In 2024, Downtown Bellevue experienced significant developments and events that influenced its growth and activity. From celebrity stories to major business changes, these articles highlight important moments in the city. Here is a summary of the top 10 articles that captured public interest this year.
1. Taylor Swift Announces December Tour Stop in Bellevue
Taylor Swift’s announcement of a December tour stop in Bellevue was the most-read article of the year. Although this was a joke written for April Fool’s Day, the news generated excitement among fans.
2. Russell Wilson’s Bellevue Home Goes Pending After Two Years
The article covered the sale of Russell Wilson’s Bellevue home, which had been on the market for two years.
3. Bellevue to Welcome First US Location of Popular Japanese Restaurant
The news of a renowned Japanese restaurant opening its first U.S. location in Bellevue created a buzz among food enthusiasts.
4. Ex-Washington Football Head Coach, Kalen DoBoer, Lists Bellevue Home for $4.8M
The listing of Kalen DoBoer’s Bellevue home captured readers’ attention, offering insights into luxury real estate in the area.
5. Seattle Seahawks’ Rookies Spend $22,203.60 on Dinner at El Gaucho Bellevue
This article highlighted the Seahawks rookies’ impressive dinner bill at a popular Bellevue steakhouse, sparking conversations among readers.
6. New Japanese Steakhouse Opens in Bellevue
The opening of a new Japanese steakhouse added to Bellevue’s growing dining scene.
7. New Bellevue Airport Shuttle: Affordable Hourly Service to SeaTac for All Travelers
The introduction of an hourly airport shuttle service connecting Bellevue to SeaTac provided new information for travelers.
8. Bellevue Arts Museum Announces Closure
The closure of the Bellevue Arts Museum was a significant cultural development, drawing widespread interest from the community.
9. Amazon’s Return to Full-Time Office Work Expected to Affect Downtown Bellevue
This article explored the impact of Amazon’s return to full-time office work on the Bellevue area, providing insights into local economic and social changes.
10. Unveiling West Main: Bellevue’s New Dining Destination
The article covered the opening of West Main, a new dining destination in Bellevue that added to the city’s growing reputation as a food hub.
This year’s most-read articles highlight a diverse range of topics, reflecting the interests and priorities of Downtown Bellevue Network readers. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming year!
Why upgrade meydenbauer park when lake Washington is rarely clean or safe to swim after a rain or algae growth. Too many marina’s? Or if the water quality (that we must check before thinking of swimming these days) is poor, then often it’s summer and forest fires smoke can force us indoor to clean air locations- not swimming! What happened to METROs clean up of the lake years ago? No longer funded? Too many bird do beaches or more likely too many marinas. I grew up in Bellevue and swam unconcerned with more than swimmers itch until last few years! So sad to see swimming in lake Washington be reduced by global warming and lack of some regulations? Can’t we clean it up or prevent storm drain overflows after rain polluting our lake?