Recent data from CoWorking Magazine highlighted changes in Work from Home (WFH) trends across the United States, focusing particularly on the Greater Seattle area. The analysis used the latest Census Bureau data from 109 metro areas to examine how remote work has changed over the past decade. In 2023, Bellevue […]
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Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection Raises $96,000 for Local Nonprofits
The Bellevue Collection’s Fashion Week took place on October 4-5 and raised $96,000 for local nonprofits. This event, in its 19th year of donating 100% of ticket sales, generated $56,000 for KidsQuest Children’s Museum and $40,000 for WWIN. Over the years, the Fashion Week initiative has contributed $1.4 million to […]
Vietnamese Vegetarian Restaurant to Open in Bellevue’s Soma Towers
Chay Concept is set to open in December at 10606 NE 2nd Street, according to the manager of the restaurant. It will be located at Soma Towers South in Bellevue. This eatery will cater to plant-based food enthusiasts by offering a vegetarian and vegan menu inspired by traditional Vietnamese cuisine, […]
Bagel & Coffee Shop to Open in Downtown Bellevue
TOASTED., a new bagel and coffee shop, is set to open at Soma Towers in November. The shop will occupy the space located at 288 106th Avenue Northeast. Bellevue will be the second location for TOASTED., which originally opened in the University District of Seattle less than three months ago. […]
Bellevue Police Arrest Suspect for DUI, Assault, and Possession of Explosives
On October 12, 2024, at approximately 10:36 a.m., Bellevue Police responded to reports of a black Mercedes sedan idling in a parking lot on the 3500 block of 108th Ave NE, where both the driver and passenger appeared to be asleep. When officers arrived, they discovered that both men, described […]
Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink Opens November 17
The Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink is set to reopen for its 26th season, operating from November 17, 2024, through January 15, 2025. Located at Bellevue Downtown Park, the rink is recognized as the Eastside’s largest open-air seasonal ice-skating facility. The rink spans 9,000 square feet and offers amenities including a […]
Owner Transforms Passion into Knitting Store in Downtown Bellevue
The Knitters Studio, located in the Elements Too Building in Downtown Bellevue, opened its doors in May 2024. The store is situated across the atrium from the French Bakery and is designed as a colorful space filled with various yarns and fibers. Owner Rene Dickey stated that this is her […]
Seattle Restaurant Week Returns Oct 27 – Nov 9
Seattle Restaurant Week is an opportunity for diners to experience a range of culinary offerings from local restaurants at special prices. During this event, Bellevue hosts several participating restaurants, each offering unique menus and price points. Seattle Restaurant Week is returning from October 27th through November 9th, 2024. Bellden Cafe […]
Bellevue Rent Prices Are Falling, But Still Higher than Last Month
Bellevue has recently been identified as the most expensive city to rent in the Seattle metro area, according to the latest Zumper Seattle Metro Report. This month, the median rent for one-bedroom units in Bellevue is $2,530, showing a decrease of 2.7% from previous months. Meanwhile, the median rent for […]
Update on Bellevue’s Grand Connection Crossing Project
The Grand Connection Crossing project in Bellevue has reached a significant milestone. An online open house will be held from October 16 to October 31, allowing the public to learn about the preferred design for a multi-use crossing over Interstate 405. This crossing is designed for pedestrians and cyclists and […]