A recent housing study by HireAHelper highlights the growing challenge of homeownership in Washington state, with Bellevue emerging as one of the hardest-hit areas. By 2030, the median home price in Washington is projected to reach nearly $900,000, making it the fifth most expensive state for homebuyers. To afford a […]
The Bellevue City Council has approved updates to its housing rules to comply with new state laws that require cities to allow more types of housing. The changes are intended to increase housing options in Bellevue and follow the passage of House Bills 1110 and 1337 by the Washington State […]
The City of Bellevue is establishing a new Office of the Grand Connection, set to launch on July 16, to manage and oversee one of the city’s most significant urban planning efforts. The centralized office will focus on completing the design and implementation of the Grand Connection Crossing, a proposed […]
Coffeeholic House will officially close its Bellevue location on Saturday, July 6, according to a company representative. The café, which first opened in April 2023 in Old Bellevue, was the brand’s only location on the Eastside. The closure was first announced in a statement shared by the company on Tuesday, […]
Since opening in September 2024, Itadaki Yakiniku at Bellevue Connection (550 106th Avenue NE) has made several changes to create a more flexible and approachable dining experience. Originally launched as an eight-course set menu restaurant, Itadaki has now switched to a full à la carte menu, giving guests the freedom […]
The City of Bellevue has issued a Notice of Application for a proposed update to the Ashwood Park Master Plan and is currently conducting an environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). Located at 10875 NE 12th Street near the Bellevue Library, Ashwood Park sits in the city’s […]
The Bellevue City Council has approved new zoning and land use code changes for the Wilburton transit-oriented development area, moving forward on a long-term plan to transform the neighborhood into a mixed-use, walkable district with strong transit connections. At a recent meeting in June 2025, the council adopted an ordinance […]
A fully leased office building in Bellevue’s Spring District has been sold to Drawbridge Realty, a real estate investment firm based in San Francisco and partnered with KKR/Global Atlantic. The sale was arranged by commercial real estate company Newmark, which represented the seller. The building, known as Block 13, is […]
Voodoo Doughnut is planning to open its first Eastside location at 10713 Main Street in Downtown Bellevue. A representative for the company confirmed that the location has been selected, but no additional progress has been made beyond that point. Permit applications for the project began in May 2025. Plans include […]
A new sushi restaurant, Ozora Izakaya, is set to open in Downtown Bellevue at Soma Towers, located at 288 106th Avenue Northeast, Suite 203. Ozora Izakaya will move into the space formerly occupied by Resonance Events, which closed in August 2023 after nine years in operation. The event venue cited […]
