The City of Bellevue is looking for feedback from the community after the first neighborhood greenway has opened. It is located on 165th and 166th avenues in East Bellevue. The City wants to know thoughts on the project, aiming to create a safer, more comfortable corridor for people to walk […]
Beginning September 10-19, Bellevue will be celebrating the sixth annual Welcoming Week with many different events. The week is dedicated to welcoming new immigrants and celebrating diverse communities. Residents are invited to engage in cultural traditions, art, and dance. Events taking place in Bellevue are as follows: PopUp StoryWalk, “Drawn […]
According to the online rental platform, Zumper, in August 2021, rent in Bellevue increased by 4.7%. The report analyzed active listings across 12 metro cities, showing which cities had the most and least expensive rent, and which had the fastest growing. The median rent for a one bedroom in Washington […]
According to a blog post by Amazon, they are looking for local artists to join their 2022 Artist in Residence program. The program offers $15,000 grants and 10 weeks of free studio space at the Bellevue location or Seattle. Seven artists from the Pacific Northwest will be chosen for the […]
Bellevue’s annual arts festival, Bellwether 2021, is taking place September 9-19. The biennial sculpture exhibit, which began in 1992, now features diverse art forms and supports local artists. This year, Bellwether will include art exhibits, live music, pop-up art shows, artist-led panel discussions, and workshops. There will be two free […]
Goldman Sachs recently signed a lease for the site of Bellevue Straits, at 520 112th Avenue Northeast. Two high-rise office towers are being planned for this location, totaling over 1.2 million square feet of office, retail, and restaurant space. Executive Managing Director, Joe Lynch, and Senior Managing Director, Dan Harden, […]
The 14th annual Bellevue Jazz and Blues Festival will be held in person this year, from October 6-10. Put together by the Bellevue Downtown Association, regional talent will come together to feature over 20 live shoes across Downtown Bellevue. Featured artists include Ray Vega, Thomas Marriot, Roy McCurdy, and Lady […]
In September 2020, we reported that a new office tower was set to begin construction in October 2022, located alongside Interstate 405 on 112th Avenue Northeast. The building is owned by Seattle-based Investment management firm, Columbia Pacific Advisors. The project was under design review at the time. According to the […]
According to the City of Bellevue, organizations and individuals providing art, cultural, and educational programming, events or services for Bellevue residents, can now apply to receive a grant to the City’s Arts and Culture Program. Several different kinds of grants are available for nonprofits and individuals planning to deliver arts […]
Eastside Heritage Center recently featured an “Eastside Story” about a popular ice cream shop that used to be in Downtown Bellevue. Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour was located near Northeast 8th Street and 102nd Avenue Northeast. The popular family destination was originally established in Oregon in 1963 by Bob Farrell and […]
