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Bellevue City Council to Discuss Adding More Speed Cameras

The Bellevue City Council is set to consider expanding the city’s speed safety camera program, as part of an ongoing effort to reduce serious and fatal traffic crashes. The City Council will look at how to move forward with adding more speed cameras, which is now allowed under a new […]

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U.S. News Ranks Bellevue #4 for Best Quality of Life

Bellevue has been named one of the top cities in the country for quality of life, coming in at No. 4 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 list of the 25 Best Places to Live. The ranking considers important factors like education, health care access, safety, and overall well-being. […]

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Police Investigate July 22 Shooting in Downtown Bellevue

The Bellevue Police Department is continuing its investigation into a shooting that occurred on July 22 near the 400 block of 120th Avenue NE in downtown Bellevue. According to police, the incident stemmed from a brief altercation between a 31-year-old man and a 52-year-old man in the parking lot of […]

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New Seattle Tax Plan Could Push Businesses Toward Bellevue

The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce recently shared a helpful breakdown of Seattle’s proposed business tax changes and what that could mean for companies in the region. Here’s a look at how Seattle’s plan compares to Bellevue’s approach. As Seattle leaders consider big changes to the city’s Business & Occupation (B&O) […]

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Bellevue Advances Environmental Review for Ashwood Park Master Plan Update

The City of Bellevue is continuing its review of the Ashwood Park Master Plan Update, moving forward with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process to evaluate the project’s potential impacts. The update, proposed by the Bellevue Parks Department, is a non-project action, meaning that while no construction is scheduled […]

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Top Parks and Playgrounds to Visit in Bellevue This Summer

To mark National Park and Recreation Month this July, the City of Bellevue is highlighting the range of parks and playgrounds available across the city. From neighborhood play areas to waterfront destinations, Bellevue offers a variety of outdoor spaces designed to support recreation, community connection, and time in nature. Residents […]

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Dave Tait Named Fire Chief of Bellevue Fire Department

City Manager Diane Carlson has appointed Dave Tait as the new chief of the Bellevue Fire Department. Tait, a 28-year veteran of the department, had been serving as interim chief since April 2025 following the departure of former Fire Chief Jay Hagen. “We are lucky to have such an exceptional […]