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Evan Pappas/Staff Photo                                CENSE co-founder Don Marsh speaks to the crowd about the Lake Hills Transmission Line project in East Bellevue. Evan Pappas/Staff Photo
Bellevue City Council rejects appeals to Energize Eastside...
By Blake Peterson • December 4, 2019 9:16 am

The council stuck by the recommendation made by the hearing examiner.

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Photo courtesy city of Bellevue                                Volunteer Rob Polasek at work. The Master Naturalist program currently is accepting applications.
Master Naturalist program connects people to environment, community
By Blake Peterson • November 16, 2019 1:30 am

The program, which enables community members to work with the parks department, started in 2009.

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Photo courtesy of city of Bellevue                                Photo from evening Cultural Conversations event.
Cultural Conversations program approaching 10th year of bringing...
By Blake Peterson • November 14, 2019 11:56 am

For nearly a decade, the program has sought to foster inclusivity and togetherness.

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City council weighs in on potential gas tax replacement
City council weighs in on potential gas tax...
By Blake Peterson • November 13, 2019 1:30 am

The council heard and then responded to results from a Road Usage Charge Pilot project.

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Conversation around potential aquatic center continues at Bellevue City Council study session
Conversation around potential aquatic center continues at Bellevue...
By Blake Peterson • November 4, 2019 9:11 am

Interest in the facility was recently renewed after progress was cut short about a decade ago.

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Blake Peterson/staff photo                                From left to right: Deputy Mayor Lynne Robinson, Mayor John Chelminiak and lawyer J. Richard Aramburu.
Contention around the Eastside Energy project continues
By Blake Peterson • October 24, 2019 9:15 am

CENSE is challenging the hearing examiner’s approval of the project’s south segment.

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Photo courtesy city of Bellevue                                Halloween on the Hill seeks to be inclusive of all ages.
Halloween on the Hill event celebrating its ninth...
By Blake Peterson • October 23, 2019 12:45 pm

The event is set for Oct. 26 and is hosted by the South Bellevue Community Center.

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Why were Republic Services workers in Washington striking this month?
Why were Republic Services workers in Washington striking...
By Blake Peterson • October 22, 2019 8:30 am

Why workers were picketing earlier this October

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124th Avenue Northeast is one of many Bellevue locations affected by construction. Blake Peterson/staff photo
‘It’s really helping us build some firsts in...
By Blake Peterson • October 17, 2019 9:52 am

The council received an update on transportation projects at a recent study session.

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How are Eastside nonprofit leaders supporting Census 2020?
How are Eastside nonprofit leaders supporting Census 2020?
By Blake Peterson • October 4, 2019 1:30 am

A recent panel discussion shed light on Census 2020 concerns and resolutions.

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Bellevue pioneering road safety analysis project
Bellevue pioneering road safety analysis project
By Blake Peterson • September 30, 2019 12:59 pm

High-tech process will identify near-miss intersections, could lead the way for other cities.

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Seattle leaders, community members learn about armed intruder de-escalation at event
Seattle leaders, community members learn about armed intruder...
By Blake Peterson • September 22, 2019 1:30 am

Armed Intruder Safety Practices took place at Crossroads Bible Church on Sept. 11

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I-405/SR 167 Corridor Executive Advisory group discusses legislative session, other projects at recent meeting
I-405/SR 167 Corridor Executive Advisory group discusses legislative...
By Blake Peterson • September 21, 2019 1:30 am

The group met at the Bellevue Library on Sept. 10.

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Council moves forward with proposed encampment code amendment
Council moves forward with proposed encampment code amendment
By Blake Peterson • September 20, 2019 1:30 am

A final decision by the council is set for Dec. 9.

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Council checks in on status of proposed Sambica Activity Center rezone
Council checks in on status of proposed Sambica...
By Blake Peterson • September 15, 2019 1:30 am

The application for the rezoning was filed on Feb. 25.

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Eastside Pathways releases community report
Eastside Pathways releases community report
By Blake Peterson • September 14, 2019 1:30 am

The report was released late last month by the nonprofit.

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Downtown Bellevue’s Bellwether artfest expanding its scope for 2019
Downtown Bellevue’s Bellwether artfest expanding its scope for...
By Blake Peterson • September 9, 2019 1:52 pm

The free 10-day event begins on Sept. 13.

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Bellevue School District pedestrian safety construction projects nearing completion
Bellevue School District pedestrian safety construction projects nearing...
By Blake Peterson • September 6, 2019 1:30 am

The projects are benefitting four schools in the district.

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Blake Peterson/staff photo                                Bellevue North Sector Captain Joe Nault, Redmond Police Sergeant AnnMarie Fein and Issaquah Administrative Sergeant Ryan Raulerson were included on the panel.
Panel educates public on Washington state ERPO law
By Blake Peterson • September 3, 2019 11:50 am

Washington state’s Extreme Risk Protection Order law was put into effect in 2016.

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Blake Peterson/staff photo                                Park Ranger Christie Caldwell of Lake Hills Greenbelt Park led the recent event.
Crows celebrated at educational event after getting Species...
By Blake Peterson • September 3, 2019 11:50 am

“Bird Brains: An American Crow” took place on Aug. 23 at Lake Hills Greenbelt Park.

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