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Bellevue updates its Affordable Housing Strategy for 2025, aiming to improve access to affordable housing. The Office of Housing released three informative videos addressing affordable housing basics, community needs, and strategic benefits. Community engagement efforts have gathered input from hundreds of residents, documented in the 2025 AHS Phase 1 Engagement report.
Bellevue staff reduced job-related driving accidents by over 40% due to hands-on defensive driving training. The latest Lake to Lake news show also highlights how AI can enhance street safety and provides resources for reporting hate crimes.
The Bellevue Family 4th celebration will feature fireworks and performances from the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra from June 16 to July 4, 2025. Events will occur at various locations including Bellevue Square and the Bellevue Transit Center. This annual celebration marks the Independence Day festivities in Bellevue, Washington.
Bellevue City Council approved code changes to comply with new state legislation promoting middle housing options. The amendments aim to enhance housing density and affordability in residential areas by June 30. Council members also appointed new members to various city commissions and proclaimed June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
The Bellevue Fire Department has enhanced its water rescue capabilities by acquiring four jet skis, funded by community donations and the Bacon Family Foundation. The new equipment, which will operate on Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish, significantly reduces response times for emergencies on the water.
A Bellevue High School student was found shot to death after going missing in Shoreline, prompting community mourning and support for her family. Local residents have rallied around the victim's family during this tragic time.
The City Council of Bellevue seeks candidates for a vacancy on its Communities of Color Coordinating Team. Interested community members can apply online, with applications due by 5 p.m. on June 23, 2025.
Bellevue City Council approved the architectural and engineering design phase for the Meydenbauer Bay Park Expansion project. The council also advanced a draft technology innovation policy framework as part of the Inclusive Innovation Forum program aimed at enhancing community partnerships and digital equity. Unanimous support was shown for both initiatives during the council meeting.
The City of Bellevue is fostering partnerships with local organizations to enhance prevention and reporting of hate crimes and bias incidents. During a recent panel discussion, community leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration to address these issues effectively.
A fire erupted at a strip mall in Bellevue, WA, on Monday, prompting the closure of NE 8th Street. Bellevue Fire Department reported no injuries and utilized a nearby hydrant to combat the flames.