According to the Bellevue Police Department, Bellevue detectives have cracked the cases of three major regional organized retail theft rings responsible for over $100,000 in stolen merchandise. Charges have been made in two of the organized cases, while the third is pending. Four suspects have been charged, three with working […]
On July 10, 2022, Bellevue Police detectives investigated an assault at the transit center on Northeast 6th Street in Downtown Bellevue. It occurred just after midnight. According to Bellevue Beat blog, a 25-year-old male suspect, Gabriel Vargas-Garcia, assaulted a 63-year-old male victim. The victim sustained critical injuries at the time […]
King County continues to see a rise in the monkeypox virus. Health officials confirmed that it is likely spreading between residents. Nine cases were identified in King County in early July by public health leaders. The first case was identified in Washington state in late May. It is thought that […]
According to a press release, the new website for information regarding Bellevue Police includes recent neighborhood crime data, use-of-force incidents, and information about the police department’s workforce diversity. The site is designed to help strengthen trust between the police department and the community. “We are happy to share this police […]
Bellevue LifeSpring recently had their annual Step Up to the Plate Benefit Luncheon after a two-year pandemic postponement. Many gathered in support of local students from low-income households and celebrated the impact made during COVID. The event raised a record-breaking $768,925. The money will go toward Bellevue children to ensure […]
According to public health officials, several wild ducks and geese in King County tested positive for bird flu. These birds were found on private property and in public parks in Seattle and Bellevue. There is currently a nationwide outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus. The infected birds were found […]
City Hall and other facilities are now operating as they were pre-pandemic. The decision was made following the high vaccination rates in the community, dropping COVID infections, and state and county health directives. “Being able to open up City Hall again to normal business hours is a major milestone, and […]
A Bellevue-based developer and owner of commercial real estate, Wig Properties, recently filed documents with the City of Bellevue detailing their plans for the Red Lion and Hilton hotels. The total land area between the two properties is approximately 15.5 acres. According to City of Bellevue records, the project is […]
A new concept gym is open in Bellevue, bringing intensity to another level. Shred415 is located on 106th Avenue Northeast. The address is 1032 106th Avenue Northeast. Shred415 is an instructor-led high interval training class that targets all muscle groups. Each workout is divided into four 15-minute intervals, alternating between […]
A new semi-professional soccer team is based in the city of Bellevue. Their plan is to have a large presence in the city to eventually grow to a professional status. The team name is Bellevue Athletic FC. The team will be playing in the United Premier Soccer League. There are […]
