Author: Kara

Overlake Hospital Bellevue

Bellevue Hospital Maintains “A” Grade in Safety

In November 2022, The Leapfrog Group, which informs health care decisions by collecting and reporting data to empower patients, rated Overlake Medical Center & Clinics with an “A” for Hospital Safety Grade. This national distraction recognizes Overlake’s dedication to protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. Hospital Safety Grade […]

Seattle Cocktail Week - Bar Moore

5 Bellevue Restaurants to Participate in Seattle Cocktail Week

Seattle Cocktail Week runs from March 26th through April 2nd. This annual event features restaurants/bars from around the Seattle metro area, with Bellevue being the exclusive participant from the Eastside. This year, five Bellevue restaurants are participating. They will be featuring carefully curated cocktails for participants to consume. The week […]

Bellevue Police Department

Bellevue Increases Patrols after Burglaries Escalate

According to the Bellevue Police Department, they have made a decision to increase patrols after a series of home burglaries have occurred in Bellevue and surrounding areas. Detectives are currently investigating at least 16 Bellevue Burglaries tha tthey believe to have been committed by the same group of suspects. The […]

2 Bellevue Elementary Schools Chosen to Close as Enrollment Declines

The Bellevue School Board has come to a decision as to which elementary schools will close as a result of declining enrollment in the district. Discussions first began in January, to consolidate three of the seven elementary schools to stabilize elementary enrollment. On March 16th, the school board voted to […]

Bellevue City Skyline from Vuecrest

Bellevue Rent Drops 2.9% for 1 Bdrm, Remains Most Expensive City

Zumper, a marketplace for renters, landlords, and multifamily properties, recently published their Seattle Metro Report. This covers the most and least expensive rents and fastest growing rents in the Seattle metro area for February 2023. The median rent for a Washington one-bedroom apartment was $1,535 last month. Bellevue ranked as […]

Bellevue Farmers Market

2023 Bellevue Farmers Market to Open May 18th

The Bellevue Farmers Market is opening on Thursday, May 18th. This takes place at the Bellevue Presbyterian Church’s parking lot, weekly, from 3pm to 7pm. The Market features a mix of vendors offering seasonal fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, fresh meats, artisan goods, and cuisine. All vendors grow and make […]