The City of Bellevue is drafting a plan for management of its curb areas and is looking for feedback from the public and employers. They want to know others opinions on how curb spaces should be used. The borders between streets and sidewalks has continued to grow as Bellevue evolves. […]
According to a press release by Puget Sound Energy, the PSE Foundation recently announced the recipients of an $800,000 grant program. The program supports several nonprofit organizations that help to prevent and eliminate homelessness. The Puget Sound Energy Foundation chose the recipients by focusing on core aspirations, principles, and best […]
Now through Sunday, February 6th, live wire light rail vehicle testing will be occurring on the East Link light rail tracks. It will allow crews to ensure that the new line will be ready for riders. According to Sound Transit, trains will be moving up to 35mph on the tracks […]
The City Council recently passed a a resolution to approve the use of a body-worn camera program for Bellevue Police. According to the City of Bellevue, the vote happened after the council was informed of further progress that was made in late 2021 toward implementing recommendations for police use of […]
According to a press release from Wright Runstad & Company, their company, along with Shorenstein Properties, recently announced that The Spring District has been awarded “LEED for Neighborhood Development”. The certification considers the entire communities and is a set of performance standards created to inspire and create more sustainable, well-connected […]
At the end of each year, we look back at our top 10 articles according to our readers. If top performing articles for 2020 focused on how our community went through great change during COVID-19, 2021 has focused on store openings and closures. The top article of 2021, based on […]
After more than a year and a half of renovation, the Bellevue Club Hotel, the premier boutique hotel on Seattle’s Eastside, reopened its doors to give travelers and staycationers an urban wellness retreat like no other. The main priority was to give guests the chance to maintain—or even elevate— their […]
King County Executive, Dow Constantine, announced on September 20th, that Amazon is investing $7.5 million to King County Parks, which will allow for the completion of two key parts of the 42-mile Eastrail, including the Wilburton Trestle in Bellevue. Wilburton Trestle will eventually feature skyline views of Bellevue, connections to […]
The City of Bellevue recently launched its Commercial Rental Relief Grant program. This is intended to help small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. The Commercial Rental Relief Grant program provides a limited number of $2,500 – $15,000 grants to small, Bellevue businesses and non-profit arts organizations […]
Following the tragic shooting that occurred at Sam’s Tavern on July 6, all locations had closed. Beginning today, the other locations will slowly open, but Bellevue will remain closed. The victim, Anna “Maxx” Lopez, who was a bartender at Sam’s Tavern in Downtown Bellevue on 108th Avenue Northeast, was pronounced […]
