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Bellevue Arts Museum

Bellevue Arts Museum’s SAVE BAM Campaign Gains Momentum

Since the launch of the SAVE BAM campaign, the Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) has been encouraged by an outpouring of support from the local community and beyond. With just over half of the campaign timeline elapsed, BAM is thrilled to announce that they have surpassed the two-thirds mark of their […]

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Bellevue Police Crack Organized Theft Ring

Bellevue Police Department Detectives, alongside Bellevue SWAT officers, have apprehended two individuals in connection with a series of organized retail thefts at the Bellevue Square Nordstrom store on January 10th and 11th, 2024. Additionally, three other suspects involved have been identified and are anticipated to face charges. On January 25th, […]

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Hyatt Bellevue Hosts Wintergrass Music Festival Until Feb 25th

Wintergrass Music Festival, a celebration of bluegrass and acoustic music, is currently underway until February 25th at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. This four-day festival features an array of concerts, dances, workshops, and impromptu jam sessions across four stages. The festival kicked off with registration opening at 8:30am on Thursday, exclusively […]

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Bellevue Arts Museum Welcomes New Executive Director Amidst Financial Crisis

Bellevue Arts Museum’s Board of Trustees recently announced the appointment of Kate Casprowiak Scher as Executive Director of Bellevue Arts Museum. Kate has been serving as the Interim Executive Director for the past four months until receiving an offer to take on the role permanently. Casprowiak Scher’s background includes various […]

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Bellevue Arts Museum Seeks Support from Community Amid Financial Crisis

The Bellevue Arts Museum is asking the community for help as they are experiencing financial hardship. The art institution dates back to 1947 and has a longstanding commitment to providing exceptional exhibitions, cross-cultural programming, and events, including the Bellevue Arts Fair. The museum is finding itself in a state of […]

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Bellevue Police Enhance Accountability with New Body-Camera Initiative

Bellevue’s streets are getting a high-tech upgrade as the Bellevue Police Department introduces new tasers and body-worn cameras to its patrol officers. Beginning this month, this initiative aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and safety within the community. The department’s rollout plan includes launching a patrol officer body camera program featuring […]

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Bellevue Arts Museum Reinforces Commitment to Inclusion through Launch of Training Program

Bellevue Arts Museum recently shared an important development that strengthens its commitment to fostering a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA). The initiation of BAM’s IDEA program represents a pivotal stride towards instigating a substantive, fundamental, and enduring cultural transformation within the organization. Bellevue Arts Museum has partnered […]