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Cafe Cesura Bellevue

Coffee Spot, Cafe Cesura, Closes in Bellevue

Cafe Cesura, a locally owned coffee shop, has closed, as confirmed by a realtor at Kidder Mathews. It was located in the Ashton Apartment Tower at 1015 108th Avenue Northeast, just steps from KidsQuest Children’s Museum. According to King County records, Cafe Cesura closed on October 17, 2024. The facility […]

Startup 425

Bellevue Launches 15-Week Program to Support Eastside Entrepreneurs

The City of Bellevue has launched a 15-week accelerator program aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners across Eastside communities. The program, which began on September 30, 2024, is a collaborative effort under Startup 425, a regional initiative to expand entrepreneurship. The first group of participants in the program […]

Williams Sonoma Bellevue

Williams Sonoma Bellevue to Unveil Remodel Oct. 25

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 […]

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Man Arrested in Bellevue for Multiple Residential Burglaries

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 […]

Bellevue Collection Fashion Show 2024

Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection Raises $96,000 for Local Nonprofits

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 […]

City of Bellevue

Update on Bellevue’s Grand Connection Crossing Project

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 […]