Bellevue Looks To Fill Open Seat On Civil Service Commission

Bellevue is seeking applicants to serve on a city commission tasked with overseeing public safety staffing.

Bellevue City Council Approves 9 Amendments To 2021-22 Budget

The Bellevue City Council is nearing the finish line for the next budget, with a final vote scheduled Monday.

How Is Voting Going In Bellevue? Let Us Know

Patch would like to hear about your voting experience in this election.

Final Day Of Voting In Bellevue: What To Know On Election Day

Here's what voters need to know before they turn in their ballots on the last day of the 2020 General Election.

Election Day In Bellevue: When, Where To Vote

Here's what last-minute King County voters need to know before they turn in their ballots for the Nov. 3 election.

Bellevue Voters Should Mail Ballots By Friday: Election Officials

All ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 will be counted, but officials recommend mailing no later than Friday to guarantee the deadline is met.

Candidate Profile: Vandana Slatter For District 48

Vandana Slatter shares with Patch why she should be elected to represent Washington's 48th District.

Bellevue City Council Considers Preliminary 2021-22 Budget Plan

The City Council will discuss the $1.7 billion budget proposal into December.

Casting Your Ballot? Here Are The Drop Boxes In Bellevue

Officials have increased the number of ballot drop boxes in Washington to make voting in the 2020 General Election easier than ever.

Bellevue Schedules 3 Public Safety Listening Sessions In October

Mayor Lynne Robinson signed a pledge in June committing to a review of police policies, driven by community feedback.

King County Gives $100K To Eastside Aid Organizations

This week, the King County Metropolitan Council distributed more federal funding to community organizations.

Watch Bellevue's State Of The City Address Thursday

The virtual discussion can be seen via live stream Thursday morning or easily watched online later.

August 2020 Primary Election: What's On The Ballot In Bellevue

In the coming weeks, King County residents will cast votes for dozens of offices up for election this year. Get a head start here.

Coronavirus Relief Loans In Bellevue: Where PPP Money Went

Here's a look at which Bellevue businesses and organizations received PPP loans from the United States to stay afloat during the pandemic.

Bellevue 2019 General Election Live Results

Get a first look at how races are shaping up in Bellevue on Election Night.

Bellevue Hires City's First Homelessness Coordinator

Stephanie Martinez is tasked with overseeing the city's action plan and measuring its effectiveness.

Deal Reached On Land For Bellevue Homeless Shelter

Congregations for the Homeless says it has reached a purchase agreement with King County for land along Eastgate Way.

Bellevue Begins Temporary Homeless Camp Rule Update

The Bellevue City Council on Monday agreed to begin a process to update land-use code around temporary homeless encampments.

Dave Reichert Says No To Republican Gubernatorial Run

Former Bellevue congressman Dave Reichert ended Labor Day-weekend speculation about his 2020 political plans in a statement Tuesday.

See Which 2020 Presidential Candidates Bellevue Residents Support

You might be surprised how well Donald Trump and long-shot local Gov. Jay Inslee are doing in terms of campaign contributions.

How Much Local Candidates Spent Per Vote In The August Primary

See how much candidates in King County, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Renton, Redmond, and Shoreline spent per vote in the primary.

Bellevue Council OKs 'Bridge' Homeless Shelter Downtown

As renovations continue on the Lincoln Center men's shelter, Bellevue will open a new temporary shelter downtown.

Plan For Main Street Bike Lanes Heads To City Council

After an impasse several weeks ago, the Bellevue Transportation Commission this week picked an option for Main Street bike lanes.

Interview With Roger Millar, WSDOT Secretary Of Transportation

How Washington is addressing transportation issues in a diverse and increasingly congested state.

Meet The 2019 Bellevue City Council Candidates

See how candidates in four Bellevue City Council races answered our questionnaire ahead of the 2019 August primary.

Progressive Group Makes Bellevue Council Race Picks

The progressive group Fuse has released its 2019 pre-primary picks for Bellevue and King County races.

City Survey Shows What Resident Love, Hate About Bellevue

The city has released results of its 2019 performance survey. Most have a positive view of the city, with a few exceptions.

Lifeguard Shortage Leaves Bellevue Beaches Un-Guarded

But Bellevue is offering a hiring bonus to potential lifeguards to staff key city beaches.

Bellevue Names New Transportation Director

The new transportation director comes to Bellevue from an Oregon county.

2019 Bellevue Election: See Who's Running

Filing week for 2019 elections ended Friday. See who's running for office in local, county, and special district races near you.

REI May Offer Boat Rental At Enatai, Meydenbauer Parks

The City Council will likely approve a contract with REI to offer paddle boats after a previous vendor bowed out.

Bellevue Eyes Deadline For Lincoln Center Shelter Funding

Congregations For the Homeless wants to privately fund the conversion of Lincoln Center into a year-round shelter.

Korean Political Leader's Bellevue Visit Ends In Assault

South Korean Congressman Ahn Min-seok's Bellevue speaking event was the scene of a clash between Korean political groups.

Sammamish HS Student Serves As Page In Legislature

The Sammamish High School student was sponsored for the post by Rep. Vandada Slatter.

Discussions On Bellevue Year-Round Men's Shelter Before Council

The City Council will discuss funding and services at the proposed year-round homeless shelter at Lincoln Center.

BelRed Event Highlights Big Changes Coming To Neighborhood

Join city officials on March 26 for a discussion on what's going on in BelRed.

How WA Congressional Delegation Voted On Government Funding Bill

See how Puget Sound Reps. Smith, Jayapal, Schrier, DelBene voted on a controversial spending bill that provides billions for a border wall.

Stokes Will Run For Third Term On Bellevue Council

Stokes was first elected in 2011 and served as mayor in 2016 and 2017.

Effort To Outlaw Dwarf Tossing In Washington Underway

Calling dwarf-tossing "a most-unsporting activity," three Washington senators hope to make the practice illegal.

Kathy Gerla Takes Over As Bellevue City Attorney

Gerla takes over for outgoing city attorney Lori Riordan.