The city of Bellevue has started updating its Affordable Housing Strategy. This year-long effort will revise the plan for creating and preserving affordable housing in the city. The updated strategy sets a goal of adding or preserving 5,700 affordable housing units over the next 10 years. The new target, approved […]
Ondina, the first multifamily development from Vulcan Real Estate on the Eastside, is now open. The 249-unit residential property, designed by Runberg Architecture Group, is located directly across from the new BelRed/130th East Link Light Rail station in Bellevue. The development is a transit-oriented project, providing residents with easy access […]
Ascend Restaurant has announced its plans to resume operations after a temporary closure due to a power outage. While the restaurant expects power to be fully restored by November 25th, it will officially reopen on Thursday, November 28th, with a special “Carts & Carousels” Thanksgiving Brunch. The restaurant’s team emphasized […]
Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson has declared a local emergency, according to the City of Bellevue. This is following severe windstorms that struck the area on November 19-20, causing widespread power outages, extensive property damage, and dangerous debris. In response, City of Bellevue crews are working around the clock to restore […]
The Bellevue Farmers Market will host its annual Holiday Market at the Bellevue Presbyterian Church, located at 1717 Bellevue Way NE. The market will take place on two dates: Saturday, November 23, 2024, and Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on both days. Attendees will find […]
Tesla’s much-anticipated autonomous RoboTaxi is currently on display at Bellevue Square. This two-passenger, battery-electric vehicle is designed to be fully autonomous, eliminating the need for a steering wheel or pedals. According to an employee at the Tesla store in Bellevue Square, the RoboTaxi is expected to remain on display through […]
Throughout November, Bellden Cafe and the Downtown Bellevue Network are partnering to collect essential baby items for Renewal Food Bank, a nonprofit organization that provides food and other necessary supplies to Bellevue families in need. Donations of baby essentials such as diapers (sizes 4-7), baby wipes, formula, and other critical […]
Cafe Cesura, a locally owned coffee shop, has closed, as confirmed by a realtor at Kidder Mathews. It was located in the Ashton Apartment Tower at 1015 108th Avenue Northeast, just steps from KidsQuest Children’s Museum. According to King County records, Cafe Cesura closed on October 17, 2024. The facility […]
The City of Bellevue has launched a 15-week accelerator program aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners across Eastside communities. The program, which began on September 30, 2024, is a collaborative effort under Startup 425, a regional initiative to expand entrepreneurship. The first group of participants in the program […]
