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Ayo Collections

Celebrate Black History Month with Fashion & Art in Bellevue

This month, The Bellevue Collection, Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP), and local fashion designer Olayinka Ola are teaming up to offer a unique experience in honor of Black History Month. From February 20 to March 9, visitors to Bellevue Square will have the chance to explore installations that showcase Black […]

City of Bellevue

Bellevue City Council Discusses New Transit Option 

Bellevue is planning to get a new transit option by 2030 with the arrival of King County Metro’s RapidRide K Line. The City Council received an update on the project during its meeting on Tuesday, February 11, with Metro representatives outlining the latest developments and community engagement efforts. What is […]

Downtown Bellevue, Meydenbauer Bay Park

Bellevue Police Investigate Drive-By Shooting Near Meydenbauer Park

Bellevue authorities have launched an investigation following a drive-by shooting that took place in the downtown Bellevue area late Monday evening, February 10th. According to the Bellevue Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire near the 9800 block of Lake Washington Boulevard NE, close to Meydenbauer Bay Park, at […]

Meydenbauer Center

Bellevue Chamber to Host 2025 Women’s Leadership Conference Feb 25

The Bellevue Chamber’s 2025 Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC) is right around the corner. This event, scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Meydenbauer Center, will focus on how women can “Invest in Yourself.” A Day to Learn and Grow The conference will explore different […]

Bellevue Towers

Bellevue Towers Leads West Coast in EV Charging Expansion

Bellevue Towers, the two-tower luxury residential community in downtown Bellevue, recently installed 312 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. This is the largest residential EV charging project on the West Coast, making Bellevue Towers a leader in sustainability and innovation. The Bellevue Towers EV Installation Committee and the Board of […]

Somerset Bellevue

Bellevue School District Plans $20 Million Budget Cut

The Bellevue School District has announced a $20 million budget cut for the 2025-26 school year due to rising costs, increased student needs, and not enough state funding. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Aramaki presented the plan at a School Board meeting on February 6, 2025. The goal is to avoid stricter […]