520 bridge to close this weekend
Crews will close both directions of the SR 520 floating bridge and highway and all ramps between Montlake Boulevard and I-405 beginning at 11 p.m. Friday and reopening 5 a.m. Monday.
February 21, 2012
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Wrong way driver killed in head on collision on State Route 520
A woman was killed early Wednesday morning when her car hit a dump truck head on in the westbound lanes of State Route 520 in Bellevue.
The driver was traveling the wrong way in the westbound lanes, according to Washington State Patrol.
February 22, 2012
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Council examines funding sources for road projects
Every big issue in Bellevue, and the region, from an NBA arena to a sidewalk, can be boiled down to one overarching debate, who is going to pay for it.
The Bellevue council delved into this cavernous question Monday as it continued a discussion of local improvement districts - a tool where nearby property owners pay for a part of projects they will receive a benefit from - as a way to partially fund several major road projects.
February 22, 2012
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Area Rotary clubs to receive First Citizen award
For only the second time in its 74 year history, the Seattle-King County First Citizen Award will be presented to an organization. Rotary International District 5030, which encompasses 53 clubs including those in Bellevue, will be honored at a civic banquet on June 13 in Seattle. Collectively, the clubs in the district, from Mill Creek to Enumclaw, have approximately 3,200 members.
February 21, 2012
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More than 60 people participate in vigil for missing Sky Metalwala in downtown Bellevue
Balloons dotted the Bellevue skyline Saturday night during an event to bring awareness and hope to the case of a missing three-year-old boy.
More than 60 people endured the wind and rain to attend the candle-light vigil and balloon release for Sky Metalwala.
Human services needs still climbing in Bellevue
The City Council on Feb. 6 reviewed findings from the 2011-2012 Human Services Needs Update, produced by city staff every two years and used to help prioritize human service projects.
February 20, 2012
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Bellevue aims to save $9 million by refunding City Hall bonds
In a move expected to shave $9.2 million off interest payments, the Bellevue City Council on Feb. 6 approved the early refunding of bonds issued for the remodeling of City Hall.
February 20, 2012
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Comments sought on draft stormwater plan
The city of Bellevue is seeking public comment on the draft 2012 Storm and Surface Water System Plan through March 7.
February 20, 2012
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Neighborhood forums focus on sharing responsibility
Bellevue’s neighborhood forums series returns in 2012 with a three- part program focused on sharing responsibility for the common good. The opening forum will be from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, at City Hall.
February 20, 2012
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Home prices appear to be stabilizing in Bellevue
Median sales prices for single family homes on the west side of I-405 in Bellevue jumped 40 percent last month over January of 2011.
February 19, 2012
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Bellevue facility takes beach volleyball to a new realm - indoors
Bellevue is known for a lot of things - diversity, good food, its bustling downtown, but sunny days of beach volleyball isn’t one of them.
But in true Pacific Northwest fashion, a couple of Washington natives have adapted the game to fight this area’s grey existence.
February 18, 2012
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