Light rail service between Seattle and the Eastside will officially expand across Lake Washington on Saturday, March 28, when Sound Transit opens the long-awaited Crosslake Connection on the Link 2 Line. The new segment will connect the Link 1 Line and Link 2 Line using the I-90 floating bridge, creating […]
The City of Bellevue is moving forward with Stage 2 of the Meydenbauer Bay Park expansion project, with construction currently expected to begin in late 2029. According to a representative from the city’s Parks & Community Services department, the project continues to proceed smoothly and remains on schedule. The city […]
A new national study conducted by CommercialSearch, has ranked Bellevue sixth among U.S. cities best positioned for alternative job markets, highlighting the city’s strong performance in education, commercial growth, and quality of life. The study examined cities with populations between 100,000 and 400,000, evaluating them across metrics including employment, education, […]
The Bellevue City Council elected Mo Malakoutian as the city’s new mayor on January 6, 2026, with Dave Hamilton selected as deputy mayor for the 2026–2027 term. Malakoutian, who has served on the council since 2024, succeeds Lynne Robinson, who held the mayor’s office for several years. Malakoutian will lead […]
A new matcha and tea café, Unique Green Tea, has opened in Downtown Bellevue, introducing AI-powered beverage preparation to the local tea scene. The café is located at 308 105th Avenue Northeast and marks the brand’s first location in Washington state. Unique Green Tea is currently in a soft opening […]
In 2025, the stories that drew the most attention from readers focused on development projects, restaurant openings and closures, business changes, and major infrastructure updates across Bellevue. The list below highlights the ten most-read articles of the year. Top 10 Most-Read Articles of 2025 Next 10 Most-Read Stories (11–20) • […]
Bevel, a new 12-story office building, is currently under design review with the City of Bellevue, located at 870 106th Avenue NE. Project applicants are requesting Design Review approval for Phase 1 of the previously approved Washington Square Master Development Project. The proposal includes a 304,590-square-foot office tower that would […]
The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce is restating its opposition to a proposed statewide payroll tax following new legislative proposals that would exempt employers already paying Seattle’s local JumpStart payroll tax. Under the proposal, companies that pay Seattle’s JumpStart tax would not be required to pay the new state payroll tax. […]
According to signage on the outside of the building, Arctic Elevation is planning to open a new wellness center on Main Street in downtown Bellevue. The facility will be located in the retail space of Main Street Flats, next to Bellden Café. Founded by David Kostroub, Arctic Elevation was developed […]
The holiday season is here, and ROYCE’, the well-known Japanese chocolatier, offers a range of seasonal chocolates perfect for gifting. The store is located on the second level of Bellevue Square. Made with high-quality ingredients and careful craftsmanship, ROYCE’ blends rich flavors with smooth textures, appealing to both casual chocolate […]
