A determination of non-significance was issued to Wright Runstad & Company, who proposed to construct an office building with retail and parking. The decision included Design Review, Variance, and SEPA Determination. The site is located in The Spring District at 1615 123rd Avenue Northeast. The project proposed at The Spring […]
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Bellevue Arts Museum’s Executive Director Resigns Amidst Allegations of Abuse and Disrespect
On March 15, an open letter was written to the Bellevue Arts Museum Board of Trustees, documenting the abuses that the Executive Director inflicted upon the first Black woman curator. It requested acknowledgement of the letter, as well as a response to the demands within it by March 31. Since […]
112th Avenue Corridor to Undergo Large Transformation Over Next Few Years
The 112th Avenue corridor is undergoing a large transformation and will be in the foreseeable future. The now transit-oriented area has over five projects in the works, excluding the Downtown Bellevue Tunnel for the East Link light rail. We are highlighting the different projects that have been proposed along 112th, […]
Artists Request Removal of Bellevue Arts Museum’s Executive Director
An open letter was written to Bellevue Arts Museum Board of Trustees by members of the region’s art community, requesting that Benedict Heywood, BAM’s executive director, be removed. It is asking for acknowledgment of the letter, as well as a response to the demands within it by March 31, 2021. […]
3 Residential Buildings Proposed on Main Street in Bellevue Receive Design Review Approval
US Alliance Gateway, LLC and Encore Architects has received approval for their design review and master development plan. Their multi-building project is planned for 11100 Main Street. The project titled Broadstone Bellevue Gateway, consists of three buildings in one phase. This includes a 22-story independent living tower comprised of 155 […]
Bellevue Hires New Assistant Police Chief Out of Retirement
Filling a leadership role left vacant after Carl Kleinknecht’s retirement last year, Wendell J. Shirley was sworn in as the new assistant police chief in Bellevue on March 8. After retiring in 2019, the former officer of Santa Monica California Police Department came out of retirement to fill this position […]
Bellevue Movie Theatre at Lincoln Square Re-opens after Pandemic-Related Closure
After being closed for almost one year due to the pandemic, Cinemark Lincoln Square is now open. The address is 700 Bellevue Way Northeast. It is located on the third floor. Some movies that are being featured at Cinemark Lincoln Square include Tom & Jerry, Chaos Walking, Long Weekend, Borat […]
34-Story Luxury Condo Project on 108th Ave Receives Design Review Approval
Fana Group of Companies, a real estate investment and development company, received the “go-ahead” by the City of Bellevue when a determination of non-significance was issued for their proposed condo development in Downtown Bellevue. The condominium tower is called “ParqHouse” and is located at 305 108th Avenue Northeast. Last January, […]
Amazon Increases Bellevue Footprint with New Lease
Amazon just announced that they signed a lease with Schnitzer West for The Artise, an office building that is planned to open in 2024. The 600,000 square foot building is located at 788 106th Avenue Northeast. The Artise is located at the corner of 106th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 8th […]
6 Bellevue Restaurants to Feature Take-Out, Delivery, and Indoor, Outdoor Dining at Seattle Restaurant Week
Seattle Restaurant Week is happening from April 1 through April 30. More dining options have become available than in past years, to accommodate the pandemic and different comfort levels. There are five restaurants that are apart of Seattle Restaurant Week, including Duke’s Seafood, Melting Pot, Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar, […]