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Bellevue Just Funded Your Summer: 38 Free Events Across 5 Neighborhoods
Bellevue, WA

Bellevue Just Funded Your Summer: 38 Free Events Across 5 Neighborhoods

"The City spent $300,000 on community programming" is the kind of line that makes most people's eyes glaze over. So here's the translation that …

Jun 5, 2026 Read
King County Proposes 12.75% Sewer Rate Increase for 2027, Warns of Future Double-Digit Hikes
Bellevue, WA

King County Proposes 12.75% Sewer Rate Increase for 2027, Warns of Future Double-Digit Hikes

King County wastewater officials announced a proposed 12.75% sewer rate increase for 2027 and warned Bellevue residents to expect a series of double-digit rate …

Jun 5, 2026 Read
Padel picked Bellevue first.
Bellevue, WA

Padel picked Bellevue first.

Seattle's first dedicated padel facility just opened in the Spring District, right next to Meta. Not Seattle proper. Not Ballard. Here. If you haven't …

Jun 2, 2026 Read
Bellevue Farmers Market Returns June 3 With Free Skateboarding Lessons
Bellevue, WA

Bellevue Farmers Market Returns June 3 With Free Skateboarding Lessons

The Bellevue Farmers Market opens its 2026 season on Wednesday, June 3, at 3 PM in Bayne Park in Bellevue, PA. Local skateboard shop …

Jun 2, 2026 Read
Comcast Business Executive Discusses Bellevue Small Business Landscape
Bellevue, WA

Comcast Business Executive Discusses Bellevue Small Business Landscape

Rob Brenner, Vice President of Comcast Business for the Pacific Northwest, has published an article through the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce addressing changes along …

May 30, 2026 Read
Nobu Restaurant to Open in Downtown Bellevue; Avenue Bellevue Rebrands
Bellevue, WA

Nobu Restaurant to Open in Downtown Bellevue; Avenue Bellevue Rebrands

Nobu Restaurant, the international dining chain co-founded by chef Nobu Matsuhisa, is planning to open a location in downtown Bellevue, Washington. The announcement coincides …

May 30, 2026 Read
Cascade Water Alliance Launches Lawn Begone Program Offering Cash Incentives for Water Conservation
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Cascade Water Alliance Launches Lawn Begone Program Offering Cash Incentives for Water Conservation

Cascade Water Alliance has rolled out a new water conservation program called "Lawn Begone" that offers cash incentives to property owners who replace water-intensive …

May 30, 2026 Read
Free Weekly Fitness Classes Return to Bayne Park Starting June 3
Bellevue, WA

Free Weekly Fitness Classes Return to Bayne Park Starting June 3

The Bellevue Farmers Market will host its "Move It at the Market" series of free fitness classes at Bayne Park beginning Wednesday, June 3. …

May 30, 2026 Read
Bellevue Solicits Public Feedback on Downtown Development Plan
Bellevue, WA

Bellevue Solicits Public Feedback on Downtown Development Plan

The City of Bellevue is seeking public input on a plan addressing downtown growth, housing, and open space. The city has opened a public …

May 30, 2026 Read
No, your property taxes aren't going up for the $84M bridge
Bellevue, WA
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No, your property taxes aren't going up for the $84M bridge

Bellevue just committed to its most ambitious project ever, without raising your taxes Monday night, the City Council voted unanimously to fund up to …

May 29, 2026 Read
Bellevue, WA

Newcastle Beach Closed to Swimming Due to High Bacteria Levels

Bellevue Parks issued an advisory on May 20, 2026, warning residents to stay out of the water at Newcastle Beach due to elevated bacteria …

May 29, 2026 Read
Bellevue Tops Seattle-Area Rent Market Amid Tech Sector Growth
Bellevue, WA

Bellevue Tops Seattle-Area Rent Market Amid Tech Sector Growth

Bellevue has taken the lead in the Seattle-area rental market, with rising rents driven in part by continued growth of the city's technology sector, …

May 29, 2026 Read
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