Bellevue LifeSpring and three of Bellevue’s top leaders are speaking on the latest COVID-19’s impact on the health of our community and what the future holds for local children. The event is taking place virtually on Wednesday, September 30, at noon. The panel will be speaking from Town Hall. The […]
Announcements
Bellevue Arts Museum to Reopen on October 2
The Bellevue Arts Museum will be allowing visitors to see new exhibits and utilize the building’s amenities once again on October 2nd. They have been working hard to follow CDC guidelines to ensure the health of visitors and employees in order to be able to open their doors. Although they […]
Construction Continues on through COVID-19 in Downtown Bellevue
Construction of major private developments and the public transportation projects are currently in full effect. The construction sector in Bellevue has continued growing, even while the economy has been hit hard but the pandemic. According to the City of Bellevue, the progress also has its challenges. These include; closed streets […]
Facebook Purchases REI’s Bellevue Spring District Headquarters for $390M
REI Co-op announced that it has completed the sale of its Spring District property, for a purchase price of $390 million. The 400,000 square foot campus and 6 acres of land was purchased by Facebook. The sale represents a positive return on the co-op’s investment in the property. It enables […]
Amazon Leases Additional Two Million Square Feet of Office Space in Downtown Bellevue
Vulcan, Inc. just announced that they have begun the development of two new office projects in the Bellevue Central Business District where Amazon has leased both towers. The site is located at 555 108th Avenue Northeast, adjacent to the Bellevue Transit Center. The 555 Tower is a 42-story high rise […]
McCormick & Schmick’s in Downtown Bellevue Permanently Closed
McCormick & Schmick’s is permanently closed at Lincoln Square in Bellevue. They were located on the first floor, across the way from The Container Store. The upscale seafood and steak restaurant chain was open for 15 years in Bellevue. They were known for their seasonally inspired dishes and great happy […]
STK Steakhouse to Open at Lincoln Square in Old Palomino Location
According to a City of Bellevue permit, STK Steakhouse is coming to Downtown Bellevue. They will be opening in Lincoln Square, at what was previously Palomino Restaurant and Bar. The address is 610 Bellevue Way Northeast. The project work includes an interior dining space remodel with interior finishes, interior furnishings, […]
23 New Suspects Charged or Arrested in Bellevue Looting Case
According to the Bellevue Police Department, 46 suspected looters have either been arrested or charged for the damage that was done in Downtown Bellevue during the May 31st riots. Most of the suspects are facing charges of Burglary 2, Possession of Stolen Property, or Malicious Mischief. The Bellevue Police Department […]
Garden d’Lights Canceled for 2020 Holiday Season
Bellevue Botanical Garden recently announced that their annual event, Garden d’Lights, is canceled this year due to COVID-19. Known as one of Bellevue’s signature events, it draws over 90,000 people for a Festival of Lights that lasts over a month during the holiday season. Garden d’Lights has run from the […]
Bellevue Police Need Help Identifying Suspected Looters at Bartell Drugs
The Bellevue Police Department are asking for help in identifying suspects in the looting that occurred at Bartell Drugs. The incident occurred on May 31st at 1048 116th Avenue Northeast. According to Bellevue Police, the owner of the jewelry store was standing in front to protect his store as looters […]