Bellevue residents, workers, and visitors are encouraged to participate in the City’s biennial Budget Survey, an important initiative in shaping the upcoming 2025-26 budget. The survey, open until Jan. 22, seeks to gather diverse perspectives from the community, essential for assessing the city’s current status and future requirements. This online […]
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Bellevue PD Increases DUI Emphasis Patrols for New Year’s Weekend
Bellevue citizens gearing up for New Year’s celebrations can expect heightened police presence as the Bellevue Police Department initiates additional DUI emphasis patrols across the city. The aim is to safeguard the lives of travelers during the holiday weekend. The West part of Bellevue has witnessed 133 arrests of suspected […]
2023’s Top 10 Articles from the Downtown Bellevue Network
As we bid farewell to 2023, it’s time to reflect on the year’s most compelling narratives. From what our readers were interested in, it’s evident that real estate insights and the ebb and flow of restaurant openings and closures held their attention in our top 10 articles. As we anticipate […]
Bellevue Police Break Up Organized Retail Theft Ring at Nordstrom
Multiple arrests have been made by the Bellevue Police Department following a thorough investigation into a series of organized retail thefts at Bellevue Square Mall’s Nordstrom between September and November 2023. The inquiry, led by a seasoned Bellevue Police Detective and supported by the department’s Special Enforcement Team, targeted the […]
Bellevue Seeks Community Input for Next Phase of Meydenbauer Park’s Development
Known for its curved pier and idyllic beach scape, Meydenbauer Bay Park’s second phase of development is now underway. Since opening in 2019, it has been one of Bellevue’s most popular destinations. Community input is important for the project. People are invited to take an online survey by December 31st. […]
Bellevue Police Arrest Two, Recover Stolen Vehicle and Gun at Bellevue Square
Bellevue Police caught two people last Friday and found a stolen car and a gun. They got a call from the Bellevue Square Mall security. Around 2:30 p.m., a guard from Kemper Security saw a strange car in the mall’s parking lot. The guard saw a gun on the front […]
Bellevue Police Investigate Shooting Incident
Bellevue Police received a late-night emergency call and were dispatched to the 989 Elements Apartment building. Located on 11th Avenue Northeast, there were reports of a shooting incident at 8:55 p.m. on December 16th. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 35-year-old male victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The authorities located […]
Northup Connector Now Open Between Eastrail and 520 Trail
Since the beginning of December, the new connection between the Eastrail and State Route 520 bike route has been complete. The Northup Connector ramp allows trail users in Bellevue to connect directly between the Eastrail and Northup Way, which is part of the 520 trail that runs from Montlake in […]
Bellevue Police Distribute Steering Wheel Locks to Curb Auto Theft
In an effort to reduce the number of auto thefts happening in Bellevue and the surrounding areas, the Bellevue Police Department is offering free steering wheel locks this weekend, December 2, 2023, and December 3, 2023. This initiative follows the distribution of over 400 locks at previous events earlier this […]
Bellevue Police Hire New Assistant Chief
The Bellevue Police Department recently hired a new Assistant Chief of Police, Constance Slappey. She has a background that spans more than 26 years and a proven track record of fostering excellence in law enforcement. Slappey most recently served as the Assistant Chief of Police at the Inkster Police Department […]