According to the Bellevue Police Department, a tragic traffic collision on Friday night, May 2, claimed the life of an 18-year-old motorcyclist and temporarily shut down a major intersection in the city. At approximately 9:40 p.m., Bellevue Police and Fire personnel responded to reports of a crash at the intersection […]
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BellHop Shuttle Program Earns 2025 Transportation Vision Award
Bellevue’s free electric shuttle service, BellHop, has received the 2025 Transportation Vision Award from the Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts for its big impact on how people get around downtown. The award recognizes how quickly the service has become a key part of Bellevue’s transportation system since launching in 2023. […]
Sam’s Tavern in Bellevue Launches Live Music on Saturday Nights
Sam’s Tavern in downtown Bellevue is now offering live music on Saturday nights. The restaurant and bar is located at 931 108th Avenue NE. Live music will take place every Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The first event was held on April 26, 2025. The upcoming schedule is […]
Luxury Consignment Store Reprise Opens in Old Bellevue
A new luxury consignment boutique has officially opened its doors in Old Downtown Bellevue. Reprise, located at 10129 Main Street, Suite 107B, began welcoming customers on May 1 and is hosting a series of grand opening events throughout the first part of the month. The store’s grand opening celebrations include […]
R + M Dessert Bar Now Open in Downtown Bellevue
R + M Dessert Bar has officially opened its flagship location in downtown Bellevue. The new shop is located at 1025 108th Avenue Northeast, marking the company’s second location after its original storefront in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Founded in November 2017 by chefs Rod Gambassi and Marc Adams, R […]
Hello Robin Cookie Shop Opening Across from Bellevue Park May 7
Popular Seattle-based cookie shop Hello Robin is set to open its highly anticipated downtown Bellevue location on May 7. The new store is located at 10045 Northeast 1st Street, directly across from Bellevue Downtown Park. At just 200 square feet, the space previously housed Molly Moon’s walk-up ice cream shop. […]
Molly Tea, Jasmine-Focused Bubble Tea Shop, Opening in Bellevue
Molly Tea, a bubble tea brand specializing in jasmine-infused drinks, is opening soon at 103 Bellevue Way Northeast in Bellevue. Originally from Shenzhen, China, Molly Tea focuses on floral teas and Chinese tea culture. The brand scents mountain-grown tea leaves with fresh flowers, with a strong emphasis on jasmine. Its […]
Bellevue Invites Community to Help Name New Downtown Park
Bellevue residents are invited to help name the city’s newest public park, located at the corner of Main Street and 112th Avenue Southeast. The 1.75-acre is located above Sound Transit’s Downtown transit tunnel portal near the southeast edge of downtown Bellevue. Following the completion of the transit project, Sound Transit […]
Main Street Walk and Bike Path Construction to Begin Summer 2025
The City of Bellevue will begin construction on a new multipurpose pathway along the south side of Main Street, a project designed to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety near the upcoming East Main light rail station. Stretching from 108th Avenue to 112th Avenue SE, the upgraded pathway is part of […]
Bellevue Tops List of Priciest Rentals
Bellevue has once again been named the most expensive city for renters in the Seattle metro area, according to the latest Zumper Seattle Metro Area Report. The report, which analyzed active listings from the past month, shows that the median rent for a one-bedroom unit in Bellevue now stands at […]