The Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club has put together a program, RestaurantsforResponders.org, to provide support for healthcare workers and restaurants, simultaneously. The program provides restaurant-prepared meals to our overworked local responders, doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers. They are partnering with Overlake and Evergreen Hospitals, the City of Bellevue and surrounding areas, to […]
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Bellevue Rent Ranked as Most Expensive in Washington
Zumper analyzed active listings in March 2020 across 23 metro cities to put together a Seattle Metro Area Report that shows the most and least expensive cities with the fastest growing rents. The most expensive rent was in Bellevue. The price of a one-bedroom unit increased by 0.9% to a […]
Indian Restaurant to Open in Bellevue at Old California Pizza Kitchen Location
An Indian restaurant, Kushi, is planning to open at 595 106th Avenue Northeast. California Pizza Kitchen previously occupied this space.There will be new kitchen equipment, serving area, seating, bar and restrooms, according to the City of Bellevue permit. According to owner, Oliver Bangera, who owns the restaurant with wife Gita, […]
Sound Transit Pauses Construction on East Link Light Rail
Sound Transit has halted construction on the East Link light rail. According to an employee at Sound Transit, this action has been taken to ensure the safety of the construction workforce. Sound Transit came to the decision after evaluating what measures would need to be taken to ensure the safety […]
Paggliaci Pizza Moves on Main Street in Bellevue
Pagliacci Pizza recently moved to a new location in Downtown Bellevue. It is now situated at 10600 Main Street, next to Rite Aid, blocks east from where it was before. We reported in April 2019 that according to a City of Bellevue Application for Design Review, a new condominium project […]
Bellevue Police Develop Tool to Report Violators of “Stay Home” Order
According to a release from the City of Bellevue, the Bellevue police have created an easy way for residents to report violations following Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order. Residents logged into the MyBellevue app will generate a heat map showing where there are potentially illegal gatherings or business […]
City of Bellevue Responds to COVID-19 with Support for Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations
The City of Bellevue recently announced that it is increasing its contract with five human service agencies by $90,000 each. This change is intended to provide emergency financial assistance to the community during the COVID-19 health pandemic. The $450,000 is going to Catholic Community Services, Hopelink, LifeWire, Salvation Army and […]
Bellevue LifeSpring Provides Relief for Families While Demand for Basic Needs Increases Due to Coronavirus
Local nonprofit Bellevue LifeSpring is filling the gaps in services created by the effects of the Coronavirus. They are currently working with the Bellevue School district to support these families and address food and emergency rent assistance needs. Bellevue LifeSpring, the Bellevue School District and Safeway have partnered to create […]
Bellevue Square and Neighboring Retail Shops to Close Due to COVID-19
According to a retail employee that works within The Bellevue Collection, Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square North, Lincoln Square South and Bellevue Place, will be closing as of the 17th at 6 p.m. for the next two weeks. An email from Kemper Retail Management was sent out to managers at the […]
Governor Inslee Announces Statewide Shutdown of Restaurants, Bars and Recreational Facilities in Response to COVID-19
According to a statement released by Governor Inslee, greater measures are being taken to protect against COVID-19. “Given the explosion of COVID-19 in our state and globally, I will sign a statewide emergency proclamation tomorrow to temporarily shut down restaurants, bars and entertainment and recreational facilities.” Moving forward, restaurants […]