Author: Kara

Bellevue City Skyline from Vuecrest

Eastside Home Prices Increase Nearly 10% in 2024, Leading King County

Homeowners in Bellevue and across the Eastside are seeing significant increases in property values this year, according to early data from the King County Assessor’s Office. While most of King County experienced modest gains, the Eastside — including Bellevue — led the way with an average increase of 9.81%. The […]

The Lake to Lake trail by Larsen Lake.

Bellevue’s Annual Lake-to-Lake Bike Ride Returns June 14

The City of Bellevue’s Parks & Community Services department will host the annual Lake-to-Lake Bike Ride on Saturday, June 14, at Robinswood Community Park. This event is designed for cyclists of all ages and abilities, offering an opportunity to experience Bellevue by bike on a variety of scenic routes. Participants […]

2 Line Eastside to Seattle

Sound Transit Delays Eastside Connection to Seattle to Early 2026

Sound Transit recently announced that full service on the East Link Extension (2 Line) is now expected to begin in early 2026, delaying the previously targeted December 2025 opening. The updated schedule reflects the current pace of construction, time needed to finish remaining work, and additional time for testing, staff […]

Olson's Tack Shop

Olson’s Tack Shop Marks 80 Years as Bellevue’s Oldest Retailer

Olson’s Tack Shop, the longest-standing business in Downtown Bellevue, recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. Located at 11408 NE 2nd Place, the store has remained a cornerstone of the region’s equestrian community since opening its doors in 1944. The business was founded by Carl Olson, a World War II veteran who […]

Bellevue City Skyline

Bellevue’s Growing Impact on Washington’s Life Sciences Industry

Washington State’s life sciences industry has grown into one of the top ten in the United States, and Bellevue is playing a key role in this success. With 86 life sciences companies, Bellevue ranks second in the state for life sciences facilities, just behind Seattle, which has 454. The city […]

Car Speeding

Bellevue Sees 163% Increase in Speeding Tickets, Launches May Campaign

The Bellevue Police Department is launching a city-wide speeding emphasis this month following a fatal crash on May 2, which killed an 18-year-old motorcyclist. Starting each weekend throughout May, dedicated officers will focus on reducing speeding and street racing incidents in response to growing community concerns about traffic safety. The […]

Pinnacle International, NE 8th and NE 10th

Developer Seeks Zoning Exceptions for Bellevue Six-Tower Project

The City of Bellevue has received a notice of application for two separate requests to adjust certain zoning rules for the proposed Pinnacle North Development, located at 10112 Northeast 10th Street. The applicant is asking to waive the rule that requires the upper floors of buildings 4, 5, and 6 […]