As we bid farewell to 2023, it’s time to reflect on the year’s most compelling narratives. From what our readers were interested in, it’s evident that real estate insights and the ebb and flow of restaurant openings and closures held their attention in our top 10 articles. As we anticipate […]
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Bellevue Rent Increases, Surpasses Kirkland
Bellevue has reclaimed the spot of highest rent in the Greater Seattle Metro area, after falling to second place in October 2023, trailing behind Kirkland. Zumper, the real estate platform, analyzed active listings in November, across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities, and cities with the […]
Bellevue Police Break Up Organized Retail Theft Ring at Nordstrom
Multiple arrests have been made by the Bellevue Police Department following a thorough investigation into a series of organized retail thefts at Bellevue Square Mall’s Nordstrom between September and November 2023. The inquiry, led by a seasoned Bellevue Police Detective and supported by the department’s Special Enforcement Team, targeted the […]
Bellevue Seeks Community Input for Next Phase of Meydenbauer Park’s Development
Known for its curved pier and idyllic beach scape, Meydenbauer Bay Park’s second phase of development is now underway. Since opening in 2019, it has been one of Bellevue’s most popular destinations. Community input is important for the project. People are invited to take an online survey by December 31st. […]
New Men’s Barbershop Opens at Bellevue Place
A new barbershop tailored to men has opened at Bellevue Place. It is located at Bellevue Place on the first floor. The address is 800 Bellevue Way Northeast, Suite 111. The barbershop is named after Mark Jacob Baysinger, from Sunnyside, Washington. He created the company in 2004, offering grooming services. […]
New Renderings Show KeyBank Site’s Retail Pavilion Addition
New renderings have surfaced of the commercial real estate project at 10655 Northeast 4th Street. The site currently houses the KeyBank building, with plans for new construction to occur in the front parking lot, fronting Northeast 4th Street. The project is to construct a 3,172 square foot retail and restaurant […]
Bellevue Police Arrest Two, Recover Stolen Vehicle and Gun at Bellevue Square
Bellevue Police caught two people last Friday and found a stolen car and a gun. They got a call from the Bellevue Square Mall security. Around 2:30 p.m., a guard from Kemper Security saw a strange car in the mall’s parking lot. The guard saw a gun on the front […]
Bellevue’s New Year’s Eve Night Market Returns for Second Year
The second annual Bellevue New Year’s Eve Night Market is set to mark the beginning of 2024 with a display of creativity, hosting over 30 craft, food, and beverage vendors. Organized by AHG Cares, the philanthropic branch of Ascend Hospitality Group headquartered in Bellevue, this event receives support from Amazon […]
The Nutcracker Ballet Debuts at Meydenbauer Until Dec 23
For decades, the International Ballet Theatre has put together a ballet of tradition, beauty, and festive cheer with its rendition of The Nutcracker. Featuring impressive costumes and detail-oriented sets, the IBT’s Nutcracker has evolved into an annual tradition for families. Made up of traditional choreography, this rendition boasts not only […]
Microsoft Opts Out of Lease Renewal at Lincoln Square North
Microsoft has opted to relinquish additional office space in Bellevue, with plans to let go of additional square footage at the Lincoln Square North Tower. According to the Broderick Group, who is representing the property, a total of 442,376 square feet across floors nine through 28 will become available in […]