The Bellevue School District is opening a brand new elementary school come this fall. Wilburton Elementary School is located just outside of downtown Bellevue on Main Street. It is about 82,000 square feet. The school includes children from downtown Bellevue and Wilburton areas. Along with kindergarten through 5th grade, Wilburton […]
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Amazon to Lease Expedia Building in Downtown Bellevue
It was recently announced that Amazon will be moving into what will soon be the former Expedia headquarters in downtown Bellevue. The owner of the building on 108th avenue, Equity Commonwealth, reported that Amazon signed a 16-year lease set to begin in 2020. The lease includes all 20 stories in […]
In The Kitchen With VIVO 53
VIVO 53, which opened in November 2015, is a modern Italian restaurant located at Bellevue Square. Known for its artisanal pizza, the centerpiece of their dining room is the 17-foot tall wood-burning oven. Along with hand-crafted pizzas, the menu also offers antipasti, salads, paninis, pastas, extravagant sundaes and more. The […]
New Bellevue Apartment Building to Become Condos
The Mirador Apartments, located on 103rd Avenue Northeast in downtown Bellevue that is under construction, is being converted into condominiums (now to be called Mira Flats). The new project buyers, Intracorp, will be doing the conversion. Mira Flats is made up of 162 units, with 111, 870 square feet of […]
Report: Facebook Plans Leases in Three Bellevue Towers
Last week, we reported that Facebook is looking to expand on the Eastside in Bellevue’s Spring District. According to Puget Sound Business Journal, while the company considers a large space in the Spring District, they are planning to sign short-term leases in downtown Bellevue. Facebook is planning to lease space […]
Bellevue Based Real Estate Firm, Avenue Properties, Joins Compass Real Estate
In 2016 six of the region’s top producers to came together to create the successful boutique real estate brokerage, Avenue Properties. In just over two years the company has joined the top 10 brokerages in the Puget Sound with over 110 real estate agents. Today Compass Real Estate announced that […]
2018 Fashion Week at The Bravern to Feature “Extravaganza”
Fashion Week at The Bravern is quickly approaching. As the prelude event to The Shops at The Bravern’s anniversary, Fashion Week is an opportunity to celebrate this milestone. The theme this year is going to be “extravaganza”. The Opening Party will be the first event for Fashion Week. It will […]
American Idol Auditions Are Coming to Bellevue
American Idol auditions are coming to Bellevue on August 31st. Open Call auditions will be held at Meydenbauer Center on Northeast 6th Street. Online auditions are open now and can be submitted on the American Idol website. American Idol is a singing competition television show that is featured on ABC. […]
Facebook Looks to Expand in Bellevue’s Spring District
With Facebook already having doubled in size over the past two years since opening its Seattle office location, the social networking site is in talks to expand on the Eastside. According to Puget Sound Business Journal, Facebook is considering office space in Bellevue’s Spring District. According to the report, Facebook […]
Boys and Girls Club Hosts “BE a Smart Girl” Luncheon at Ascend
The Boys and Girls Club is hosting their annual BE a Smart Girl Luncheon on September 21st. Be a Smart Girl is a comprehensive programming strategy for female Boys and Girls Club members that addresses three program areas: academic success, good character, and leadership and healthy lifestyles. Programs include; STEAM […]