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City of Bellevue

Bellevue City Council Discusses New Transit Option 

Bellevue is planning to get a new transit option by 2030 with the arrival of King County Metro’s RapidRide K Line. The City Council received an update on the project during its meeting on Tuesday, February 11, with Metro representatives outlining the latest developments and community engagement efforts. What is […]

Downtown Bellevue, Meydenbauer Bay Park

Bellevue Police Investigate Drive-By Shooting Near Meydenbauer Park

Bellevue authorities have launched an investigation following a drive-by shooting that took place in the downtown Bellevue area late Monday evening, February 10th. According to the Bellevue Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire near the 9800 block of Lake Washington Boulevard NE, close to Meydenbauer Bay Park, at […]

Bellevue Towers

Bellevue Towers Leads West Coast in EV Charging Expansion

Bellevue Towers, the two-tower luxury residential community in downtown Bellevue, recently installed 312 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. This is the largest residential EV charging project on the West Coast, making Bellevue Towers a leader in sustainability and innovation. The Bellevue Towers EV Installation Committee and the Board of […]

Somerset Bellevue

Bellevue School District Plans $20 Million Budget Cut

The Bellevue School District has announced a $20 million budget cut for the 2025-26 school year due to rising costs, increased student needs, and not enough state funding. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Aramaki presented the plan at a School Board meeting on February 6, 2025. The goal is to avoid stricter […]

Donkeys, Bellevue Beat Blog

Bellevue Police Find Stolen Donkeys in Fall City

Juan and Julio, two donkeys reported missing after the trailer they were in was stolen on February 1, have been found. At 1:07 p.m. on February 5, a caller reported seeing donkeys matching their description in Fall City. Bellevue Police and the King County Sheriff’s Office are working to return […]

Fox & Kit

Indoor Playground & Coffee Shop to Open in Bellevue

Fox & Kit, a coffee shop and indoor playground concept, is planning to open its doors at Bellevue Connection. Located at 550 106th Ave NE, next to Itadaki Yakiniku Japanese steakhouse, the cafe aims to cater equally to parents and children, providing a space that combines high-quality coffee with a […]

Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair

2025 BAM Arts Fair Set for July 25 – 27 Despite Museum’s Closure

The Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) is getting ready for its 2025 Arts Fair, set to take place July 25-27 at Bellevue Square and BAM. This annual event, recognized as the largest arts and crafts festival in the Northwest, is an opportunity for artists and craftspeople to showcase their work to […]