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Design for New Downtown High-rise Approved

The design for Soma Towers, a new 2-building development in downtown Bellevue, was approved last week, according to an article in the Bellevue Reporter. The new high-rise is planned to offer mixed-use retail, restaurants, and 266 residential units, including 34 affordable housing units. The 21- and 18-story towers, connected by […]

Bellevue Downtown Association 2011 Haute Picks Winners

The Bellevue Downtown Association has announced the 2011 Haute Picks winners. The Haute Picks are in their 9th year and award businesses voted by the community within certain categories. Best Casual Business Meeting Spot 520 Bar & Grill (5th-year winner) 10146 Main Street 520barandgrill.com Runners-up: Starbucks Coffee Company and The […]

Bellevue Collection Launches New Website

Today the Bellevue Collection launches the newest version of their website. Some of the new features on their site include: A new interactive map Video gallery featuring Bellevue Collection merchants A ‘Dining Guide,’ which includes all 45 restaurants A ‘Coming Soon’ section to follow the new stores coming to The […]

Act Two Guild Benefits Tateuchi Center

Bellevue fashionista and resident Rachel Kim enjoys people watching, especially to observe the unique styles of individuals, and loves the fast paced changes in fashion trends. Rachel recently attended Silhouettes of Style and documented her experience. —- By Rachel Kim Hours after the ‘Wedding of the Century’ on Friday, April […]

Helicopter Flights May Land in Downtown Bellevue

Bellevue City Council members are expected to finalize a decision regarding helicopter landings on top of the 21-story Bank of America Building on Northeast 8th Street at an upcoming meeting. Kemper Development Company has applied for a conditional-use permit that will allow up to 5 helicopter landings and takeoffs each […]

Busy Weekend at One Main Street Condos

More than 50 percent of the condominiums at One Main Street Condos have been sold and interest continues to be high, according to One Main Street Condominiums representatives. Last weekend 35 tour groups viewed the model homes, and within the past week One Main Street Condos has received 6 new […]

Microsoft Renames Prominent Bellevue Street

Microsoft Corporation, well known for its charitable giving, upped the ante today. In a move to stake claim in its high-tech home town, Microsoft has given $1.5MM to the City of Bellevue in exchange for the naming rights of street that has currently been known as ‘Bellevue Way.’ On April […]

Munchbar Adds Happy Hour

The newly opened Munchbar in Bellevue will offer happy hour Monday through Friday, 4 PM – 7 PM and Monday – Wednesday, 9 PM – close. During happy hour customers can enjoy $4 draft beers and well drinks, as well as ½ off several appetizers, including Popcorn Chicken, Crispy Mac n Cheese […]