During a recent City Council meeting on October 29, following a presentation by city staff, the council voted unanimously to approve Bellevue’s 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan periodic update. This is the first major update since 2015 and will guide the city’s growth and development for the next two decades. The plan […]
Williams Sonoma, an upscale retail chain known for high-end cookware, kitchen accessories, and gourmet goods, is undergoing a significant interior remodel. The renovation, which began in July 2024, has allowed the store to remain open throughout the process. The grand reopening is scheduled for Friday, October 25th. According to an […]
The City of Bellevue has launched an online open house to showcase the preliminary design concept for the Grand Connection Crossing, which is available through October 30. This project represents an important part of the Grand Connection program, aimed at facilitating safe travel for pedestrians, cyclists, and others over Interstate […]
Kevin M. Sampson, 36, was arrested by the Bellevue Police Department (BPD) on September 19 while trying to retrieve his impounded grey GMC SUV. He is accused of committing multiple residential burglaries in the Bellevue area between July 16 and September 19, targeting homes while residents slept. Victims reported stolen […]
Recent data from CoWorking Magazine highlighted changes in Work from Home (WFH) trends across the United States, focusing particularly on the Greater Seattle area. The analysis used the latest Census Bureau data from 109 metro areas to examine how remote work has changed over the past decade. In 2023, Bellevue […]
The Bellevue Collection’s Fashion Week took place on October 4-5 and raised $96,000 for local nonprofits. This event, in its 19th year of donating 100% of ticket sales, generated $56,000 for KidsQuest Children’s Museum and $40,000 for WWIN. Over the years, the Fashion Week initiative has contributed $1.4 million to […]
On October 12, 2024, at approximately 10:36 a.m., Bellevue Police responded to reports of a black Mercedes sedan idling in a parking lot on the 3500 block of 108th Ave NE, where both the driver and passenger appeared to be asleep. When officers arrived, they discovered that both men, described […]
The Grand Connection Crossing project in Bellevue has reached a significant milestone. An online open house will be held from October 16 to October 31, allowing the public to learn about the preferred design for a multi-use crossing over Interstate 405. This crossing is designed for pedestrians and cyclists and […]
The City of Bellevue has initiated a program providing permit review and inspection fee waivers for developers of affordable housing projects. This move is designed to reduce the financial burden associated with constructing affordable housing in the area. To qualify for the fee waivers, all housing units within a project […]
The City of Bellevue is currently reviewing new development plans submitted by Pokémon Company International for its upcoming leased office space, under the project name of “Tetris”, featuring a small museum, dining, and amenities. This development is part of a larger project known as The Eight, which includes a 25-story […]
