Author: Kara

The Lake to Lake trail by Larsen Lake.

Bellevue’s Annual Lake-to-Lake Bike Ride Returns June 14

The City of Bellevue’s Parks & Community Services department will host the annual Lake-to-Lake Bike Ride on Saturday, June 14, at Robinswood Community Park. This event is designed for cyclists of all ages and abilities, offering an opportunity to experience Bellevue by bike on a variety of scenic routes. Participants […]

2 Line Eastside to Seattle

Sound Transit Delays Eastside Connection to Seattle to Early 2026

Sound Transit recently announced that full service on the East Link Extension (2 Line) is now expected to begin in early 2026, delaying the previously targeted December 2025 opening. The updated schedule reflects the current pace of construction, time needed to finish remaining work, and additional time for testing, staff […]

Olson's Tack Shop

Olson’s Tack Shop Marks 80 Years as Bellevue’s Oldest Retailer

Olson’s Tack Shop, the longest-standing business in Downtown Bellevue, recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. Located at 11408 NE 2nd Place, the store has remained a cornerstone of the region’s equestrian community since opening its doors in 1944. The business was founded by Carl Olson, a World War II veteran who […]

Bellevue City Skyline

Bellevue’s Growing Impact on Washington’s Life Sciences Industry

Washington State’s life sciences industry has grown into one of the top ten in the United States, and Bellevue is playing a key role in this success. With 86 life sciences companies, Bellevue ranks second in the state for life sciences facilities, just behind Seattle, which has 454. The city […]

Car Speeding

Bellevue Sees 163% Increase in Speeding Tickets, Launches May Campaign

The Bellevue Police Department is launching a city-wide speeding emphasis this month following a fatal crash on May 2, which killed an 18-year-old motorcyclist. Starting each weekend throughout May, dedicated officers will focus on reducing speeding and street racing incidents in response to growing community concerns about traffic safety. The […]

Pinnacle International, NE 8th and NE 10th

Developer Seeks Zoning Exceptions for Bellevue Six-Tower Project

The City of Bellevue has received a notice of application for two separate requests to adjust certain zoning rules for the proposed Pinnacle North Development, located at 10112 Northeast 10th Street. The applicant is asking to waive the rule that requires the upper floors of buildings 4, 5, and 6 […]

Pride Dog Walk Bellevue Downtown Association

Third Annual Paws & Pride Dog Walk Returns to Bellevue May 31

Bellevue Downtown Park is getting ready to host the third annual Paws & Pride Dog Walk on Saturday, May 31, a family-friendly event produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA) and Eastside Pride PNW. Free registration is now open at this link. Donations are encouraged to support Eastside Pride PNW […]

COMCAST Rise

Grants Through Comcast RISE Available to Bellevue Small Businesses

Small business owners in Bellevue have an opportunity to apply for a competitive grant program aimed at boosting economic growth and digital equity. Comcast RISE, a national initiative launched by Comcast, is offering grants to 100 small businesses across King County—including those in Bellevue—as part of its 2025 program. Each […]