Hästens, the Swedish family-owned luxury mattress and bedding company, has opened its first Washington State location with a new showroom in downtown Bellevue. The store is located on the retail level of One88, the luxury condominium building along Bellevue Way. The Bellevue opening marks Hästens’ first official flagship in the […]
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Asian Beauty Retailer SUKOSHI Opens at Bellevue Square
SUKOSHI, an Asian beauty retailer, is now open at Bellevue Square, marking the brand’s first location in Washington state. The 2,400-square-foot store is located on the first level of Bellevue Square in the Macy’s corridor. The space previously housed The Disney Store. The remaining portion of that former location is […]
Artisanal Bread Bakery Opens at Bellevue Connection in Downtown Bellevue
BA Artisan Bakehouse is located at Bellevue Connection at 550 106th Ave. NE, Suite 102. The shop focuses on handcrafted breads and is currently operating in a soft-opening phase. According to an employee at the bakery, once the store officially opens, customers can expect a menu featuring approximately 40 to […]
Amazon Files Permits to Restart Work on Bellevue Office Towers
Amazon has recently filed permits with the City of Bellevue to move forward with several remaining office tower projects, signaling renewed construction activity tied to the company’s continued presence in the city. The permits cover multiple developments, including Tower 1 at Bellevue 600, located at 633 110th Ave. NE, as […]
Meydenbauer Bay Park Expansion Update: What’s Next
The City of Bellevue is moving forward with Stage 2 of the Meydenbauer Bay Park expansion project, with construction currently expected to begin in late 2029. According to a representative from the city’s Parks & Community Services department, the project continues to proceed smoothly and remains on schedule. The city […]
Bellevue Plaza East Listed for Sale as Eastside Office Demand Rises
A prominent downtown Bellevue office building has been listed for sale as activity in the Eastside office sector shows signs of improvement. Bellevue Plaza East, a nine-story, 158,000-square-foot office building at 11100 NE Eighth St., has been listed for sale. The property is owned by CLPF Bellevue Office LLC, with […]
Midnight Cookie Co. Closes Bellevue Location at Lincoln Square
Midnight Cookie Co. has announced the closure of its Bellevue location at Lincoln Square’s Lincoln South Food Hall, according to a statement posted on the company’s Instagram page. The store’s final day of operation in Bellevue was January 12. The Bellevue location opened on April 26, 2024, inside Lincoln Square. […]
Bellevue Plans World Cup Activations as 15,000 Visitors Are Expected in City
The City of Bellevue recently hosted an information session at Bellevue City Hall outlining its plans to activate light rail stations and surrounding neighborhoods during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 through July 19. The meeting was led by Jesse Canedo, the City’s Economic […]
Bellevue Ranks 6th in the U.S. for Alternative Job Markets
A new national study conducted by CommercialSearch, has ranked Bellevue sixth among U.S. cities best positioned for alternative job markets, highlighting the city’s strong performance in education, commercial growth, and quality of life. The study examined cities with populations between 100,000 and 400,000, evaluating them across metrics including employment, education, […]
Mo Malakoutian Elected Bellevue Mayor
The Bellevue City Council elected Mo Malakoutian as the city’s new mayor on January 6, 2026, with Dave Hamilton selected as deputy mayor for the 2026–2027 term. Malakoutian, who has served on the council since 2024, succeeds Lynne Robinson, who held the mayor’s office for several years. Malakoutian will lead […]












