’s official! Bellevue has its own Monopoly edition, featuring four Bellevue parks. 🌳🌱🎲 Mr. Monopoly himself was on hand to unveil the game, now available online and at several local retailers including the garden gift shop.

We're conducting a survey to gain a better understanding of how community members feel about living in Bellevue and whether we're meeting the diverse needs of the community. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/co...

ICYMI, join us at City Hall on Oct. 16 for our first Innovation Exchange featuring civic tech demonstrations, interactive exhibits and lightning talks from entrepreneurs. Please register at bellevuewa.gov/innovation-exchange.

Thinking about checking out the the Kelsey Creek Farm Fair? This video gives a flavor of the pumpkins, ponies, popcorn and more coming up Saturday, Oct. 4. youtu.be/B0zbsjDWyKw

⚡E-bike or electric motorcycle? Know the difference and ride safely! If it does not have working pedals, it is not an e-bike. Many high-powered “e-bikes” are actually motorcycles and are not legal on park trails or bike lanes. Details at bellevuewa.gov/e-mobility-safety

A fabulous summer in a fabulous city. Highlights include the Bellevue Family 4th, the International Festival at Crossroads, and Movies at the park, and a "Fairy Modern Midsummer" at the Bellevue Youth Theatre.

Fiesta Latina will be on Saturday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Spring District Park, with a performance from the Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra celebrating Latino song and dance. Local food vendors will serve up Latin American cuisines.

We’re thrilled to be recognized as an Outstanding Achievement Winner in the 2025 Government Experience Awards! This honor reflects our dedication to making government services more accessible, equitable, and people-first. bit.ly/GovX2025Winn... #GovX #GovExperience #GovTech #DigitalInnovation

Celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees and other native plants Oct. 18, 8:45 a.m.-11 a.m., at Lewis Creek Park. While Arbor Day was technically in April, we mark the day in the fall, when it's best to plant trees here. Please register to participate. bellevuewa.gov/volunteering...

ICYMI, opportunity to share how you feel about Bellevue and how you access information from us at a listening session Thursday, Sept. 25, at City Hall (registration required). Online survey also available until Oct. 5. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/be...

As part of an effort to leverage technology to improve municipal services, we'll celebrate new partnerships and promote civic innovation at an Innovation Exchange. Come to City Hall Oct. 16 for the 9-4:30 or 4:30-7 sessions or both. Registration is required.

1 in 4 school-age children in Bellevue experiences food insecurity. To address growing lack of access to nutritious food and essential products, we are collecting food and hygiene products Oct. 1-Nov. 15 at community centers, City Hall and Mini City Hall. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/es...

The City of Bellevue has selected BRIDGE Housing and Su Development to build multifamily housing complexes with affordable housing and amenities for artists on two separate city-owned properties in the BelRed Arts District. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/be...

ICYMI, Cultural Conversations is kicking off the 2025 season this evening (Monday) at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Light refreshnents provided. Registration at the link is required. rb.gy/q0mkym

Community members will have an opportunity to share how they feel about Bellevue and access information from us at a listening session Sept. 25 at City Hall (registration required). For those not able to attend, an online survey is open until Oct. 5. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/be...

The pond is back at City Hall! We offer some #TBT flavor to this post with this pic from the Eastside Heritage Center of the schoolhouse that was used as Bellevue's first city hall in 1953.

For a second year we're funding organizations that host free events and activities that bring Bellevue’s diverse communities together. Virtual info session Thursday, Sept. 18, 6–7 p.m. Preregistration is required. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/cr...

Have ewe heard the news? The Kelsey Creek Farm Fair is around the corner -- Saturday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Meet farm animals, collect pumpkins and take a wagon ride. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/ke...

We're relaunching Cultural Conversations, gatherings that bring Bellevue residents together through storytelling and dialogue. The 2025 season kicks off Monday, Sept. 15, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Light refreshments provided. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/cu...

Be a part of Bellevue's green future! You can share your feedback on the draft 2026-2030 Sustainable Bellevue plan through Monday, Sept. 8. Comment on the plan at engagingbellevue.com/esi-update-2024-25.

This Cooper’s hawks can fly up to 50 mph through dense forests. Learn how these hawks raise their young and hunt for food in a class Saturday, Sept. 13, at Lewis Creek Visitor Center. Preregistration required. wa-bellevue.civicrec.com/WA/bellevue-...

Safe speeds save lives! The faster you go, the longer it takes to stop. It’s also more likely you’ll get in a crash, and the crash will be more severe. We’re working to make our streets safer by lowering speed limits through Safe Speeds Bellevue. More info BellevueWA.gov/safe-speeds

Wishing you a fine Labor Day! City Hall and other city facilities are closed for the holiday.

This is not a video game. It's a Bellevue intersection as perceived by LIDAR. The LIDAR is part of a Safer Signals program featured on this month's Lake to Lake news show, along with our second annual Bellevue International Festival and Safe Speeds Bellevue, youtu.be/ErdmeOElpaY

Still some tasty blueberries to be picked at Larsen Lake and Mercer Slough! Mercer Slough, in particular, offers an abundance of berries and a relaxed experience at this point in the season. Both farms are closed Mondays, but open the rest of the week. bellevuewa.gov/blueberries

In celebration of Welcoming Week, Bellevue is joining other Eastside cities and community organizations hosting events around the week of Sept. 12-21. bellevuewa.gov/city-news/welcoming-week-25

The swim area at Enatai Beach Park has reopened! Lifeguards are no longer posted there this summer, but lifeguards are at Newcastle, Meydenbauer Bay (reopened Wednesday) and Chism parks through Labor Day. bellevuewa.gov/lifeguards

Bellevue Arbor Day is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-noon at Lewis Creek Park. Join us as we plant a variety of native trees, shrubs and groundcovers, celebrating our status as a "Tree City USA." Register at bellevuewa.gov/stewardship-saturdays.

More Community Programming Fund events coming at City Hall Plaza. The Northwest Pops Orchestra will perform 6-7 p.m. tonight, while Salsay Motion will host a salsa social Friday, 6-9 p.m. On Saturday JHP Legacy will bring multicultural dances, drumming and music to the plaza, 12:30-2 p.m.

The Bellevue Community Resource Center, at the Bellevue Library to complement Community Court, offers help for others as well. Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m., get help with employment, education, housing, food assistance, health care, legal and more.

Thanks to all who celebrated our second annual Bellevue International Festival with us Saturday. Great turnout for fabulous performances and food! Shout out to volunteers, community partners, vendors and sponsors.

In partnership with Govstreamai, we're going to test how AI can help staff process permit applications, quickly serving up relevant code and other city info.

Don't leaf this to chance! Fall registration for Bellevue community members opened today at noon. Browse parks programs and classes at bit.ly/4lc5yUT.