The Bellevue School District is moving forward with $20 million in budget cuts for the 2025–26 school year as it works to address ongoing financial shortfalls. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Aramaki outlined the district’s fiscal situation during the August 7, 2025 school board meeting, citing years of operating costs exceeding revenue […]
A man was shot and killed by a Bellevue police officer early Friday morning after firing at officers with what investigators described as a “high-velocity air rifle.” The incident is now being reviewed by the King County Independent Force Investigation Team, according to the Bellevue Police Department. The shooting occurred […]
Uber Technologies Inc. may be planning a significant expansion in the Puget Sound region, with a potential new lease of up to 150,000 square feet, according to a report from the Puget Sound Business Journal, which cited four commercial real estate professionals familiar with the discussions. The ride-sharing company, which […]
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 […]
At a July 30 meeting, the Bellevue City Council received an update on the Grand Connection project, highlighting next steps for a planned pedestrian and bicycle bridge that would cross Interstate 405 and link Downtown Bellevue with the Wilburton neighborhood. City staff shared that Bellevue plans to request state approval […]
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. […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
Bellevue is celebrating the summer season with its inaugural Berry Week, taking place July 16–23. The week-long event highlights local berries through special dishes, desserts, and drinks offered by participating restaurants, cafés, and bars across the city. Throughout the week, chefs, bakers, and bartenders are showcasing Pacific Northwest berries in […]
