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, […]
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2021 Bellevue Jazz and Blues Festival to Return in Person
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 […]
Proposed 16-Story Office Tower Receives Design Review Approval
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 […]
Grants for the Arts and Culture Program Now Available through City of Bellevue
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 […]
Throwback Thursday: Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour in Downtown Bellevue
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 […]
Luxury Condo Tower on Bellevue Way, One88, Officially Sold Out
Internationally recognized real estate development and construction company, Bosa Development, recently announced that they have sold out of their luxury residential tower, One88. The condominium is located at 188 Bellevue Way Northeast. One88 was the first new construction condo tower to be built in nearly a decade. It features 21-stories […]
Join Councilman Conrad Lee for a live-discussion on Aging in Bellevue August 17
The planned assisted living and memory care facility, Holden of Bellevue, is welcoming Councilman Conrad Lee for an in-depth live discussion on aging in Bellevue. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 17th at 11am. It will be held at the Bellevue Hilton. The address is 300 112th Avenue […]
City of Bellevue Looks to Residents for Feedback to Improve Health of Bellevue’s Waterways
Bellevue residents are being asked to take a survey to help shape the 20-year Watershed Management Plan initiated by the city. The purpose of this is to improve the health of Bellevue’s streams for people and wildlife. The growth of Bellevue’s landscape has affected the health of the waterways and […]
Meydenbauer Bay Park Swimming Area in Bellevue is Closed Due to Bacteria
Meydenbauer Bay Park swimming area is currently closed. According to the City of Bellevue, water quality tests showed increased levels of bacteria in the water. The closure of the swimming area was a result of the direction of Public Health – Seattle and King County. King County routinely tests water […]
Attainable Luxury Clothing Line Now Open at Bellevue Square
Oak + Fort is now open on the second level of Bellevue Square. The affordable, luxury clothing store is located across from Victoria’s Secret. The newly opened shop is a fashion and lifestyle brand that provides attainable luxuries consisting of womenswear, menswear, accessories, jewelry, and homeware. Their designs aim to […]