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Tent Collapses at Ice Rink

According to a KOMO news article, the tent covering the Group Health Ice Arena in the Bellevue Downtown Park came collapsing down Sunday evening just after 8pm when 10 people were skating in it – according to Bellevue Police. A young girl skating at the time of the collapse was […]

Send Us Your Best Blizzard Photos

Do you have great pictures you’ve taken in Downtown Bellevue from this blizzard we’ve been living in for the past few days? Send them to info@downtownbellevue.com; we will be posting the best images we receive!

Snowing in Downtown Bellevue? Take a Look at the Web Cams!

If you are curious about the current weather conditions, and want to see if it’s snowing in Downtown Bellevue (or anywhere in Bellevue), be sure to check out the City of Bellevue’s Website. They have live Webcams that are updated every couple of minutes.

Microsoft Puts Their Mark on The Bravern

Microsoft has recently put up signs marking one of The Bravern buildings, which they will be occupying in the first quarter of 2009.  The signs are well placed and visible when driving on I-405. Sunday’s Seattle times featured an article about Microsoft and Expedia moving to Downtown Bellevue.  Expedia is […]

Hyatt Regency Hosts Topping Off Event

On Thursday, the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue and Kemper Development Co. held an event to celebrate the topping off of the hotel’s second guest room tower. The event was held in the new 18,000 sq ft grand ballroom, which when compete will be the largest hotel ballroom on the Eastside, […]

What 5-Star hotel would you like to see in Downtown Bellevue?

As previously speculated, the Ritz Carlton Hotel has been said to potentially occupy space in Downtown Bellevue for some time now. As Kemper Development Co., as well as other development companies, builds hotels in the coming years there will likely be a few 5-star hotels in the works. Some 5-star […]

Cruise Down Bellevue Way Virtually

Recently Google Maps has introduced “Street view,” in Bellevue and surrounding areas. “Street View” allows a viewer to see actual ground level views. This is not just for the Downtown area; it extends into local neighborhoods as well. Take a stroll down Bellevue Way, or into your local neighborhood with […]

Vote for the best of 425

Vote for the best of the Eastside at 425 Magazine’s “Best of 425” survey. Be sure to stuff the polls full of your favorite Downtown Bellevue restaurants, shops, people, and places! Results will be featured in a future “425 Favorites” issue.

The Residence Inn by Marriott Now Open

The Residence Inn by Marriott in Bellevue has opened its doors for business this week. Although not technically in “Downtown Bellevue,” it will still serve as a great hotel for guests looking to stay close to the city. The hotel features 231 guest suites, with a range of studios, 1 […]

Inside Ten20 Luxury Apartments

Ten20 apartments at 108th St and 10th St are now available for lease and will be available for move-in to residents in the coming weeks. A recent tour of Ten20 apartments showed the standard luxury amenities you’d only expect in a high-end condominium complex, such as hardwood floors, granite, marble, […]