Bellevue and Seattle are the only cities in Washington to still have an AAA bond rating, according to a recent statement from the Bellevue City Council. Last week, both Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s assigned their highest ratings for Bellevue’s general obligation bonds. The city’s high bond rating allows it […]
Business
Report: Buyer Lined up for The Bravern Retail Complex
According to a report by the Puget Sound Business Journal, Schnitzer West LLC, the owner of The Bravern, has a buyer lined up to purchase the retail portion of the complex. Schnitzer West put the property for sale in November of last year. The buyer has not been revealed, but […]
Kate Spade is Coming to Bellevue Square, Plus Other New Store Openings
Kate Spade Kate Spade, the women’s designer brand that creates handbags, clothing, jewelry, shoes, and more, will open a store in Bellevue Square. The storefront, which is across the way from the Microsoft Store on the 1st level, is covered in their well-known black and white flowered pattern. The store […]
Adventure Kids Playcare Coming Soon to Downtown Bellevue
Adventure Kids Playcare plans to open a drop-in childcare and entertainment center in downtown Bellevue in May. The business will occupy a location at the previously occupied Storables space on Bellevue Way. the 6,100-square-foot space will include an infant and toddler classroom and a pre-school and elementary school age area. […]
Condominium Sales Looking Up in Downtown Bellevue
We think downtown Bellevue is a great place to live, and we’re glad to see that condominium sales are up in our area this year. One Main Street Condominiums sold 2 more of its 57 homes last week. The remaining 10 homes, a variety of 1-bedroom condos, range from 662 […]
Developer Pays $7 Million for Downtown Bellevue Property
A developer recently purchased the downtown Bellevue site where Taco Time is located for more than $7 million. The 25,025-square-foot property, located at 201 106th Ave. NE, houses Taco Time and a dry cleaner, although the site is zoned for a 20-story mixed-use project. The developer is with an investment […]
Too much Frozen Yogurt in Downtown Bellevue: Shnoo Yogurt Closes
In the last couple years there has been an abundance of frozen yogurt shops in Downtown Bellevue. Unfortunately it looks like Shnoo was not able to survive and has recently closed its shop, which is located at Washington Square next to Top Pot Doughnuts. This is the 2nd frozen yogurt […]
Schnitzer West Puts Shops at The Bravern For Sale
It has been confirmed that Schnitzer West LLC has put The Shops at The Bravern up for sale. This includes 300,000 square feet of retail space, of which 85% is currently occupied. Schnitzer West also owns the 2 apartment towers at The Bravern, but they are not for sale as […]
Registration Open for Eastside Annual Dinner
Downtown Bellevue residents can learn new business strategies and network with business and community leaders this month at the 2011 Eastside Annual Dinner. Registration is now open for the event, which features keynote speaker Tommy Spaulding, author of “It’s Not Just Who You Know.” Spaulding will offer insight on building […]
Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art Set to Close Next Year
Downtown Bellevue’s Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art announced this week that it will close on March 1, 2012, according to an article in The Seattle Times. Rosalie Whyel’s collection includes more than 1,200 dolls as well as dollhouses, miniatures, teddy bears, and other toys. The museum, located at 1116 […]
