Bellevue Downtown Association President Leslie Lloyd submitted her resignation last week, according to a statement from the BDA. Lloyd has accepted the position of executive director at the Icicle Creek Center for the Arts in Leavenworth. However, she will stay on to aid the BDA in its transition through Jan. […]
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BevMo! Liquor Store Coming to Downtown Bellevue
The liquor store chain “BevMo!” (Beverages & More) is coming to Downtown Bellevue. The store specializes in sales of beer, wine and spirits. BevoMo! will locate in the Bellevue North Shopping Center on Bellevue Way, leasing 12,000 square feet. The retail space was previously occupied by the Washington State Liquor […]
Sterling Savings Bank Opening New Location in Downtown Bellevue
Sterling Savings Bank is in construction of their newest bank branch in Downtown Bellevue. The location is on Bellevue Way & NE 10th St. The building was previously occupied by Sherman Clay Piano Store, which is now closed.
Your Local Market Announces Permanent Closure
Your Local Market announced Thursday that it will not re-open its doors in downtown Bellevue. Founder Jason Brown said in an e-mail that the market will remain closed due to a lack of financing. He thanked employees and customers for their support. “When we created YLM we knew it would […]
Money Magazine Names Bellevue a ‘Best Place to Live’
For the fourth time, Money Magazine named Bellevue one of the best small cities in America. This year, Bellevue ranked No. 40 on the magazine’s top 100 list. “We’re gratified to be recognized for the fourth time as one of the best places to live in the country,” Mayor Conrad […]
Kemper Development Moves Forward with Lincoln Square Expansion
Plans to expand Lincoln Square in downtown Bellevue are moving forward, according to reports from the PSBJ. Kemper Development Co. has applied for a building permit for the site at 410 Bellevue Way NE, south of the Bellevue Arts Museum, near the intersection of Northeast Fourth Street. The planned $850 […]
Glass Panel Falls From 7th Story at The Bravern
A glass panel fell and shattered, from a 7th-story apartment balcony, Tuesday evening, according to a report in The Seattle Times. Nobody was hurt from the accident, as the glass landed on a residential roof. This is the second time a glass panel has fallen at The Bravern. In December, […]
Bellevue City Council Launches Downtown Livability Initiative
The Bellevue City Council moved forward this week with an initiative to develop code and design guideline changes to ensure a “livable, memorable downtown environment.” On Monday, the council reallocated $350,000 from the city’s capital budget for the Downtown Livability project, according to a press statement. The council will finalize […]
Bellevue City Council : Accommodating bikes downtown and planning transit improvements
The Bellevue City Council on Monday considered whether an overpass or underpass for pedestrians and cyclists should be built at the intersection of NE 8th St and 112th Ave NE. These and other safety details were discussed during a briefing about a plan to ensure that access at Bellevue’s core […]
Struggling “Your Local Market” Closes With the Goal to Reopen Soon
On Friday, June 22nd “Your Local Market” announced via their Facebook page that they would temporarily close their grocery store effective last Saturday. Leading up to the closing the entire store was practically 40% off in an attempt to clear out of their inventory. Founder, Jason Brown has recently communicated […]
