The COVID-19 recession, along with rising real estate and construction costs, have created challenges for completing future voter-approved transit projects on their original schedules. Light rail projects that are currently under construction remain on track. The Sound Transit Board will be creating a plan this summer to respond to the […]
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Wee Tots Children’s Store in Bellevue to Close
Wee Tots, the upscale children’s store on Main Street, is closing this month. The store is located at 10245 Main Street, next to Monsoon. According to an employee, they are in the process of closing down their store. There is limited merchandise available. They had originally planned to close at […]
Ice Cream Shop Hot Spots in Downtown Bellevue
With warm weather predicted for this weekend, we decided to put together a quick list of casual places to grab some ice cream. Featured within the article are shops offering dairy-free and traditional frozen desserts. Cooldown and enjoy your sweet treat at nearby Bellevue parks located within minutes of each […]
City of Bellevue Joins Together to Fight Against Hate, Strives to Keep Community Safe
City of Bellevue leaders have taken action to fight hate, bias and racism, after many instances of hate crimes and discrimination against the Asian and Pacific Islander community nationwide since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. A release from the City explains ways in which they are responding and supporting […]
Amazon Submits Phase 2 Designs for 31-Story Building at Bellevue 600
Amazon recently submitted designs for Phase 2 of their mixed-use project, Bellevue 600. The second phase of the project will include 31-stories of mixed-use office space, meeting rooms, and informal gathering areas so that their growing teams in Bellevue can continue to innovate on behalf of their customers. According to […]
New Development ‘The Bellevue’ to Add 1.8M Square Feet of Mixed-Use Space at The Bellevue Collection
Kemper Development Company recently submitted plans to the City of Bellevue for a mixed-use development at The Bellevue Collection. The project named “The Bellevue”, is planned to be 1.8 million square feet. The development includes 234 luxury residential units, a hotel with 157 rooms, 265,795 square feet of retail space, […]
New Senior Living Community Now Open in Bellevue, Offering Tours with Lunch, Happy Hour
Aegis Living’s newest assisted living and memory care community is celebrating their new location in Bellevue Overlake. Guests are invited to sign up for a tour to experience the new facility. Those interested are welcome to try out a wellness class, light lunch, or happy hour, while previewing the amenities […]
Petting Zoo Announced as New Addition to Bellevue Park’s Gateway Plaza
A new addition to Bellevue Downtown Park’s Gateway Plaza has been announced. A petting zoo will be a permanent fixture of the new pedestrian entrance when construction reaches completion. The petting zoo will feature animals like chinchillas, alpacas, ponies, pigs, rabbits, and kittens. There will be seasonal animals that are […]
New Music Series in Bellevue to Debut in April, Streaming and Outdoors
The new music series is making its debut in Bellevue. Bellevue Beats Music Series is happening from April 7 through October 27. Bellevue Downtown Association is reigniting Downtown’s music scene with a free concert every Wednesday. Shows begin steaming on Wednesdays in April, and transition to outdoor in-person in July […]
2021 Bellevue Farmers Market to Open May 13
The 2021 Bellevue Farmers Market is scheduled to open on May 13th. It will take place every Thursday from 3pm to 7pm at Bellevue Presbyterian Church at 1717 Bellevue Way Northeast. The market features a mix of 35 vendors offering seasonal fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, fresh meats, artisan goods, […]