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Bellevue Council Opposes State Tax Increases

At its latest meeting, the Bellevue City Council strongly opposed proposed tax increases under consideration by state lawmakers in Olympia, according to a Bellevue Chamber press release. Councilmembers unanimously approved a letter to state legislators, objecting to raising the Business & Occupation (B&O) tax and implementing a statewide payroll excise […]

Amazon & City of Bellevue

Amazon Commits $100 Million to Affordable Housing in Bellevue

Amazon is deepening its investment in Bellevue’s affordable housing efforts with a new $100 million commitment aimed at expediting development for low-to-moderate income families. The funding, announced during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Spring District BRIDGE Housing Community, will help reduce construction timelines by up to two years, allowing families […]

Startup 425

Bellevue Launches 15-Week Program to Support Eastside Entrepreneurs

The City of Bellevue has launched a 15-week accelerator program aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners across Eastside communities. The program, which began on September 30, 2024, is a collaborative effort under Startup 425, a regional initiative to expand entrepreneurship. The first group of participants in the program […]