Barnes & Noble has officially opened its doors at Bellevue Square. The new store, located at 1140 Bellevue Square on the first floor, occupies the former Z Gallerie space, next to Gap and Foot Locker and directly below Zara. The opening marks the return of Barnes & Noble to Bellevue […]
Seldens, a family-owned business with a history in home furnishings, has opened its First Bassett showroom in Bellevue. This expansion brings the family’s presence in the region to two showrooms, with the other located in Tacoma, plus two Summer House outdoor furniture showrooms, and three Seldens showrooms. The new Bellevue […]
The Bellevue Collection is celebrating Lunar New Year, marking the start of the Year of the Snake. This holiday begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and is observed by many Asian communities, including Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. The 12-year cycle of the zodiac associates each year […]
Salt & Straw, the popular ice cream shop with a large following, has pulled out of Avenue Bellevue, the two-tower luxury development located at Northeast 8th Street. According to a report from Puget Sound Business Journal, although they will no longer be leasing space at Avenue, they continue to search […]
The Bellevue Police Department is urging residents to stay vigilant following a robbery in downtown Bellevue that left a 72-year-old woman injured. Bellevue Police responded to a robbery around 3:50 p.m. on January 10 near the 100 block of 108th Avenue NE. According to officers, the victim, a 72-year-old woman, […]
The City of Bellevue is working on a new plan to encourage housing development in mixed-use areas. The Housing Opportunities in Mixed-Use Areas (HOMA) Land Use Code Amendment aims to allow higher-density buildings, taller structures, and remove obstacles to building more homes. The plan also includes creating an affordable housing […]
According to a report by Broderick Group, the Eastside office market ended the fourth quarter of 2024 with mixed results. While there were challenges like high vacancy rates across the region, Downtown Bellevue remained a key location for businesses, especially in the tech industry. Downtown Bellevue’s Recovery Despite concerns about […]
In a pivotal moment for the Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM), Kate Casprowiak Scher has stepped down as Executive Director effective December 31, 2024. Her resignation comes four months after the museum’s closure was announced in September 2024, following decades of financial instability. Scher’s tenure at BAM was marked by challenges […]
Walmart has announced the opening of a new office location in Bellevue, specifically designed for its campus associates in the Greater Seattle area. A company spokesperson confirmed the site will be located in the Skyline Tower at 10900 NE 4th Street. This move emphasizes Walmart’s recognition of the Seattle/Bellevue area […]
According to signage on the door of Fogo de Chão, as of January 3, 2025, the restaurant’s liquor license was suspended for the reason of furnishing alcohol to a person under 21 years of age. The liquor license will be reinstated as of January 10, 2025. Until then, “Liquor shall […]
