Author: Kara

Original Rudy’s Barbershop Owners Buy Company From Bankruptcy

Rudy’s Barbershop filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy on April 2, due to the impact of COVID-19 on the business. The original founders of Rudy’s, Wade Weigel and David Petersen, bought the company out of bankruptcy. According to The Seattle Times, Rudy’s Barbershop executives, Petersen and Weigel, along with Tom Bailiff, […]

Bellevue Police Officer Placed on Administrative Leave Over Social Media Profiles

According to the Bellevue Police Department’s blog, it was brought to their attention on Tuesday, June 2nd, that an officer maybe have violated the department’s social media policy. After looking into this matter, they determined there was reason to launch an investigation. The officer has been placed on administrative leave […]

Bellevue Declares State of Emergency, Enforces Curfew

Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson has declared a civil emergency in the city of Bellevue. This is a result of looters in the downtown area damaging property and stealing merchandise. The city has also requested additional law enforcement support from the country and the state. According to the City of Bellevue, […]

Protests in Bellevue Turn into Riots and Looting

Protesters planned to gather in Bellevue this afternoon at 3 p.m. to rally against the death of George Floyd. While the protest began as peaceful, it has turned into a riot. Up to this point, protesters have been at Bellevue Square, The Shops at The Bravern, Bellevue Connection (formerly Bellevue […]

Bellevue Bike Map Updated for 2020

Bike month, which normally takes place in May, was rescheduled to June this year, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Despite the fact that Bike Everywhere month will involve less events and in-person bike stations, there will still be incentives and activities to participate in. Bikers can earn rewards by posting […]