A new mixed-use project is being planned for 15 103rd Avenue Northeast. The plan for the development, North of Main, has been submitted for design review to the City of Bellevue. The new development is an eight-story mixed use residential building with 140 apartment units. 11,000 square feet of space […]
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Uwajimaya to Undergo Remodel Beginning Mid-February
Uwajimaya, the Asian market and grocery store, located in Bellevue, is going to be remodeled beginning mid-February. It is located at 699 120th Avenue Northeast. Construction will take place in phases throughout the store to allow them to remain open during the remodel. Some of the affected spaces include an […]
Bubble Tea Shop, ChiCha San Chen, Now Open in Bellevue
A new bubble tea shop is now open in downtown Bellevue, ChiCha San Chen. It is located at 308 105th Avenue Northeast. Their menu includes drinks from their Taro Collection, peach collection, tea with coffee, pure tea, tea with honey, tea with mango, tea with passion fruit, tea with lemon […]
Bellevue School District Chooses 3 Elementaries to be Considered for Consolidation
The Bellevue School District’s board met today to discuss the consolidation of three out of seven elementary schools in Bellevue. The intention is to stabilize elementary enrollment, as it has greatly declined. The schools that were up for discussion included Ardmore, Eastgate, Enatai, Phantom Lake, Sherwood Forest, Woodridge, and Wilburton. […]
Bellevue Honors Black History Month with Historical Performances
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 […]
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 […]