At a City Council meeting this week, City Budget Manager Jonathan Swift stated that although there is somewhat of a slowing within the economy, his outlook is generally positive. Swift believes Bellevue’s high level of development activity will continue to last through 2009 – 2010. His belief, which has been […]
Bellevue News
Group Health’s Medical Center to Open July 1st
Over the last year, next to Overlake Hospital Medical Center in Bellevue on NE 8th St, Group Health Medical Center has been being built. An article Wednesday in the Seattle Times depicted Group Health Medical Center and its features, which will open to patients July 1st. The 190,000 square-foot building […]
Louis Vuitton at The Bravern?
Local TV station KIRO Television broadcasted a story about the The Bravern project recently. While going over details regarding the project, it was stated that “It (The Bravern) will include 450 luxury condos and high-end retailers such as Louis Vuitton and the only Neiman Marcus in our region.” Neither The […]
PACE Receives a $6 Million Grant
It was announced last week that the Performing Arts Center Eastside, also known as PACE, received a $6 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to complete the 2,000-seat facility that when done will feature national and international performances. Downtown Bellevue’s portfolio, although quite impressive, is still missing […]
Bellevue Attracts New Restaurants
An article in the Puget Sound Business Journal on Friday discussed the magnitude of restaurants coming to Downtown Bellevue in the near future. With all of the new condos being built, and office space being developed, it will make for many new hungry residents and workers in the area. Read […]
Taking a Tour Through Tower 333
The newly built 20-story Tower 333, where Expedia and company will be occupying, is in the final stages of completion. The lobby is now open to the public, so anybody can take a stroll and view the progress of the building. There is room for five retail locations at the […]
Bellevue Sculpture Exhibition Opens Saturday
The Bellevue Sculpture Exhibition hosts their Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, June 14th from 6-8pm at Bellevue City Hall, complete with hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment. This year’s theme of “Sculpted Green,” relates art to ecology, environmentalism, sustainability, or other similar green notions. The exhibit plays host to over 35 sculptures […]
Tons of Panties Stolen from Victoria’s Secret at Bellevue Square
According to reports, over $10,000 worth of panties were stolen from Bellevue Square’s Victoria’s Secret store on May 30th, between 2:30pm – 5:00pm. About 650 pairs are reported missing. No surveillance cameras picked up on any possible suspects during the theft. Is there an underground black market for panties in […]
Monsoon, Vietnamese Cuisine Comes to Old Bellevue
The well-known Vietnamese restaurant “Monsoon” in Capital Hill will open its second location in the coming months on Main Street in Old Bellevue, taking over Porcella Urban Market’s previous location. The Capital Hill restaurant, which opened in 1999, is known not only for its traditional Vietnamese cuisine, but also for […]
"Bellevue is growing up — and up" Says PI
An article in the Seattle PI today focused on Downtown Bellevue and its recent growth, future growth, and relationship with Downtown Seattle. As reported, a couple that moved into a Downtown Bellevue high-rise in 1996 were the only residents on their floor for four years. Living the urban life in […]
