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Forever 21 Opens at Bellevue Square

Forever 21, the popular fashion retailer known for its trendy clothes at affordable prices, will open its newest store at Bellevue Square on Saturday, July 23rd. Doors will open at 9:30am for the grand opening, and the 1st 200 people in line will receive a Forever 21 gift card valued […]

Bellevue Police Department Deploys Green Vehicle

The Bellevue Police Department recently purchased a new, green vehicle to help patrol downtown Bellevue. In fact, you may have seen it. The vehicle has already logged more than 100 miles. The T3 Motion Law Enforcement vehicle is a no emissions, 100 percent electric vehicle that specializes in community policing […]

Barrio Bellevue Closes

Announced today, Barrio restaurant in Bellevue is now closed. Over the next few months, Heavy Restaurant Group will be transforming the space into an event and catering venue that can hold up to 200 people. It will be unveiled this fall, and the venue will serve food from Lot No. […]

Wells Fargo Lays Off 114 Employees in Downtown Bellevue

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is laying off 114 employees and closing its downtown Bellevue office, according to an article in The Seattle Times. Wells Fargo & Co. decided to close the office, located at 600 108th Ave. NE, when its lease came up for renewal, according to the article. The […]

Design for New Downtown High-rise Approved

The design for Soma Towers, a new 2-building development in downtown Bellevue, was approved last week, according to an article in the Bellevue Reporter. The new high-rise is planned to offer mixed-use retail, restaurants, and 266 residential units, including 34 affordable housing units. The 21- and 18-story towers, connected by […]

Bellevue Downtown Association 2011 Haute Picks Winners

The Bellevue Downtown Association has announced the 2011 Haute Picks winners. The Haute Picks are in their 9th year and award businesses voted by the community within certain categories. Best Casual Business Meeting Spot 520 Bar & Grill (5th-year winner) 10146 Main Street 520barandgrill.com Runners-up: Starbucks Coffee Company and The […]