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New Office Tower Proposed for Downtown Bellevue
A Dallas-based commercial real estate company confirmed last week that it has a contract to purchase the property at 833 108th Ave. NE in downtown Bellevue, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal. A City of Bellevue official said Trammell Crow Co. is proposing a 19-story office tower with about […]
Visit Bellevue Washington Offers ‘Tourism Spotlight Luncheon’
Registration is now open for the upcoming Visit Bellevue Washington “Tourism Spotlight Luncheon” in downtown Bellevue. Visit Bellevue Washington, the city’s official destination marketing organization, will share results of local tourism efforts as well as future plans during the June luncheon. The event aims to show businesses how they can […]
2013 “Best of Downtown Bellevue” Haute Picks Announced
The votes have been tallied and the winners have been announced for the Bellevue Downtown Association 2013 Best of Downtown Bellevue Haute Picks: Best Breakfast/Brunch Chace’s Pancake Corral 1606 Bellevue Way SE, Bellevue Runners‐up: Bellevue Club and Brief Encounter Best Casual Business Meeting Spot Bellevue Club 11200 SE 6th St Runners‐up: The Parlor Collection […]
Spring Forward Expo to Feature Downtown Bellevue Projects
The City of Bellevue’s Spring Forward Expo will showcase plans for the city’s future on Wednesday, April 24, at City Hall in downtown Bellevue. The public is invited to peruse maps and displays for more than 70 projects and initiatives as well as talk with city officials and project managers […]
Apartment complex planned for Old Bellevue: Main Street Gateway Project
Local property owner Vander Hoek Corp. plans to construct a 369-unit apartment complex at the northwest corner of Bellevue Way NE and Main Street in downtown Bellevue, according to permits submitted with the City of Bellevue. The Main Street Gateway project, scheduled for completion in May 2016, will also include 23,475 […]
Business Lunch With Kemper Freeman Jr. Focuses on Future Success of Downtown Bellevue
A Bellevue Chamber of Commerce business lunch this week will bring local business, political, and community leaders together to discuss innovation and the future business success of downtown Bellevue. Guest speakers include Kemper Freeman Jr., principal owner of Kemper Development Company, which built and operates The Bellevue Collection, and Dr. […]
City of Bellevue Manage Sarkozy resigns
According to the City of Bellevue, Steve Sarkozy, Bellevue city manager since 2000, has resigned effective May 15. The City Council approved an agreement for Sarkozy’s separation from service at the end of Monday night’s meeeting, after an executive session, city spokeswoman Emily Christensen said. In a news release, Mayor […]
Development Company Announces Plans for Downtown Bellevue Main St Site
SRM Development plans to build a 258-unit apartment complex in downtown Bellevue this year, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal. SRM Development announced this week that construction will begin in late spring or early summer. The apartments will be situated above 32,000 square feet of commercial space at the […]
Multi-state Prostitution Ring Touches Downtown Bellevue
Six individuals, who utilized a network of apartments in four states, as brothels were indicted last week for conspiracy to transport individuals for prostitution, conspiracy to use a communications facility to promote prostitution and conspiracy to engage in money laundering, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. The indictment was returned […]
