City Manager Diane Carlson has appointed Dave Tait as the new chief of the Bellevue Fire Department. Tait, a 28-year veteran of the department, had been serving as interim chief since April 2025 following the departure of former Fire Chief Jay Hagen. “We are lucky to have such an exceptional […]
Bellevue City Councilmember John Stokes has announced his decision to step down from his Position 1 seat, with his resignation taking effect on May 2, 2025. Stokes shared the news during a City Council meeting, citing his decision to relocate to Ballard to be closer to his daughter and newly […]
Glowlight Med Spa offers advanced skin and body treatments designed to deliver real results. Specializing in non-invasive aesthetic services, the spa offers laser treatments and injectables, all performed by licensed professionals. Each treatment is tailored to meet individual needs. This month, Glowlight Med Spa is offering exclusive specials: New Client […]
Brent Stewart is now the president of Quality Food Centers (QFC), the Bellevue-based grocery chain owned by The Kroger Co., according to an announcement made on Twitter. His promotion follows the collapse of Kroger’s $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons Cos., which had left QFC’s future uncertain for two years. Stewart […]
Salt & Straw, the popular ice cream shop with a large following, has pulled out of Avenue Bellevue, the two-tower luxury development located at Northeast 8th Street. According to a report from Puget Sound Business Journal, although they will no longer be leasing space at Avenue, they continue to search […]
In a pivotal moment for the Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM), Kate Casprowiak Scher has stepped down as Executive Director effective December 31, 2024. Her resignation comes four months after the museum’s closure was announced in September 2024, following decades of financial instability. Scher’s tenure at BAM was marked by challenges […]
Tesla’s much-anticipated autonomous RoboTaxi is currently on display at Bellevue Square. This two-passenger, battery-electric vehicle is designed to be fully autonomous, eliminating the need for a steering wheel or pedals. According to an employee at the Tesla store in Bellevue Square, the RoboTaxi is expected to remain on display through […]
Bellden Cafe and Downtown Bellevue Network have joined forces to support Porchlight, a local shelter providing vital assistance to men experiencing homelessness in Bellevue. Their collaborative efforts include a community drive to collect essential items followed by a special breakfast event that will be held on June 22nd, 2024. Porchlight […]
Bellevue’s streets are getting a high-tech upgrade as the Bellevue Police Department introduces new tasers and body-worn cameras to its patrol officers. Beginning this month, this initiative aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and safety within the community. The department’s rollout plan includes launching a patrol officer body camera program featuring […]
Marking a milestone in Bellevue’s 71-year legacy, Lynne Robinson has secured her third consecutive term as mayor, a first-time feat for any council-member in the city’s history. The decision was made unanimously at the City Council’s first session of the year held in early January. Robinson was initially elected to […]
