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Your City this week: Crosslake Connection Closed Oct. 17-18

Monday, October 19, 2026

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Buses replace 2 Line trains between South Bellevue and International District/Chinatown on Oct. 17-18 for maintenance.

Bellevue Council approved an ordinance to assume Transportation Benefit District powers for budget consideration.

Bellevue develops pre-approved plans for small homes with community input to streamline building DADUs and cottages.

City corrected all GMA issues, case dismissed after plan updates and ordinance adoption.

The City of Redmond seeks a hotelier for a term ending March 31, 2028, with potential for two additional four-year appointments.

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Your City this week: Crosslake Connection Closed Oct. 17-18“Crosslake Connection Closed Oct. 17-18”
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Buses replace 2 Line trains between South Bellevue and International District/Chinatown on Oct. 17-18 for maintenance.“Buses replace 2 Line trains between South Bellevue and International District/Chinatown on Oct. 17-18 for maintenance.”
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Buses replace 2 Line trains between South Bellevue and International District/Chinatown on Oct. 17-18 for maintenance.“Buses replace 2 Line trains between South Bellevue and International District/Chinatown on Oct. 17-18 for maintenance.”
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Bellevue Council approved an ordinance to assume Transportation Benefit District powers for budget consideration.“Bellevue Council approved an ordinance to assume powers of the Transportation Benefit District for budget consideration.”
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Bellevue develops pre-approved plans for small homes with community input to streamline building DADUs and cottages.“City creates community-informed program to streamline building DADUs and cottages with pre-approved designs and community input.”
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City corrected all GMA issues, case dismissed after plan updates and ordinance adoption.“After updating its Comprehensive Plan and adopting four key ordinances, the City of Mercer Island was found compliant with the Growth Management Act (GMA). The Compliance Order from the Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) in September confirmed all prior non-compliance issues were corrected, leading to the case being formally dismissed.”
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The City of Redmond seeks a hotelier for a term ending March 31, 2028, with potential for two additional four-year appointments.“The City of Redmond has one immediate opening for a hotelier to serve on the Lodging Tax Advisory Commission (LTAC). The position is for a term ending March 31, 2028, with the opportunity to serve two additional four-year appointments.”

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Crosslake Connection Closed Oct. 17-18
Buses replace 2 Line trains between South Bellevue and International District/Chinatown on Oct. 17-18 for maintenance.
Buses will replace 2 Line trains from International District/Chinatown to South Bellevue all day Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18 for planned maintenance.

During the closure, 2 Line trains will operate from Downtown Redmond to South Bellevue, with shuttle buses operating from South Bellevue to International District/Chinatown every 10 minutes, making all local stops.

Council approves ordinance to assume Transportation Benefit District powers
Bellevue Council approved an ordinance to assume powers of the Transportation Benefit District for budget consideration.
The City Council approved an ordinance to assume the powers of the Transportation Benefit District, a step required for councilmembers to fully review and discuss funding options related to the district.
The council voted 6-1 with Councilmember Jared Nieuwenhuis voting no, and the act of assuming the district is described as purely administrative.

Bellevue develops pre-approved plans for small homes
City creates community-informed program to streamline building DADUs and cottages with pre-approved designs and community input.
The City of Bellevue is developing a community-informed program to make it easier to build smaller homes such as detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) and cottages.

As part of the effort, the city will offer pre-approved building plans that property owners can purchase at a set price, making it easier to access high-quality designs and move through permitting more quickly.

Mercer Island Compliant with Growth Management Act
City corrected all GMA issues, case dismissed after plan updates and ordinance adoption.
After updating its Comprehensive Plan and adopting four key ordinances, the City of Mercer Island was found compliant with the Growth Management Act (GMA). The Compliance Order from the Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) in September confirmed all prior non-compliance issues were corrected, leading to the case being formally dismissed.

Redmond seeks hotelier for Lodging Tax Commission
City seeks one volunteer to join tourism advisory group, with term ending 2028.
The City of Redmond has one immediate opening for a hotelier to serve on the Lodging Tax Advisory Commission (LTAC).
The position is for a term ending March 31, 2028, with the opportunity to serve two additional four-year appointments.