A recent housing study by HireAHelper highlights the growing challenge of homeownership in Washington state, with Bellevue emerging as one of the hardest-hit areas. By 2030, the median home price in Washington is projected to reach nearly $900,000, making it the fifth most expensive state for homebuyers. To afford a […]
The Bellevue City Council has approved updates to its housing rules to comply with new state laws that require cities to allow more types of housing. The changes are intended to increase housing options in Bellevue and follow the passage of House Bills 1110 and 1337 by the Washington State […]
After 45 years in business, Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler will permanently close its Bellevue location this September. The closure follows the retirement announcement of Steven Goldfarb, the store’s longtime president and a fifth-generation jeweler. The decision marks the end of an era for one of the region’s best-known family-owned jewelry stores. […]
The Bellevue Collection is hosting a full lineup of complimentary events and seasonal perks this summer as part of its Cabana Club series. From fitness classes and skincare pop-ups to live music and giveaways, the schedule offers a mix of wellness and style experiences throughout July and August. At the […]
The City of Bellevue is establishing a new Office of the Grand Connection, set to launch on July 16, to manage and oversee one of the city’s most significant urban planning efforts. The centralized office will focus on completing the design and implementation of the Grand Connection Crossing, a proposed […]
TikTok has been growing its presence in Downtown Bellevue in recent years, becoming one of the city’s biggest employers and opening a new office to encourage more employees to work in person. At the same time, the company is also cutting jobs in its e-commerce division, TikTok Shop. According to […]
Bellevue has been recognized as the most improved driving city in the nation, according to the 2025 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report. The city jumped 133 spots since 2015, now ranking #41 out of 200 of the country’s most populous cities analyzed. According to Allstate, Bellevue drivers now average 10.58 […]
The City of Bellevue has issued a Notice of Application for a proposed update to the Ashwood Park Master Plan and is currently conducting an environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). Located at 10875 NE 12th Street near the Bellevue Library, Ashwood Park sits in the city’s […]
The Bellevue City Council has approved new zoning and land use code changes for the Wilburton transit-oriented development area, moving forward on a long-term plan to transform the neighborhood into a mixed-use, walkable district with strong transit connections. At a recent meeting in June 2025, the council adopted an ordinance […]
Light rail service on Sound Transit’s 2 Line was down for most of the day on Saturday, June 21, due to a copper wire theft near Wilburton Station, as first reported by The Seattle Times. According to a Sound Transit spokesperson, the wire was stolen around 2 a.m. Saturday. As […]
