T-Mobile recently sub-leased space at the Global Innovation Exchange building in The Spring District for a new Innovation Center. Named “5G Hub”, this space is intended to foster development of their 5G wireless technology applications, devices, and solutions. There are flexible spaces that are intended to promote ideation and collaboration. […]
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Amazon Donates $500,000 to Bellevue Boys & Girls Clubs for Athletic Opportunities
According to a press release, Amazon recently donated $500,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County and Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue. This is to provide opportunities for kids to participate in athletics. “There’s nothing more magical than a bunch of kids putting life’s tensions aside and […]
FANA Group Sells Development Site with 21-Story Building Design for $95.5M in Downtown Bellevue
FANA Group of Companies recently sold their property at 320 106th Avenue Northeast in Downtown Bellevue for a reported $95.5 million, according to King County records. Plans had formerly been created for the project, Four106, consisting of a 21-story building. The lot is situated at the southeast corner of Northeast […]
Meta Pre-Leases Fifth Office Building in Bellevue’s Spring District
Wright Runstad & Company and Shorenstein Properties recently announced that they have pre-leased Block 13 in the Spring District. The planned office building has been leased to Meta. Block 13 will be a nine-story office building with 208,000 square feet of space. The architect for the project is NBBJ. Block […]
1.2M Sq Ft Two-Tower Office Project in Bellevue Gets Updated Name, Rendering
According to documents submitted to the City of Bellevue, updated information has become available regarding the two-tower office project at 500 112th Avenue Northeast. The mixed-use project was previously referred to as “Bellevue Straits”. Lane Partners has changed the name of their nearly 1.2 million square foot development to “Terraline”. […]
Bellevue Ranks 4th for Best U.S. Cities to be Early Adopters of Electric Trucks
According to a recent study done on the 25 best U.S. cities for electric trucks, Bellevue ranked as the number four top contender. Trucks were chosen as the focal point, as they are ranked four out of the top ten best-selling cars in the U.S. As explained by Joe Robinson, […]
Amazon Invests $7.5M into King County Parks, Allowing for Completion of Eastrail in Bellevue
King County Executive, Dow Constantine, announced on September 20th, that Amazon is investing $7.5 million to King County Parks, which will allow for the completion of two key parts of the 42-mile Eastrail, including the Wilburton Trestle in Bellevue. Wilburton Trestle will eventually feature skyline views of Bellevue, connections to […]
Amazon Searching for Local Artists to join 2022 Program, New Art Studio to Open in Bellevue
According to a blog post by Amazon, they are looking for local artists to join their 2022 Artist in Residence program. The program offers $15,000 grants and 10 weeks of free studio space at the Bellevue location or Seattle. Seven artists from the Pacific Northwest will be chosen for the […]
Luxury Condo Tower on Bellevue Way, One88, Officially Sold Out
Internationally recognized real estate development and construction company, Bosa Development, recently announced that they have sold out of their luxury residential tower, One88. The condominium is located at 188 Bellevue Way Northeast. One88 was the first new construction condo tower to be built in nearly a decade. It features 21-stories […]
Interim Assistant Chief of Bellevue Police to Take on Duties August 9
According to the City of Bellevue, City Manager Brad Miyake appointed Wendell J. Shirley to lead the Bellevue Police Department during the search for a permanent replacement. Shirley will be acting as assistant chief for Chief Steve Mylett, who accepted a new job in Ohio. He will take on these […]