Amazon is set to lay off 2,303 employees across Washington state, according to a recent state filing, as the company moves forward with a major corporate restructuring effort. The affected roles span software engineering, recruitment, human resources, product management, data engineering, and user experience design, among others. The details were […]
Amazon announced new organizational changes this week that will impact some of its corporate workforce as part of broader efforts to streamline operations and strengthen company structure. The update was shared in an internal memo from Beth Galetti, Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology, outlining that approximately 14,000 […]
The Bellevue City Council has removed language from its 2025 state legislative agenda that referenced expanding Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) authority and modifying property tax lid lift options. The decision came during the council’s October 14 meeting after Councilmember Jared Nieuwenhuis proposed a last-minute amendment. The original draft stated […]
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup expected to bring thousands of soccer fans to the region, the City of Bellevue is inviting local businesses and organizations to take part in the excitement. The city will host an informational meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bellevue […]
The Bravern office towers in downtown Bellevue are facing imminent default on $304 million in mortgage debt, following the departure of Microsoft from the property earlier this year. The 750,000-square-foot complex, once fully leased by Microsoft since 2009, transferred to a special servicer on Sept. 5, according to a commercial […]
The Bellevue City Council recently met to review progress on the 2025 Economic Development Plan. The discussion focused on data and community feedback that will help shape how the city grows economically in the coming years. According to the City of Bellevue, the city has added more than 10,000 jobs […]
La Ree Boutique, located in Old Bellevue just off Main Street, will close its doors after two decades in business. The final day of operation is set for September 25, with the store hosting a farewell gathering that evening from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Owner and founder Rachael Nov […]
Bellevue has been named one of the top innovation hubs in the western United States, according to a new report by CommercialCafe. The study looked at cities across Washington, California, Oregon, Arizona, and Colorado, ranking them on things like STEM jobs, education, talent attraction, patent growth, and the strength of […]
The City of Bellevue is partnering with Govstream.ai to test new artificial intelligence tools aimed at making the permitting process faster, easier, and more consistent. The goal is to help staff manage applications more efficiently, reduce wait times, and support housing and economic development as the city continues to grow. […]
Uber Technologies Inc. may be planning a significant expansion in the Puget Sound region, with a potential new lease of up to 150,000 square feet, according to a report from the Puget Sound Business Journal, which cited four commercial real estate professionals familiar with the discussions. The ride-sharing company, which […]
