On October 9, a listening session was held to gather input from arts enthusiasts regarding Bellevue’s arts and culture ecosystem. Over 60 participants attended the event, which provided an overview of current arts initiatives in Bellevue and addressed the Bellevue Arts Museum’s recent announcement of its receivership process aimed at […]
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Theo Chocolate Pop-Up Shop Opens at Bellevue Square
Theo Chocolate has opened a holiday pop-up shop at Bellevue Square. It is situated on the second level, occupying the space formerly held by The Body Shop, and is located near Woods Coffee and Me + Crepe. The store offers a variety of holiday gifts, including Halloween and Christmas-themed items. […]
Williams Sonoma Bellevue to Unveil Remodel Oct. 25
Williams Sonoma, an upscale retail chain known for high-end cookware, kitchen accessories, and gourmet goods, is undergoing a significant interior remodel. The renovation, which began in July 2024, has allowed the store to remain open throughout the process. The grand reopening is scheduled for Friday, October 25th. According to an […]
Bellevue’s Grand Connection: Online Open House Feat. Initial Design Concept
The City of Bellevue has launched an online open house to showcase the preliminary design concept for the Grand Connection Crossing, which is available through October 30. This project represents an important part of the Grand Connection program, aimed at facilitating safe travel for pedestrians, cyclists, and others over Interstate […]
Man Arrested in Bellevue for Multiple Residential Burglaries
Kevin M. Sampson, 36, was arrested by the Bellevue Police Department (BPD) on September 19 while trying to retrieve his impounded grey GMC SUV. He is accused of committing multiple residential burglaries in the Bellevue area between July 16 and September 19, targeting homes while residents slept. Victims reported stolen […]
Bellevue’s Remote Work Trends and Future Outlook
Recent data from CoWorking Magazine highlighted changes in Work from Home (WFH) trends across the United States, focusing particularly on the Greater Seattle area. The analysis used the latest Census Bureau data from 109 metro areas to examine how remote work has changed over the past decade. In 2023, Bellevue […]
Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection Raises $96,000 for Local Nonprofits
The Bellevue Collection’s Fashion Week took place on October 4-5 and raised $96,000 for local nonprofits. This event, in its 19th year of donating 100% of ticket sales, generated $56,000 for KidsQuest Children’s Museum and $40,000 for WWIN. Over the years, the Fashion Week initiative has contributed $1.4 million to […]
Vietnamese Vegetarian Restaurant to Open in Bellevue’s Soma Towers
Chay Concept is set to open in December at 10606 NE 2nd Street, according to the manager of the restaurant. It will be located at Soma Towers South in Bellevue. This eatery will cater to plant-based food enthusiasts by offering a vegetarian and vegan menu inspired by traditional Vietnamese cuisine, […]
Bagel & Coffee Shop to Open in Downtown Bellevue
TOASTED., a new bagel and coffee shop, is set to open at Soma Towers in November. The shop will occupy the space located at 288 106th Avenue Northeast. Bellevue will be the second location for TOASTED., which originally opened in the University District of Seattle less than three months ago. […]
Bellevue Police Arrest Suspect for DUI, Assault, and Possession of Explosives
On October 12, 2024, at approximately 10:36 a.m., Bellevue Police responded to reports of a black Mercedes sedan idling in a parking lot on the 3500 block of 108th Ave NE, where both the driver and passenger appeared to be asleep. When officers arrived, they discovered that both men, described […]