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Getting settled, getting around and taking part in city decisions.

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Your first month in Bellevue

Set up electricity, close the old utility account, handle mail and document the move-in inspection. This guide follows the first few weeks of a move, including the final bills that arrive after you leave.

Guide

Renting with no U.S. credit history

A good income doesn't create a U.S. credit file. This guide compares what large landlords publish about screening, guarantors and deposits, and explains where their requirements can leave a newcomer stuck.

Guide

The 2 Line through Bellevue

A station-by-station guide to light rail through Bellevue, with photographs and connections along the route. It covers paying for a ride, reaching the platforms and choosing the stop for your trip.

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How Bellevue's Planning Commission works, and how to take part

Seven residents review the zoning rules that shape Bellevue's neighborhoods. A guide to what the commission decides, what serving involves, and how to apply for a seat or comment on a proposal.