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 […]
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Midnight Cookie Co. Closes Bellevue Location at Lincoln Square
Midnight Cookie Co. has announced the closure of its Bellevue location at Lincoln Square’s Lincoln South Food Hall, according to a statement posted on the company’s Instagram page. The store’s final day of operation in Bellevue was January 12. The Bellevue location opened on April 26, 2024, inside Lincoln Square. […]
Bellevue Plans World Cup Activations as 15,000 Visitors Are Expected in City
The City of Bellevue recently hosted an information session at Bellevue City Hall outlining its plans to activate light rail stations and surrounding neighborhoods during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 through July 19. The meeting was led by Jesse Canedo, the City’s Economic […]
Bellevue Ranks 6th in the U.S. for Alternative Job Markets
A new national study conducted by CommercialSearch, has ranked Bellevue sixth among U.S. cities best positioned for alternative job markets, highlighting the city’s strong performance in education, commercial growth, and quality of life. The study examined cities with populations between 100,000 and 400,000, evaluating them across metrics including employment, education, […]
Mo Malakoutian Elected Bellevue Mayor
The Bellevue City Council elected Mo Malakoutian as the city’s new mayor on January 6, 2026, with Dave Hamilton selected as deputy mayor for the 2026–2027 term. Malakoutian, who has served on the council since 2024, succeeds Lynne Robinson, who held the mayor’s office for several years. Malakoutian will lead […]
Sabine Café Anticipates Summer Opening in Downtown Bellevue
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 […]
Plans Submitted for 198-Unit Apartment Building in Bellevue’s Wilburton Area
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 […]
Cinnabon to Move Locations at Bellevue Square and Add Soft Serve
Cinnabon is relocating to a new space within Bellevue Square. The move will include the addition of soft serve to the brand’s menu, expanding its current product offerings. The new location is planned to open in spring 2026. The bakery chain is currently located on the first level of the […]
Asian Beauty Retailer SUKOSHI Announces Bellevue Opening Date
Asian beauty retailer SUKOSHI has announced the opening date for its first Washington location at Bellevue Square. This marks a major milestone in the brand’s continued expansion across the United States. According to a recent announcement shared on the company’s official Instagram account, SUKOSHI will open its Bellevue store on […]
New Matcha Café Using AI Brewing Technology Opens in Bellevue
A new matcha and tea café, Unique Green Tea, has opened in Downtown Bellevue, introducing AI-powered beverage preparation to the local tea scene. The café is located at 308 105th Avenue Northeast and marks the brand’s first location in Washington state. Unique Green Tea is currently in a soft opening […]













