A new wine bar has opened in Old Bellevue. Valentinas Wine Bar is now operating at 10204 Main Street, in the space formerly occupied by Rouge Cocktail Lounge. The drink menu at Valentinas includes a range of offerings such as daily and custom wine flights, beer, non-alcoholic beer, champagne, rosé, […]
The Bellevue Downtown Association and Bellevue Arts Museum will co-produce the Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend from July 25–27, 2025. This is the first time the two organizations have collaborated to present the event. The event will combine the 79th annual BAM Arts Fair and the 33rd annual Bellevue Downtown Arts […]
Homeowners in Bellevue and across the Eastside are seeing significant increases in property values this year, according to early data from the King County Assessor’s Office. While most of King County experienced modest gains, the Eastside — including Bellevue — led the way with an average increase of 9.81%. The […]
Goban Korean BBQ is set to open its first Washington location in Downtown Bellevue. The restaurant will be located at MARI Bellevue, a luxury residential building at 10232 Northeast 10th Street. The location is adjacent to Omo Thai Tea, which recently opened in the same building. The new restaurant has […]
The City of Bellevue’s Parks & Community Services department will host the annual Lake-to-Lake Bike Ride on Saturday, June 14, at Robinswood Community Park. This event is designed for cyclists of all ages and abilities, offering an opportunity to experience Bellevue by bike on a variety of scenic routes. Participants […]
Sound Transit recently announced that full service on the East Link Extension (2 Line) is now expected to begin in early 2026, delaying the previously targeted December 2025 opening. The updated schedule reflects the current pace of construction, time needed to finish remaining work, and additional time for testing, staff […]
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13, the Bellevue City Council was presented with an update on the next phase of the Meydenbauer Bay Park expansion. City staff shared new details on the Meydenbauer Gateway and Promenade expansion, a project designed to strengthen pedestrian connections between downtown Bellevue and […]
Olson’s Tack Shop, the longest-standing business in Downtown Bellevue, recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. Located at 11408 NE 2nd Place, the store has remained a cornerstone of the region’s equestrian community since opening its doors in 1944. The business was founded by Carl Olson, a World War II veteran who […]
From graduations and weddings to anniversaries and birthdays, this season is full of special moments, and jewelry has a way of turning those moments into something that lasts forever. Whether you’re looking for an on-trend piece or a timeless classic, The Bellevue Collection offers many spots to explore. Here are […]
Washington State’s life sciences industry has grown into one of the top ten in the United States, and Bellevue is playing a key role in this success. With 86 life sciences companies, Bellevue ranks second in the state for life sciences facilities, just behind Seattle, which has 454. The city […]
