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 […]
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New Details Surface for Proposed 4.6 Acre Development in Bellevue
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 […]
COVID-19 Vaccinations Offered through Pop-Up Clinic in Bellevue, Walk-Ups Welcome
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 […]
New Street Signs Unveiled on Main Street Honoring Bellevue’s Sister City in Japan
New street signs have been unveiled near the Bellevue Botanical Hardens, honoring Bellevue’s longest-running sister city relationship, Yao, Japan. The relationship began 52 years ago. Weeks ago, Yao officials sent Mayor Lynne Robinson a photo of a corresponding sign that honors Bellevue. The Yao signs are near the Yao Garden […]
180-Unit Apartment Complex Proposed in Downtown Bellevue at Current Site of Taco Time
Bellevue Investors IV LLC, which is a part of Vulcan Real Estate, recently applied to the City of Bellevue for design review approval of a 180-unit apartment building. The proposed structure is located in Downtown Bellevue, at 201 106th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 2nd Street. The proposed new construction of […]
Bellevue Arts Museum Appoints Interim Executive Director
After an open letter was written to the Bellevue Arts Museum Board of Trustees, documenting the abuses that the executive director had inflicted upon its first Black woman curator, the chief curator and executive director resigned in March. As of recently, a new Executive Director has been appointed. As an […]
Locally Owned Craft Brewery to Open in the Spring District
Bellevue Brewing Company is opening a new location in the Spring District. They recently applied for a permit at 1285 122nd Avenue Northeast. The brewery currently has a location is on 130th Avenue Northeast that opened in 2012. They offer handcrafted beers and a New American pub menu featuring meats […]
Bellevue Ranks in Top Ten for Best Cities to Live in America
A survey was recently taken regarding best cities to live in in America. Bellevue made the top ten list. The city of Bellevue received an A+ for overall Niche grade, A+ for schools, and 4.5 stars out of 5 stars. The information on their website describes the city as having […]
Mixed-Use Project, Avenue Bellevue, Closes Largest Construction Loan in Bellevue History for $700M
Avenue Bellevue, LLC, in partnership with Fortress Development, recently announced that they secured financing for its flagship project, Avenue Bellevue. The two-tower luxury condo, hotel and retail project, is currently under construction. The $700 million transaction with Silverstein Capital Partners is the largest construction loan in Bellevue history. It is […]
Washington Square 8-Story Hotel Project Submitted for Design Review
A design review approval has been submitted to the City of Bellevue for a hotel located on 106th Avenue Northeast. The project name is Washington Square Extended Stay Hotel, located at the Northwest corner of 106th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 9th Place. The 8-story hotel will feature 225 guest rooms, […]