According to the City of Bellevue, in recognition of Black History Month, Bellevue will be featuring a unique type of performance art showcasing the struggle for racial equity during the civil rights movement in the 1960s. The city is partnering with Living Voices, which combines live performance with audio/video, visual […]
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Sales Begin at 6-Story Condo Building, GIS Plaza on 109th Ave NE
Sales recently began for the luxury condominium building, GIS Plaza. It is the only condo community offering completed new construction homes in the area this year. The property is located at 930 109th Avenue Northeast. GIS Plaza is a 6-story mixed-use development featuring a boutique 16 home condominium community called […]
Enrollment Decline Could Result in Closure of 3 Bellevue Elementary Schools
According to an email sent out by the Bellevue School District, a presentation was made in January to the Bellevue School Board to consolidate three of the seven elementary schools to stabilize elementary enrollment. The schools that have experienced the greatest enrollment decline to date include Ardmore, Eastgate, Enatai, Phantom […]
East Link Light Rail Vehicle Testing Continues in Bellevue
The East Link light rail extension has been experiencing new activity as of lately. Trains are being tested on the light rail tracks. They travel in Bellevue at nighttime. According to Sound Transit, crews continue to conduct tests along the extension in Bellevue and Redmond to ensure the new line […]
Bellevue’s Whiskey by John Howie Named One of America’s Top Whiskey Bars
America’s leading spirits publication, Whisky Advocate, recently published a list of their favorite whiskey bars in the United States. Choosing just over 100 bars, taverns and restaurants, the list features all places that were deemed delightful for any whisky drinker. The bars, restaurants, and taverns were chosen based off of […]
Furniture Store, Del-Teet, to Close after 3+ Decades in Bellevue
Located on Northeast 10th Street, the longtime furniture store, Del-Teet, will officially close its door to the public February 28th. After having the same landlord for 37 years, the building is being demolished for an apartment building. The last shopping day of the showroom will be the last day of […]
Intercontinental Hotel Bellevue Reaches New Milestone, Completion of Building’s Framework
One of the world’s leading hotel companies, IHG Hotels & Resorts, recently commemorated the next milestone in the future Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts luxury hotel in Bellevue at Avenue. Alongside company and community leaders, the completion of the building’s framework took place on January 26th, after first breaking ground in […]
Bellevue School District Announces New Superintendent, Dr. Aramaki to Begin July 1
Bellevue School District Board of Directors recently announced a new superintendent, Dr. Kelly Aramaki. He will begin the role on July 1st, after spending the next five months easing into it with the support of the interim superintendent, according to a release from BSD. Dr. Aramaki has a long history […]
Bellevue Park’s Northeast Gateway Closed as Permanent Artwork Takes Shape
According to signage at Bellevue Downtown Park, for the next six to eight weeks, permanent public artwork is being built for the community to enjoy. The artist, Marc Fornes, who founded Brooklyn-based architecture and art studio, THEVERYMANY, has created the artwork that will be on display. It is located at […]
Event Feat. Region’s Restaurant Culture to Spotlight Two Award-Winning Bellevue Chefs
Farm to Table, an event created to spotlight the best of the region’s diverse restaurant culture, is spotlighting award-winning chefs and restauranteurs. There will be 13 chefs featured, with two of them being from Bellevue. Every night features a new chef and menu, with each dish highlighting their speciality cuisine. […]