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February 25, 2025 in NewsUncategorized

Bylaw Amendments 2025

The Club’s bylaws have not been updated since 2010. Since then, there have been changes in the Washington State Nonprofit Corporation Law, which governs the Club, changes in technology, and changes in the Club’s operations, all of which ought to be reflected in our bylaws.

A copy of the proposed bylaw changes has been emailed to all current members, and we will be introducing the proposed changes at the March 18 General Membership Meeting. The Board expects to ask the membership to vote to approve the final wording of the changes at our Fall 2025 General Membership Meeting. One important change we are proposing is to streamline the bylaw amendment procedure!

A complete copy of the bylaws, with the proposed changes shown in track changes, is here.

A brief explanation of each change and the reasoning behind it is here.

City Meeting

August 26, 2023 in News

Bellevue City Council 2023 Candidates Climate Forum

This is an important election – 60% of the Council will be elected in November! Get to know the candidates and their priorities for our future.

When? Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 – 7-8:30 PM, desserts and drinks at 6:30 PM

Where?  East Shore Unitarian Church (Sanctuary building), 12700 SE 32nd St, Bellevue, WA 

Topic: City Action on Climate & Environment

Don’t miss the chance to win these door prizes:

  • Two $500 coupons toward purchase of a heat pump water heater
  • Five coupons worth $50-$100 for local vegetarian restaurants
  • A one-month Ridwell trial subscription

 Registration not required, but help us by registering HERE

July 23, 2023 in Local GovernmentNews

Letter to the City of Bellevue Planning Commission on DEIS Response

On June 26th, the NHCC board submitted a letter to the City of Bellevue with feedback regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Action Alternatives based on neighborhood concern around affordability, infrastructure, and impact to small businesses – see PDF below. A summary was also delivered in public comment at the 6/28 Planning Commission meeting. The DEIS is a report analyzing the impact of four housing development strategies (Alternatives) being considered in the city’s 20-year strategy update (Comprehensive Plan).

Summary of Alternatives:

Coal Creek fence

June 26, 2023 in News

Save Coal Creek

On June 16th, the Newport Hills Community Club sent a letter to the Bellevue City Council in support of the preservation of the Coal Creek wildlife corridor as outlined in www.savecoalcreek.org, after our survey out to club members showed unanimous support among respondents (41 responses total). We wrote in support of the Bellevue City Council protecting  this land for our community and future generations by purchasing the the 12-acre parcel of land situated between the Coal Creek Natural Area and Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, as it serves as a crucial wildlife corridor, a historical site, and a beloved green space for our community.