At its latest meeting, the Bellevue City Council strongly opposed proposed tax increases under consideration by state lawmakers in Olympia, according to a Bellevue Chamber press release. Councilmembers unanimously approved a letter to state legislators, objecting to raising the Business & Occupation (B&O) tax and implementing a statewide payroll excise […]
Earlier this month, the Bellevue School District Superintendent announced the final revisions to the Spending Reduction Plan Proposal. The district aims to cut $20 million from the budget for the 2025-2026 school year due to rising costs, increased student needs, and insufficient state funding. The objective is to prevent stricter […]
Sizzle & Crunch Vietnamese Grill has opened a new location at Amazon’s 1001 Office Towers in Bellevue. The restaurant is located at 10438 Northeast 10th Street, next to The Redd Dog. The fast-casual eatery serves Vietnamese street food using house-made ingredients and a counter-service format. Food is grilled in small […]
Rouge Cocktail Lounge, an entertainment establishment in Old Bellevue, has announced it will permanently close. The final day of operations will be Thursday, March 27. The decision was shared through a statement posted on their Instagram account, where the owners reflected on their journey and expressed gratitude toward their customers. […]
Peloton, known for its interactive exercise bikes and fitness classes, has closed its store at Bellevue Square. The showroom, located on the second level between Market Optical and Psycho Bunny, first opened in 2019 and featured Peloton’s stationary bike, treadmill, and apparel. This closure is part of Peloton’s broader effort […]
The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce will host the 5th Annual Eastside Real Estate Symposium on Thursday, April 3, from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. This event will bring together key developers, industry experts, economists, policy leaders, and real estate brokers to discuss the ongoing growth […]
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the Bellevue City Council unanimously approved a new budget and plan for the Grand Connection Crossing over Interstate 405. This pedestrian and bike bridge, set to open by 2030, will be a key part of the Grand Connection, a car-free pathway running from Meydenbauer Bay […]
Milk Bar, the dessert bakery known for its innovative sweets, officially closed its location at Bellevue Square’s Nordstrom on March 8, 2025. The shop had been in operation since March 2023, marking just under two years at the shopping mall. It was situated on the second level of Nordstrom, adjacent […]
Midlakes United, Bellevue’s first USL2 pre-professional soccer club, has launched a community ownership campaign on WeFunder, allowing local residents to invest in the team starting at $100 per share. The campaign, running through April 30, 2025, aims to give fans a stake in the city’s first USL franchise. Playing at […]
Reality Break Escapes offers a fresh way to connect with friends, family, or coworkers through immersive and interactive challenges. With four distinct escape rooms in Downtown Bellevue and portable games that can be brought to your office or event, there’s an experience for every setting. Each game encourages teamwork, problem-solving, […]
