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Bellevue Seeks Public Input in Developing 2025-26 Budget

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 […]

City of Bellevue Police

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 […]

Russell and Ciara's West Bellevue Home

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 Department

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 […]

989 Elements Apartments

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 […]

Eastrail Partners Bellevue

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 […]

Autotheft Lock

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 Department

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 […]