If you live in or around Bellevue, you’ve likely been affected by the Wilburton Tunnel removal, which for the last 2 weekends has closed southbound I-405 between SE 8th Street and the I-405/I-90 interchange. The project, which has scheduled I-405 to be closed 8/22 – 8/25, was able to demolish […]
Bellevue News
Ask Lea: Pamper Me
Dear Lea,I know there are a lot of fun places for couples or groups to go out in Downtown Bellevue, but do you have any ideas on how to indulge on your own? I work in Downtown Bellevue and know there are a lot of spas, but I need some […]
Downtown Bellevue Network Gets Social. Now on Facebook!
The Downtown Bellevue Network has joined the social arena with a Facebook page! If you are on Facebook, be a “fan” of our Downtown Bellevue Network page! Not yet on Facebook? Why not? Find out what all the fun is about and sign up!
Bellevue Reporter Article Highlights Kemper Development Expansions
An article featured Wednesday by the Bellevue Reporter gave an update on Kemper Development Co.’s project status. The article includes an interview with Kemper Freeman Jr. The conversation with Kemper drives home how important maintaining what they already have open, (Bell Sq, Lincoln Sq, & Bell Pl) and keeping it […]
Bellevue Downtown Park Summer Series, or Lack There Of
Here we are almost a year later, and still no summer movie nights or anything similar. One year ago we made a post encouraging the Bellevue Downtown Park to be used for movie nights or some like entertainment. Here are some parks in the area that are currently being used […]
Bellevue Arts Museum Recieves Large Grant
The Bellevue Arts Museum has been awarded a $478,492 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, or IMLS, which is a federal government grant. The money will go towards the museum exhibitions and educational programs between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. IMLS is the main source […]
California Pizza Kitchen Offering Bike Delievery
The Bellevue California Pizza Kitchen, along with their new outdoor patio, has introduced bike delivery in Downtown Bellevue. The outlines of the delivery zone are 100th Ave Ne, NE 8th St, 110th Ave NE, and NE 2nd Ave NE, which encompasses the majority of the Downtown core. The service will […]
Removal of Wilburton Tunnel Will Affect Weekend Travel
The crunchers, breakers, track hoes, and dump trucks have moved in and are ready to remove the Wilburton Tunnel this Friday, August 8th. At 11 p.m. southbound I-405 between SE 8th Street and the I-405/I-90 interchange in Bellevue will close, and the heavy equipment will move in and start breaking […]
Luxury Leather Brand: Bottega Veneta, to Open at The Bravern
Bottega Veneta, a well known luxury brand across the world, best known for its handbags, shoes, small leather goods, luggage, and more, has announced its plans to arrive at The Shops at The Bravern upon opening in September of 2009. Many in the area might not be familiar with the […]
PI Editorial Slams Kemper Freeman’s Transit Stance
In a recent editorial in the Seattle P-I, a writer slams Kemper Freeman’s viewpoint on not supporting the mass transit initiative for a light rail system, which is currently proposed to go through Bellevue. The writer argues that who is Kemper Freeman to be speaking on this issue when he […]
