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 […]
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Goban Korean BBQ Opening in Downtown Bellevue
Goban Korean BBQ is set to open its first Washington location in Downtown Bellevue. The restaurant will be located at MARI Bellevue, a luxury residential building at 10232 Northeast 10th Street. The location is adjacent to Omo Thai Tea, which recently opened in the same building. The new restaurant has […]
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 […]
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 […]
City Council Reviews Next Phase of Meydenbauer Bay Park Expansion
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13, the Bellevue City Council was presented with an update on the next phase of the Meydenbauer Bay Park expansion. City staff shared new details on the Meydenbauer Gateway and Promenade expansion, a project designed to strengthen pedestrian connections between downtown Bellevue and […]
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’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 […]
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 […]
SuperKim Bellevue Closes, Transitions from Crab House to Thai Street Food
SuperKim Crab House has announced it is closing its Downtown Bellevue location. In its place, a new Thai street food restaurant, SuperKim Khao Man Gai, will open on May 28, 2025, at the base of Bellevue Towers (460 106th Avenue Northeast). The closure was driven by challenges with the kitchen […]
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 […]