The proposed 15-story mixed-use project at NE 8th St. and 106th Ave. NE, which is planned to be developed by the Touchstone Corporation, has recently added a visual rending of what the building is planned to look like on their website. The development would be located on the Washington Square […]
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Twisted Cork Reopens During Breakfast & Lounge Hours
After closing in March, Twisted Cork (under new management of the Hyatt Regency Bellevue) has reopened at Bellevue Place for breakfast in the morning and as a lounge in the evening. Below are the new hours of operation: Breakfast Hours Monday – Friday 6:30am – 10:30am Saturday & Sunday 6:30am […]
Construction on the Corner of 106th & NE 8th?
On Thursday last week there were trucks spotted at the corner of 106th Ave. and NE 8th St., taking what seemed to be core samples from the earth below on the unoccupied property. Core samples are typically a first step when a developer is looking to build onto new land. This is […]
Plans for Washington Square Superblock Continue
The Seattle-based developer Touchstone confirmed on Thursday its plans to continue development on the Washington Square superblock, according to several local reports. At the National Association of Office and Industrial Properties, Douglas Howe (founder of Touchstone) spoke about the plans for a purposed development on the corner of NE 8th […]
CNN Money Ranks Bellevue as #4 Place to Live in America!
CNN Money has ranked Bellevue the 4th best city to live in their 100 Best Places to Live in America 2010 edition. The description includes ‘pluses’ and ‘minuses’ for each city. Bellevue’s ‘pluses’ include natural beauty, excellent schools, and diversity. The ‘minuses’ include pricey real estate and rain. The description of the […]
Mars Hill Church Plans to Lease Old Underhills Space in Downtown Bellevue
The John Danz building, which used to be home to the John Danz Theatre, Good Guys, and most recently Underhill’s Furniture, may now have a new tenant. Mars Hill Church that has locations in Ballard, Downtown Seattle, Federal Way, Lake City, Olympia, and Shoreline looks to add another in Downtown Bellevue. According […]
‘Seattle Team Shop’ Opens at Bellevue Square
A new store has recently opened at Bellevue Square, dedicated to Seattle sports apparel and memorabilia. ‘Seattle Team Shop’ offers licensed products from the Mariners, Seahawks, Sounders, Huskies, Cougars, and more.
$25 Million Gift Donation from Tateuchi to PACE is a Name Changer
Less than 2 weeks after the pre-construction phase was complete, the Tateuchi Foundation is gifting $25 million towards the creation of what has long been known as Performing Arts Center Eastside (PACE). With the generous donation also come the naming rights of the performing arts center, which will now be […]
Word is – Microsoft Store Coming to Bellevue Square
We’ve been told by multiple reliable sources that Microsoft will be opening a store in Bellevue Square. The store, as we are told, will be located in a combination of both the current Tall’s Camera location and Eddie Bauer’s current location. Both Tall’s Camera and Eddie Bauer are relocating to new locations […]
New Café & Wine Bar to Open at Belcarra in Bellevue
A new café and wine bar is planned to open in July of this summer at the base of the Belcarra apartment building at 1032 Ave. It will go by the name of Via Vita Café and Wine Bar and will be inspired by its owner’s travels in Europe. The café will […]
