Alco Investment Company of Federal Way recently sold their property at 1051 108th Avenue Northeast. The buyer was SRM Development, according to public records. The development company paid over $14 million for the site. The location, which is known for its skinny shape, is 0.92 acres. It currently has multiple […]
Author: Kara
Amazon’s 2023 Artist in Residence Program Largest to Date
The sixth annual Artist in Residence program put on by Amazon provides local Seattle-area artists with a $15,000 grant, 10 weeks of studio space the Bellevue or Seattle offices, and an opportunity to connect with Amazon employees by sharing their artistic inspiration and processes. This year, the program will feature […]
New Bellevue Hair Salon, Square Roots, to Open on NE 4th Street
A new hair salon, Square Roots, is planned to open on Northeast 4th Street and Bellevue Way Northeast. The address is 10419 NE 4th Street. Jamee Mahmood, an experienced hair stylist of over 20 years, including working at the Pro Club salon, plans to have Square Roots open in spring 2023. […]
Amazon Plans to Move into Two Bellevue Office Towers in 2023
Amazon will be moving into two more towers in Downtown Bellevue at the end of 2023, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal. The buildings are 555 Tower and one of the towers at the West Main development. 555 Tower is a mixed-use office space that is made up of […]
City of Bellevue to Buy First Electric Fire Engine
Bellevue City Council met at the end of February and authorized the Fire Department to use a state Department of Ecology grant to purchase Bellevue’s first electric fire engine. It will be used at Fire Station 1, at 766 Bellevue Way SE. The fire engine is a Pierce Volterra, one […]
City of Bellevue Prepares for Automated Vehicles
The Bellevue City Council recently reviewed the Transportation Department’s new Automated Vehicle Strategic Vision. Bellevue and Seattle are working together to build a framework that applies a unified approach to prepare for the arrival of automated vehicles throughout the region. The document that was reviewed discusses a shared future vision […]
Indian Restaurant, Farzi Cafe, to Open in Bellevue March 29th
The award-winning modern Indian bistro, Farzi Cafe, is opening its doors March 29th. This is the first location in the United States for Farzi. The cafe concept launched in 2014 thanks to Zorawar Kalra, often referred to as “The Prince of Indian Cuisine”. Kalra is a global food celebrity and […]
Bellevue Ranks 8th U.S. Suburb with Largest Amount of Coworking Spaces
CoWorkingCafe did a study on the migration from urban to suburban areas with a coworking twist. Through data, the company determined which American suburbs best cater to the work needs of their residents by having the most coworking spaces. The shift from larger, urban areas toward suburban and rural ones […]
Polestar Open at Bellevue Square, Offers Test Drives & Customization
Located on the first level of Bellevue Square, Polestar, the electric car company, opened at the end of 2022. The electric vehicle showroom is located outside of Nordstrom, and near T-Mobile. This is the second showroom to open in Washington, with Tukwila being the other location. Polestar has opened 15 […]
Milk Bar to Open at Nordstrom Bellevue March 23rd
According to a representative for Nordstrom, Milk Bar will officially open its doors on March 23rd, 2023. This if the first full-service shop in Washington state. The famous dessert bakery is known for its cakes, cookies, and cereal milk flavored soft serve. They also offer pie, cake truffles, and gluten-free […]