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Bellevue will launch the Office of the Grand Connection in July 2025, aiming to streamline decision-making regarding the I-405 crossing project. The newly formed centralized staff team includes a director tasked with advancing this initiative.
A Bellevue home, dubbed "Triptych," has been listed for $79 million, making it the most expensive property on the market in the Pacific Northwest. Built in 2016, the waterfront estate features a lakeside pavilion and a large detached gym. Brokers describe it as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" for buyers in the luxury market.
Bellevue City Council invites residents to apply for a vacancy on the Transportation Commission, which influences local transportation planning. Applications are due by July 11, and the commission seeks a diverse group of residents to serve four-year terms.
The City Council approved land use code changes and rezoned the Wilburton area to create a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood. The updates include new design standards to support housing growth and a proclamation declaring June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth in Bellevue.
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.