Author: Michael

Downtown Bellevue in the News

Today, two articles were written specific to Downtown Bellevue, one by The Seattle Times, and the other by The Puget Sound Business Journal. The articles although different in topic both cover luxury shopping in the downtown core.  See stories below: Bellevue Square sees vacant storefronts as opportunity to remix tenants […]

‘Finally Friday’ at Bellevue Arts Museum

Finally Friday, an event put on by the Bellevue Arts Museum, will feature music, cocktails, and fresh art on Friday, June 26th from 6 – 9pm. Share, connect, and shake it at BAM’s Finally Friday. Climb aboard the inter-galactic dance groove and cruise with DJ Barbarella. Enjoy wine tasting, beer […]

Microsoft Has Arrived at The Bravern

By the end of May, over 1,500 Microsoft employees had begun moving into The Bravern office space, where they will occupy 2 office towers.  Currently, Microsoft occupies 11 floors in Building One and is expected within the next 2 & 1/2 months to occupy the additional available space, for a total of […]

‘Leave Your Car at Home’ – Saving Money

‘Leave Your Car at Home’ Dispatch #4 Probably the biggest benefit to not owning a car has been the savings I’ve incurred over time and if you wanted to release even more disposable income you could consider taking part in some home equity release. My friend told me they got […]

Everything is ‘One Block Away’ at Washington Square

Residents began moving into Washington Square Condominiums over 18 months ago, in January 2008. We recently visited the property to get an update on how the project has evolved and how the community is beginning to take shape. Washington Square was the first, out of the major condo complexes of […]

Michael Kors Confirms Plans to Open in Bellevue Next Month

In October we reported that Michael Kors was expected to open in July of this year.  Today, the company confirmed plans to open next month.  The 3,000 sq.-ft. Michael Kors lifestyle store will open at Bellevue Square and offer a full range of accessories, clothing, fragrance, eye wear, and other […]

Keep Your Cool

I’ve been so warm during this heat-wave; how do I keep cool in DT Bellevue? – Major Melt-Down Dear Major Melt-Down, I feel the heat. Most homes around town lack air conditioning, and this week’s heat has been so hot that even the National Weather Advisory has issued the Puget Sound […]

Summer Movie Nights at Bellevue Downtown Park

Finally!  Beginning July 7th through August 4th, on every Tuesday, Bellevue Downtown Park will host summer movie nights in Downtown Bellevue.  A new movie for each of the 5 weeks will cater to families and have a PG rating. Admission to each show will be free.  The movies will start […]

Bring Trader Joe’s to Downtown Bellevue!

Boaters World, as many may know, has gone out of business in Downtown Bellevue. It leaves vacant an appealing retail location at the corner of 108th Ave. & Main St. PetSmart has recently taken over what was previously Comp USA’s old location. before the company went out of business last […]