Bellevue Towers, the two-tower luxury residential community in downtown Bellevue, recently installed 312 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. This is the largest residential EV charging project on the West Coast, making Bellevue Towers a leader in sustainability and innovation. The Bellevue Towers EV Installation Committee and the Board of […]
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Bellevue School District Plans $20 Million Budget Cut
The Bellevue School District has announced a $20 million budget cut for the 2025-26 school year due to rising costs, increased student needs, and not enough state funding. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Aramaki presented the plan at a School Board meeting on February 6, 2025. The goal is to avoid stricter […]
Bellevue Police Find Stolen Donkeys in Fall City
Juan and Julio, two donkeys reported missing after the trailer they were in was stolen on February 1, have been found. At 1:07 p.m. on February 5, a caller reported seeing donkeys matching their description in Fall City. Bellevue Police and the King County Sheriff’s Office are working to return […]
Indoor Playground & Coffee Shop to Open in Bellevue
Fox & Kit, a coffee shop and indoor playground concept, is planning to open its doors at Bellevue Connection. Located at 550 106th Ave NE, next to Itadaki Yakiniku Japanese steakhouse, the cafe aims to cater equally to parents and children, providing a space that combines high-quality coffee with a […]
2025 BAM Arts Fair Set for July 25 – 27 Despite Museum’s Closure
The Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) is getting ready for its 2025 Arts Fair, set to take place July 25-27 at Bellevue Square and BAM. This annual event, recognized as the largest arts and crafts festival in the Northwest, is an opportunity for artists and craftspeople to showcase their work to […]
Salt & Straw Ice Cream Shop Cancels Plans for Avenue Bellevue Location
Salt & Straw, the popular ice cream shop with a large following, has pulled out of Avenue Bellevue, the two-tower luxury development located at Northeast 8th Street. According to a report from Puget Sound Business Journal, although they will no longer be leasing space at Avenue, they continue to search […]
Bellevue Police Urge Awareness After Downtown Robbery
The Bellevue Police Department is urging residents to stay vigilant following a robbery in downtown Bellevue that left a 72-year-old woman injured. Bellevue Police responded to a robbery around 3:50 p.m. on January 10 near the 100 block of 108th Avenue NE. According to officers, the victim, a 72-year-old woman, […]
Bellevue Arts Museum Executive Director Steps Down Amid Museum’s Transition
In a pivotal moment for the Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM), Kate Casprowiak Scher has stepped down as Executive Director effective December 31, 2024. Her resignation comes four months after the museum’s closure was announced in September 2024, following decades of financial instability. Scher’s tenure at BAM was marked by challenges […]
Walmart to Open New Bellevue Office
Walmart has announced the opening of a new office location in Bellevue, specifically designed for its campus associates in the Greater Seattle area. A company spokesperson confirmed the site will be located in the Skyline Tower at 10900 NE 4th Street. This move emphasizes Walmart’s recognition of the Seattle/Bellevue area […]
Fogo de Chão Bellevue’s Liquor License Suspended for Serving Minor
According to signage on the door of Fogo de Chão, as of January 3, 2025, the restaurant’s liquor license was suspended for the reason of furnishing alcohol to a person under 21 years of age. The liquor license will be reinstated as of January 10, 2025. Until then, “Liquor shall […]