News

Bellevue City Council Approves Bel-Red Plan to Transform Area

On Tuesday, the Bellevue City Council approved the Bel-Red development plan. The re-zoning plan is made up of over 900 acres of industrial and commercial property. This plan, which has been worked on for over 3 years, has the expansion centered on Bellevue’s Light Rail, which was approved in November. […]

Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Features Bellevue’s Growth

February’s issue of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine features the Eastside, and more specifically, Downtown Bellevue as its cover story. The cover’s headline implies a competition between Seattle and Bellevue by stating, “Look out, Seattle. Bellevue is gaining on you.” The article focuses on both the retail, and mixed-use projects that will […]

Helicopters to Fly in Downtown Bellevue?

A public meeting will be held for the application to install a helistop, atop the Bellevue Place Bank of America building by Kemper Development Co. The helistop as described would add lighting, a safety net, and a ladder. The landing location would not allow for refueling. It’s anticipated that there […]

Neiman Marcus Sign Goes Up At The Bravern

This week, the Neiman Marcus sign was put up at The Bravern. The sign is another indicator of the progress of The Bravern project, which includes 2 office towers, 2 condo towers, and a European-inspired shopping experience. Neiman Marcus is scheduled to open in September 2009. Photo Credit: Schnitzer West

Ne-Yo No Shows at Bellevue New Years Eve Party

Pop star, and Grammy winner Ne-Yo was absent from the WET Entertainment’s production of Shine Like A Star 2009 New Years Eve Party Wednesday night. Tickets and promoters failed to bring what was promised: a live Ne-Yo performance at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue to ring in the New Year. Around […]

Downtown Bellevue Blizzard Photos

Thanks for all of those whom submitted pictures! Here are some of the best that were sent in! Photos Credit: Amy, Robert, Jonathan (check out his flickr set of snow photos here)

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 […]

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.