The City of Bellevue plans to roll out a new permit at the end of January 2026 aimed at speeding up approvals for smaller residential developments. The permit applies to what the city calls “middle housing,” which includes projects with three to six homes on a single property. These can […]
Paris Baguette has opened a new bakery inside Salesforce Tower in downtown Bellevue, marking the brand’s first location in the city. The café is located at 929 108th Avenue Northeast on the tower’s retail level and is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Paris Baguette is a South […]
A new apartment building is being proposed in Bellevue’s Spring District as part of the area’s continued transformation into a dense, transit-oriented neighborhood centered around light rail. The project, called 12th Place, Building A, is planned for 1299 120th Avenue NE in the BelRed area. The applicant is seeking Administrative […]
Amazon has recently filed permits with the City of Bellevue to move forward with several remaining office tower projects, signaling renewed construction activity tied to the company’s continued presence in the city. The permits cover multiple developments, including Tower 1 at Bellevue 600, located at 633 110th Ave. NE, as […]
The City of Bellevue is moving forward with Stage 2 of the Meydenbauer Bay Park expansion project, with construction currently expected to begin in late 2029. According to a representative from the city’s Parks & Community Services department, the project continues to proceed smoothly and remains on schedule. The city […]
A prominent downtown Bellevue office building has been listed for sale as activity in the Eastside office sector shows signs of improvement. Bellevue Plaza East, a nine-story, 158,000-square-foot office building at 11100 NE Eighth St., has been listed for sale. The property is owned by CLPF Bellevue Office LLC, with […]
Sabine Café is targeting a late June or early July opening for its new Bellevue location, according to a company representative, as construction on the space continues. The restaurant will open inside The Eight, a 25-story office tower located at 10666 NE 8th St. in Downtown Bellevue. The project marks […]
A new eight story multifamily residential building has been proposed for the Wilburton neighborhood at 11661 SE 1st Street under the name Westridge Multifamily Residences. The proposal requests Design Review approval, along with related permits and approvals, to develop two adjoining parcels with an eight story apartment building containing 198 […]
In 2025, the stories that drew the most attention from readers focused on development projects, restaurant openings and closures, business changes, and major infrastructure updates across Bellevue. The list below highlights the ten most-read articles of the year. Top 10 Most-Read Articles of 2025 Next 10 Most-Read Stories (11–20) • […]
High Street Northwest Development, Inc. has submitted plans to build a new eight-story residential building at 1200 116th Avenue Northeast in Bellevue’s Wilburton neighborhood. The project would include approximately 215 to 225 apartment units, with about 10% expected to be affordable and the rest market rate. The building would have […]
