Amazon currently has over 3.0 million square feet of leased space in Downtown Bellevue. According to Puget Sound Business Journal, Amazon has also leased space at Bellevue WeWork in the Summit II building on Northeast 4th Street. Newmark Knight Frank, a real estate services company, reported that Amazon occupies floors […]
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Parking Lots Close at Downtown Bellevue Park
According to the City of Bellevue, to further promote social distancing, Bellevue Parks & Community Services closed both of their parking lots at Bellevue Downtown Park. This is part of an effort to discourage large numbers of people traveling by car to destination parks. There will be one parking lot […]
New Bellevue Program Provides Support for Restaurants and Healthcare Workers
The Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club has put together a program, RestaurantsforResponders.org, to provide support for healthcare workers and restaurants, simultaneously. The program provides restaurant-prepared meals to our overworked local responders, doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers. They are partnering with Overlake and Evergreen Hospitals, the City of Bellevue and surrounding areas, to […]
Sound Transit Pauses Construction on East Link Light Rail
Sound Transit has halted construction on the East Link light rail. According to an employee at Sound Transit, this action has been taken to ensure the safety of the construction workforce. Sound Transit came to the decision after evaluating what measures would need to be taken to ensure the safety […]
Bellevue Police Develop Tool to Report Violators of “Stay Home” Order
According to a release from the City of Bellevue, the Bellevue police have created an easy way for residents to report violations following Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order. Residents logged into the MyBellevue app will generate a heat map showing where there are potentially illegal gatherings or business […]
City of Bellevue Responds to COVID-19 with Support for Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations
The City of Bellevue recently announced that it is increasing its contract with five human service agencies by $90,000 each. This change is intended to provide emergency financial assistance to the community during the COVID-19 health pandemic. The $450,000 is going to Catholic Community Services, Hopelink, LifeWire, Salvation Army and […]
Bellevue LifeSpring Provides Relief for Families While Demand for Basic Needs Increases Due to Coronavirus
Local nonprofit Bellevue LifeSpring is filling the gaps in services created by the effects of the Coronavirus. They are currently working with the Bellevue School district to support these families and address food and emergency rent assistance needs. Bellevue LifeSpring, the Bellevue School District and Safeway have partnered to create […]
Bellevue Collection to Donate Two Meals to Families in Need for Every Restaurant Order
The Bellevue Collection has announced a new program where they will donate two meals to Bellevue LifeSpring’s emergency response program for children and families in our Bellevue community for every restaurant take-out, pick-up or delivery order that is received at their restaurants. Restaurants at The Bellevue Collection include Bellevue Square, […]
Governor Inslee Announces Statewide Shutdown of Restaurants, Bars and Recreational Facilities in Response to COVID-19
According to a statement released by Governor Inslee, greater measures are being taken to protect against COVID-19. “Given the explosion of COVID-19 in our state and globally, I will sign a statewide emergency proclamation tomorrow to temporarily shut down restaurants, bars and entertainment and recreational facilities.” Moving forward, restaurants […]
Bellevue Square Modifies Operating Hours, Plus Other Bellevue Businesses Temporarily Close
In an effort to slow the spread of Coronavirus and create social distancing, daily life has been affected and limited consumers routines. The Bellevue Collection tenants are following the recommendations from the CDC and King County Health Department and modifying their hours. Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square North and Lincoln Square […]