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2 Line Eastside to Seattle

Sound Transit Delays Eastside Connection to Seattle to Early 2026

Sound Transit recently announced that full service on the East Link Extension (2 Line) is now expected to begin in early 2026, delaying the previously targeted December 2025 opening. The updated schedule reflects the current pace of construction, time needed to finish remaining work, and additional time for testing, staff […]

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Bellevue’s Growing Impact on Washington’s Life Sciences Industry

Washington State’s life sciences industry has grown into one of the top ten in the United States, and Bellevue is playing a key role in this success. With 86 life sciences companies, Bellevue ranks second in the state for life sciences facilities, just behind Seattle, which has 454. The city […]

Car Speeding

Bellevue Sees 163% Increase in Speeding Tickets, Launches May Campaign

The Bellevue Police Department is launching a city-wide speeding emphasis this month following a fatal crash on May 2, which killed an 18-year-old motorcyclist. Starting each weekend throughout May, dedicated officers will focus on reducing speeding and street racing incidents in response to growing community concerns about traffic safety. The […]

COMCAST Rise

Grants Through Comcast RISE Available to Bellevue Small Businesses

Small business owners in Bellevue have an opportunity to apply for a competitive grant program aimed at boosting economic growth and digital equity. Comcast RISE, a national initiative launched by Comcast, is offering grants to 100 small businesses across King County—including those in Bellevue—as part of its 2025 program. Each […]

Motorcycle

Tragic Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of 18-Year-Old in Bellevue

According to the Bellevue Police Department, a tragic traffic collision on Friday night, May 2, claimed the life of an 18-year-old motorcyclist and temporarily shut down a major intersection in the city. At approximately 9:40 p.m., Bellevue Police and Fire personnel responded to reports of a crash at the intersection […]

Reprise Bellevue

Luxury Consignment Store Reprise Opens in Old Bellevue

A new luxury consignment boutique has officially opened its doors in Old Downtown Bellevue. Reprise, located at 10129 Main Street, Suite 107B, began welcoming customers on May 1 and is hosting a series of grand opening events throughout the first part of the month. The store’s grand opening celebrations include […]

R + M Dessert Bar in Bellevue

R + M Dessert Bar Now Open in Downtown Bellevue

R + M Dessert Bar has officially opened its flagship location in downtown Bellevue. The new shop is located at 1025 108th Avenue Northeast, marking the company’s second location after its original storefront in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Founded in November 2017 by chefs Rod Gambassi and Marc Adams, R […]

Downtown Bellevue

Bellevue Business Leaders Warn Tax Increases May Hurt Innovation

A group of Washington’s top business leaders is warning that proposed new taxes could harm the innovation and tech growth that have helped cities like Bellevue thrive. Local tech leaders say the city’s growth could stall if the tax proposals move forward. State lawmakers are considering new taxes to help […]