ZGF Architects has submitted plans to the City of Bellevue that are in the predevelopment phase for a non-residential project. The project, “Bellevue Connection”, is located at 550 106th Avenue Northeast, next to Bellevue Towers. The project submitted includes a ground floor retail addition of 200 gross square feet, a […]
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Bellevue Arts Museum Announces Virtual Arts Fair Due to Pandemic
Bellevue Arts Museum has announced that they will be hosting their annual Arts Fair as a virtual event this year. The Fair runs from July 21 to August 4, 2021. According to their website, the decision to go virtual was made after many hours were spent surveying artists and reaching […]
11-Story Office Building in Bellevue’s Spring District Receives Design Review Approval
A determination of non-significance was issued to Wright Runstad & Company, who proposed to construct an office building with retail and parking. The decision included Design Review, Variance, and SEPA Determination. The site is located in The Spring District at 1615 123rd Avenue Northeast. The project proposed at The Spring […]
Easter at The Collection to Feature To-Go Package, Three-Course Dinner, Extended Brunch
Celebrate Easter with a delicious brunch, three-course meal or specialized chocolate gift package. Whether you’re getting together with family or friends and enjoying a meal out, or treating yourself within the comfort of your home, The Bellevue Collection is helping to make this holiday something to remember. With restaurants newly […]
Bellevue Arts Museum’s Executive Director Resigns Amidst Allegations of Abuse and Disrespect
On March 15, an open letter was written to the Bellevue Arts Museum Board of Trustees, documenting the abuses that the Executive Director inflicted upon the first Black woman curator. It requested acknowledgement of the letter, as well as a response to the demands within it by March 31. Since […]
112th Avenue Corridor to Undergo Large Transformation Over Next Few Years
The 112th Avenue corridor is undergoing a large transformation and will be in the foreseeable future. The now transit-oriented area has over five projects in the works, excluding the Downtown Bellevue Tunnel for the East Link light rail. We are highlighting the different projects that have been proposed along 112th, […]
Home of the Month: The Luxe Sophisticate on Yarrow Point, $3.298M
This contemporary, high-end luxurious home features gorgeous vistas of the Seattle Skyline and Olympic Mountains. Recently refreshed, the entry welcomes you into a home full of clean lines and soft textures. Designed for comfortable, everyday living, there are many spaces for entertaining, including a gourmet island kitchen, great room, formal […]
Artists Request Removal of Bellevue Arts Museum’s Executive Director
An open letter was written to Bellevue Arts Museum Board of Trustees by members of the region’s art community, requesting that Benedict Heywood, BAM’s executive director, be removed. It is asking for acknowledgment of the letter, as well as a response to the demands within it by March 31, 2021. […]
3 Residential Buildings Proposed on Main Street in Bellevue Receive Design Review Approval
US Alliance Gateway, LLC and Encore Architects has received approval for their design review and master development plan. Their multi-building project is planned for 11100 Main Street. The project titled Broadstone Bellevue Gateway, consists of three buildings in one phase. This includes a 22-story independent living tower comprised of 155 […]
Bellevue Hires New Assistant Police Chief Out of Retirement
Filling a leadership role left vacant after Carl Kleinknecht’s retirement last year, Wendell J. Shirley was sworn in as the new assistant police chief in Bellevue on March 8. After retiring in 2019, the former officer of Santa Monica California Police Department came out of retirement to fill this position […]