Bellevue-based real estate investment and development company, Kauri Investments, has recently acquired the site at 1300 116th Avenue Northeast, as reported in a King County affidavit. This 0.6-acre property, currently home to the Eye Clinic of Bellevue/Overlake Optical, was purchased for $6.75 million. Although official plans have not yet been […]
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Wonderbowl to Close at Bellevue’s Lincoln South Food Hall
According to the Employment Security Department, Homegrown Partners LLC will permanently close 10 Seattle-are locations. In Downtown Bellevue, this affects Wonderbowl, which is located at The Bellevue Collection’s Lincoln South Food Hall. The company attributed the decision to an “unsustainable model” resulting from economic pressures, including rising labor and food […]
Bellevue Police Ask Public for Help After Weekend Hit-and-Run Involving Juveniles
Bellevue Police are seeking the public’s help to identify juveniles involved in a deliberate hit-and-run on a bicyclist Saturday evening in Bellevue’s Clyde Hill. Officers responded to an incident on the 9500 block of Lake Washington Boulevard NE. Witnesses reported that a silver Hyundai Elantra, occupied by juveniles, intentionally entered […]
InterContinental Bellevue Luxury Hotel Opens: First in Pacific Northwest
The eagerly awaited luxury hotel has officially opened in the heart of Bellevue. InterContinental Bellevue at The Avenue marks the brand’s first domestic launch since 2017 and is the premier InterContinental Hotel to debut in the Pacific Northwest. Located at the intersection of Northeast 8th Street and Bellevue Way, the […]
Bellevue Downtown Arts Market Returns July 26 – 28
The Bellevue Downtown Arts Market returns this summer from July 26-28 along 106th Ave NE & NE 6th St in Downtown Bellevue. Organized by the Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA), this three-day event will feature over 115 artists presenting a wide array of original artworks and handmade crafts. Attendees can explore […]
Virtual Reality Gaming Arena to Open at Bellevue’s Lincoln Square
A new entertainment venue is opening at The Bellevue Collection’s Lincoln Square South. Located on the third floor, across from Cinemark Reserve. Mirra is a new-to-market social entertainment concept, combining high-tech VR party games, international cuisine, and hand-crafted cocktails for a unique experience. This marks its first U.S. location, with […]
Five Bellevue Grocery Stores to be Sold Amid Kroger-Albertsons Merger
It was recently announced that the proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger will result in the sale of many grocery stores, including those in Bellevue. A total of 124 stores under Kroger and Albertsons brands will be affected. Kroger, which owns QFC and Fred Meyer, and Albertsons, which owns Safeway and Haggen, are […]
Bellevue Police Urge Alertness Amid Street Thefts Targeting Elderly Residents
The Bellevue Police Department is asking residents to remain vigilant after multiple street thefts targeting older individuals. The recent incidents involved a young male and female suspect who approached victims for assistance before stealing valuable jewelry. Recently, a 91-year-old man was targeted on the 13800 block of SE 44th Street. […]
Watermark at Bellevue Opens New Tower and Intergenerational Community
According to a press release, The Watermark at Bellevue has opened its new Independent Living tower, which is now open to new residents. It joins the existing Assisted Living and Memory Care accommodations, offering a comprehensive range of care options tailored to seniors’ needs. Adjacent to the Independent Living tower, […]
Bellevue’s Movies in the Park Begins July 16
Movies in the Park are back in Bellevue from July 16 to August 20. Enjoy a new PG-rated movie every week, with movies at Bellevue Downtown Park on Tuesday nights in July and at Crossroads Park on Thursday nights in August. Pre-movie entertainment kicks off at 7 p.m., showcasing local […]