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Parent Company of Downtown Bellevue Gym Files for Chapter 11

DavidBartonGym’s parent company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to an article in the Puget Sound Business Journal. Club Ventures Investments LLC listed The Bravern LLC as its second largest unsecured creditor — with $1.18 million owed on its lease — in its Chapter 11 filing in U.S. […]

Voting Begins for ‘The Best of Downtown Bellevue’

Fans of downtown Bellevue can now vote online for their favorite downtown restaurants and retailers in the 10th annual Haute Picks contest,” The Best of Downtown Bellevue.” Haute Picks features 20 categories, including Best Happy Hour, Best Place for Sushi, Best Workout Spot, and Best Place to See and Be […]

City To Hold Open House to Discuss Light Rail Route

If you’ve been confused by all of the updates with regard to light rail recently, this is the event for you.  Local residents are invited to learn more about Bellevue’s proposed light rail route at an open house next week. The City of Bellevue will host a discussion about its […]

Armed suspect killed by officers at Cheveron on Bellevue Way

According to a press release by the Bellevue Police Department: This morning at approximately 2:35 a.m. Police responded to 911 calls regarding a man with a knife at the Chevron Station in the 1600 block of Bellevue Way S.E. Witnesses said a male had a large knife and were threatening […]

Top Ten Posts For 2010

Here is a list of the most popular stories from our site in 2010: Man Jumps to Death at Lincoln Square New Restaurant Opening at Lincoln Square This Fall: Din Tai Fung Restaurants Evicted: Vertigo Lounge & Grill and Zen Asian Bistro Word is – Microsoft Store Coming to Bellevue […]

IBT’s The Nutcracker Ballet – A Show for the Whole Family

Laughter, surprises, and visual delight make the International Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker Ballet a show that all will enjoy. Presented at Meydenbauer Theatre in Downtown Bellevue, this classical rendition of Tchaikovsky and Petipa’s original Nutcracker ballet is a great event to attend this holiday week. IBT is supported by many local companies […]

Pure Barre Opens Today in Bellevue

Pure Barre, a women’s fitness facility, opens today, Dec. 1, in downtown Bellevue. Pure Barre combines ballet, Pilates, and weight lifting in a fast-paced 55-minute session. The full body workout, set to upbeat music, is designed for women of all ages and fitness levels. Sami Sweeney, owner of Pure Barre […]

The Importance of Shopping Bellevue

Bellevue Councilmember Kevin Wallace wrote a recent column in the City of Bellevue’s monthly newsletter.  The column defines the importance of shopping in Bellevue versus other surrounding cities if you’re a resident of Bellevue.  We found this to be a relevant and interesting article and wanted to share with our readers. […]

Electric Car Charging Stations Come to Bellevue City Hall

A ribbon-cutting was held to celebrate the installation of Bellevue’s first public electric vehicle charging stations, ChargePoint America. The event, which included speakers at Bellevue’s City Hall parking lot. During the celebration, a Toytota Prius was be used to show how the charging stations work. Speakers included Bellevue Mayor Don […]