The Bellevue City Council was recently presented with Planning Commission recommendations for Land Use Code Amendments regarding the Grand Connection project. The proposal reflects the Grand Connection vision and supports continued planning for implementation of Phase one of the project. It also clarifies city regulations. The Grand Connection will create […]
The Bellevue Downtown Association is hosting the State of the City livestream, as part of the Downtown Talks Speaker Series. On Tuesday, May 25 at 11am, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor will be speaking on how Bellevue has positioned itself for future success in a post-pandemic world. Mayor Lynne Robinson […]
Outdoor dining on Main Street has been extended from now through the summer. Dining has expanded to parking lots, sidewalks, on-street and private patios. In addition to the restaurants on Main Street, more than 40 other eateries are offering outdoor dining across the city. In July 2021, the City of […]
According to a press release, Amazon recently announced that they are donating $1.4 million to the City of Bellevue, which is inclusive of $1 million for the city’s Human Services Fund, $289,000 for neighborhood enhancement projects, and $150,000 for parks improvements. Amazon donated $500,000 to the Bellevue Human Services Fund […]
After hearing the news that Washington restaurants and bars can reward vaccinated patrons, all John Howie Restaurants decided to join in on the fun. Beginning May 19, John Howie Steak, Seastar, Whiskey by John Howie, and Beardslee Public House, will be offering a (first) free beverage of choice to vaccinated […]
A new multifamily residential development has been proposed in Downtown Bellevue. The site is currently US Bank Plaza, Plaza Center, and their parking garage. The name of the project is Bellevue Plaza Apartments. The address is 10850 Northeast 8th Street. According to the City of Bellevue, Bellevue Plaza Apartments will […]
Zumper released their Seattle Metro Area Report, analyzing active listings in April 2021 across 12 metro cities. They collected information to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rent. The Washington median rent for a one bedroom was $1,312. Bellevue was ranked as the […]
A new weekly event will be taking place at Whiskey by John Howie. Beginning Sunday, May 16th, the whiskey bar will feature a “Sunday Funday”. Sunday Funday will highlight a new featured whiskey each week paired with a specially designed food item. Most of Whiskey’s 400+ bottle collection will feature […]
The largest proposed high-rise project in Bellevue, Cloudvue, recently applied for Land Use Code Variance approval. This refers to adding square footage to one level of the hotel and residential building, tower 2. It was originally proposed to be above 80 feet, and is now proposed to be 14,560 square […]
The Bellevue Fire Department mobile vaccination team is opening pop-up clinics at busy locations in Bellevue. This is a part of a county effort to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to more people. The first pop-up is tomorrow at Bellevue Downtown Park from 9:30am to 3pm. The clinic will be located in […]
