Author: Kara

King County Library

King County Libraries No Longer Charge Late Fees

On April 26th, the KCLS Board of Trustees approved changes to charging late fees on library books. Since May 9th, the library no longer charges fines on overdue items. Since 2022, the KCLS Board of Trustees have been analyzing the impact of late fines. After gathering and reviewing information for […]

Bellevue 108th Street Mixed-Use Project

Mixed-Use Project on NE 8th St Receives Design Review Approval

Keppel-KBS previously submitted a Design Review application to the City of Bellevue, seeking approval of their mixed-use development. The property is located at 10850 Northeast 8th Street. Plans for the Bellevue Plaza Apartments include the construction of two, five story structures, made up of 244,095 gross square feet additions over […]

Holland Bellevue Main at John L. Scott Building

New Residential Mid-Rise Proposed on Main Street

Holland Partner Group has submitted a new proposal to the City of Bellevue for the John L Scott building at 11040 Main Street. The architect for their proposed project is Weber Thompson. According to the permit for “Holland Bellevue Main”, the proposal includes a residential mid-rise podium project with one […]

PACE

Performing Arts Center Eastside Hires New Executive Director

The Board of Directors of Performing Arts Center Eastside recently appointed Lora Unger as the Center’s new Executive Director. She began her position on May 1st, 2023. “We are thrilled to welcome Lora to PACE as our new Executive Director,” said Board Chair Eric Stelter. “We were all impressed by […]

Graze Craze

Storefront Feat. Charcuterie Boards Opens in Downtown Bellevue

Charcuterie concept shop, Graze Craze, recently opened in Downtown Bellevue at the North Towne Shopping Center. The address is 2632 Bellevue Way Northeast. This is the first storefront to open on the Eastside. Graze Craze features hand-crafted charcuterie boards and boxes that include an assortments of fresh, high-quality ingredients like […]