Rudy’s Barbershop filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy on April 2, due to the impact of COVID-19 on the business. The original founders of Rudy’s, Wade Weigel and David Petersen, bought the company out of bankruptcy. According to The Seattle Times, Rudy’s Barbershop executives, Petersen and Weigel, along with Tom Bailiff, […]
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UPDATED: Video Surfaces from 2018 of Bellevue Police Officer Placing Woman into Chokehold
A Twitter post that is going viral includes a Bellevue Police Officer taking down a black woman and placing her into a chokehold after she was stopped for a reason that is unknown. The Bellevue Police Department has confirmed that the incident occurred in December 2018. The Bellevue Police Department […]
Bellevue Police Department Seeks Photos and Video Evidence From Burglary and Vandalism During Sunday Protests
According to the Bellevue Police Department’s blog, their detectives are currently investigating burglary incidents, vandalism, and other crimes connected to Sunday’s events. The Bellevue Police are asking witnesses who have video to send them in, in order to help identify the suspects. They have created a dedicated site to upload […]
Bellevue Police Officer Placed on Administrative Leave Over Social Media Profiles
According to the Bellevue Police Department’s blog, it was brought to their attention on Tuesday, June 2nd, that an officer maybe have violated the department’s social media policy. After looking into this matter, they determined there was reason to launch an investigation. The officer has been placed on administrative leave […]
Bellevue Declares State of Emergency, Enforces Curfew
Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson has declared a civil emergency in the city of Bellevue. This is a result of looters in the downtown area damaging property and stealing merchandise. The city has also requested additional law enforcement support from the country and the state. According to the City of Bellevue, […]
Protests in Bellevue Turn into Riots and Looting
Protesters planned to gather in Bellevue this afternoon at 3 p.m. to rally against the death of George Floyd. While the protest began as peaceful, it has turned into a riot. Up to this point, protesters have been at Bellevue Square, The Shops at The Bravern, Bellevue Connection (formerly Bellevue […]
Proposed Office Tower at 106th Ave NE Increases Size of Project
An application has been submitted to the City of Bellevue for redevelopment of the proposed project, “Four 106″, by Fana Group of Companies. The development will also include retail and parking space. The office tower height has increased from 17 stories to 21 stories. The project includes a two-phase Master […]
Bellevue Bike Map Updated for 2020
Bike month, which normally takes place in May, was rescheduled to June this year, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Despite the fact that Bike Everywhere month will involve less events and in-person bike stations, there will still be incentives and activities to participate in. Bikers can earn rewards by posting […]
Chipotle First to Open at New Complex on 116th
Chipotle Mexican Grill is now open on 116th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Fourth Street at the new development, “Bellevue South”. This is the first store in the complex that has opened. The fast-casual restaurant specializes in tacos and burritos. They also offer burrito bowls, salads, and kids meals. “Bellevue South” […]
Two 18-Story Office Towers Planned at Main St. and Bellevue Way
According to an application submitted to the City of Bellevue, CollinsWoerman, a Seattle-based architectural firm, and Cosmos Development, a real estate developer, recently filed a redevelopment plan for the site on the northeast corner of Main Street and Bellevue Way Northeast. Currently residing at this location are OrangeTheory Fitness, Starbucks, […]