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Vino 100 Will Close, Re-Open As "Tajut"

Two years and six months ago, Vino 100 opened its doors at Lincoln Square. Vino 100 is a franchised wine retailer that has many stores throughout the country. Apparently the Downtown Bellevue location has gotten into “a great dispute” with the franchiser, according to the owner of the store, and […]

Bellevue Bachelor? Maybe Not For Long!

Tune into ABC on Monday night, June 22nd, at 8pm to see Downtown Bellevue on “Week Six” of The Bachelorette! Local contestant, Jason, is one of four lucky men remaining on the show that will have the final chance to steal DeAnna’s heart. Monday’s episode will feature “hometown dates,” in […]

City Budget Manger, States Outlook is Positive

At a City Council meeting this week, City Budget Manager Jonathan Swift stated that although there is somewhat of a slowing within the economy, his outlook is generally positive. Swift believes Bellevue’s high level of development activity will continue to last through 2009 – 2010. His belief, which has been […]

Group Health’s Medical Center to Open July 1st

Over the last year, next to Overlake Hospital Medical Center in Bellevue on NE 8th St, Group Health Medical Center has been being built. An article Wednesday in the Seattle Times depicted Group Health Medical Center and its features, which will open to patients July 1st. The 190,000 square-foot building […]

Taking a Tour Through Tower 333

The newly built 20-story Tower 333, where Expedia and company will be occupying, is in the final stages of completion. The lobby is now open to the public, so anybody can take a stroll and view the progress of the building. There is room for five retail locations at the […]

"Bellevue is growing up — and up" Says PI

An article in the Seattle PI today focused on Downtown Bellevue and its recent growth, future growth, and relationship with Downtown Seattle. As reported, a couple that moved into a Downtown Bellevue high-rise in 1996 were the only residents on their floor for four years. Living the urban life in […]

Slight Slump in Downtown Bellevue Economy

It seems as thought, the bearish national economy has finally caught up to Downtown Bellevue. In an address by Bob Derrick to the City Council, Derrick sited slumping housing prices, slowed retail sales, and fewer development projects taking off as the symptoms to the claim. Women’s San Francisco 49ers PINK […]

The Bellevue Collection Launches New Website

Recently, the Bellevue Collection has re-launched its Website, and it is now one condensed site for Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square, and Bellevue Place. The site has a clean feel and reflects the current brand, as well as the remodels that are taking place at the Bellevue Collection. The “Collection Map” […]

Bellevue High Schools Ranked Highly by Newsweek, Again

Any well-respected community has great public schools. In the past years, the Bellevue School District has ranked very highly on the national stage of Newsweek’s ranking for high schools. This year’s report is out, and the results are good. Of the top 1,300 (or 5%) high schools, this is how […]

What is The Bellevue Look, and How to Get It.

Women In Bellevue, it’s all about being functional yet fashionable; the best of both worlds. According to Rachael at La Ree Boutique in old Bellevue, we are evolving into casual chic. She is pairing designer with non-designer pieces. She recommends high quality tee shirts by Monrow, Zooey, or 0039Italy, put […]