OpenAI is expanding its footprint in downtown Bellevue by leasing additional office space, according to a February 3 report from commercial real estate data firm CoStar. The artificial intelligence company first opened offices in Bellevue in 2024 near Microsoft, its longtime partner. The collaboration began in 2019 with a $1 […]
Canadian fashion retailer Garage is opening a new store at The Bellevue Collection in May 2026, expanding its presence across the U.S. and Canada. The new 2,669-square-foot location will be on the second level in the former Zumiez space, which has since relocated to the former Urbanity space in the […]
As Super Bowl Sunday 2026 nears, downtown Bellevue fans can enjoy the game at several well-known restaurants and bars with big screens, food, and drinks. From longtime local favorites to lively sports bars and pubs, these venues provide football-friendly atmospheres for Seahawks and Patriots fans alike. 520 Bar & Grill […]
Databricks Inc. and Uber Technologies Inc. are in discussions to lease a majority of the office space at Four106, a newly completed office tower in downtown Bellevue, according to a recent report by the Puget Sound Business Journal. Two real estate industry sources told Puget Sound Business Journal that the […]
Reality Break Escapes, a Bellevue escape room located in Downtown Bellevue, will close its location at the end of February 2026, according to an announcement shared on the company’s Instagram account. The business cited nearly eight years of operation in Bellevue, during which it hosted escape room experiences for families, […]
Market Overview (2025 vs 2024) Bellevue’s condominium market in 2025 appeared to cool compared to the banner year of 2024. By the numbers, both sales volume and prices dipped: total condo sales fell and the median sale price declined year-over-year. However, this apparent downturn is misleading without context. The previous […]
The Bellevue Collection will celebrate Lunar New Year at Bellevue Square with a series of events, displays, and promotions in honor of the 2026 Year of the Horse. Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar and is celebrated by many Asian cultures, including Chinese, Korean, […]
Amazon has announced a new round of layoffs that will affect approximately 16,000 roles across the company, according to a recent blog post from Beth Galetti, Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology at Amazon. In the announcement, Galetti said the reductions are part of ongoing organizational changes aimed […]
The beloved Portland-based ice cream company is finally coming to Downtown Bellevue. Salt & Straw has announced it will open a new scoop shop at 10415 NE 4th Street in Bellevue later this spring, marking the brand’s first-ever location in the city. The expansion is a welcome surprise for Eastside ice cream […]
A new South Indian restaurant, Shri Krishna Bhavan, has opened at the corner of Bellevue Way Northeast and Main Street. The restaurant is located at 13 Bellevue Way SE. Shri Krishna Bhavan is open daily except Tuesdays, with hours from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to […]
