New rental data confirms that Bellevue remains the priciest city to rent in the Seattle metro area. One-bedroom apartments saw a 6.1% increase over the past month, reaching a median of $2,450, while two-bedroom units rose 2.4% to $3,030, keeping the city at the top of the region’s rental market. […]
The Bellevue City Council recently approved an amendment to retain existing stepback requirements along Main Street in Old Bellevue. Stepbacks require upper floors of buildings to be set back from the street, helping maintain a pedestrian-friendly streetscape and the character of the neighborhood. The amendment passed with Dave Hamilton and […]
The Bellevue City Council recently met to advance several major housing initiatives, including the largest housing funding round in Bellevue’s history. These actions are part of the city’s ongoing effort to increase affordable housing in Bellevue and meet growing housing demand as the city continues to attract jobs and residents. […]
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI recently celebrated the opening of a new office space in downtown Bellevue. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday, March 5, at Bellevue City Center Plaza. The event included several members of the Bellevue City Council, including Bellevue Mayor Mo Malakoutian. The new site serves as the […]
A new health optimization and longevity center has opened in downtown Bellevue. Next Health Bellevue is now open at Lincoln Square North, located at 10425 NE 8th St. The center opened with a launch weekend scheduled from March 5 through March 8. Next Health describes itself as a health optimization […]
With spring right around the corner, now is the perfect time to refresh your living space and prepare for seasonal entertaining. A spring-themed workshop at Bellevue Square will allow participants to create their own decorative centerpiece, while home décor retailers throughout The Bellevue Collection offer additional inspiration for updating your […]
Light rail service on Sound Transit’s 2 Line between South Bellevue and Spring District stations was suspended early Tuesday after trains lost power. An alert from Sound Transit was issued shortly after 4 a.m. Tuesday, notifying riders that trains had unexpectedly stopped running because of a power issue. Officials said […]
Bellevue has been ranked No. 12 nationwide in a new study identifying the best small U.S. cities for big career opportunities in 2025. The ranking places Bellevue among the country’s strongest mid-sized economic centers and highlights the broader strength of the Eastside. The study evaluated 298 cities with populations under […]
Baba’s Kebab Shop is planning to open at 595 106th Avenue Northeast in Bellevue, across the street from Bellevue Connection. The Pakistani restaurant was originally scheduled to open in late spring. However, the opening has been delayed due to project-related complications. “Some things unfortunately don’t go as planned in a […]
Overall crime in Bellevue declined sharply in 2025, with police reporting a 27% reduction citywide compared to the previous year, according to the Bellevue Police Department’s annual crime report. Data released in the year-end summary shows total reported crimes dropped from 7,828 incidents in 2024 to 5,698 in 2025. Property-related […]
