TOASTED., a new bagel and coffee shop, is set to open at Soma Towers in November. The shop will occupy the space located at 288 106th Avenue Northeast. Bellevue will be the second location for TOASTED., which originally opened in the University District of Seattle less than three months ago. […]
Bellevue News
Bellevue Police Arrest Suspect for DUI, Assault, and Possession of Explosives
On October 12, 2024, at approximately 10:36 a.m., Bellevue Police responded to reports of a black Mercedes sedan idling in a parking lot on the 3500 block of 108th Ave NE, where both the driver and passenger appeared to be asleep. When officers arrived, they discovered that both men, described […]
Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink Opens November 17
The Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink is set to reopen for its 26th season, operating from November 17, 2024, through January 15, 2025. Located at Bellevue Downtown Park, the rink is recognized as the Eastside’s largest open-air seasonal ice-skating facility. The rink spans 9,000 square feet and offers amenities including a […]
Owner Transforms Passion into Knitting Store in Downtown Bellevue
The Knitters Studio, located in the Elements Too Building in Downtown Bellevue, opened its doors in May 2024. The store is situated across the atrium from the French Bakery and is designed as a colorful space filled with various yarns and fibers. Owner Rene Dickey stated that this is her […]
Seattle Restaurant Week Returns Oct 27 – Nov 9
Seattle Restaurant Week is an opportunity for diners to experience a range of culinary offerings from local restaurants at special prices. During this event, Bellevue hosts several participating restaurants, each offering unique menus and price points. Seattle Restaurant Week is returning from October 27th through November 9th, 2024. Bellden Cafe […]
Bellevue Rent Prices Are Falling, But Still Higher than Last Month
Bellevue has recently been identified as the most expensive city to rent in the Seattle metro area, according to the latest Zumper Seattle Metro Report. This month, the median rent for one-bedroom units in Bellevue is $2,530, showing a decrease of 2.7% from previous months. Meanwhile, the median rent for […]
Update on Bellevue’s Grand Connection Crossing Project
The Grand Connection Crossing project in Bellevue has reached a significant milestone. An online open house will be held from October 16 to October 31, allowing the public to learn about the preferred design for a multi-use crossing over Interstate 405. This crossing is designed for pedestrians and cyclists and […]
Bellevue Offers Fee Waivers to Incentivize Affordable Housing Development
The City of Bellevue has initiated a program providing permit review and inspection fee waivers for developers of affordable housing projects. This move is designed to reduce the financial burden associated with constructing affordable housing in the area. To qualify for the fee waivers, all housing units within a project […]
Pokémon’s Bellevue Office Lease Plans Under Review, Feat. Museum, Dining
The City of Bellevue is currently reviewing new development plans submitted by Pokémon Company International for its upcoming leased office space, under the project name of “Tetris”, featuring a small museum, dining, and amenities. This development is part of a larger project known as The Eight, which includes a 25-story […]