City of Bellevue records show that Amazon is resuming interior build-out work on The Artise, a 25-story office tower in Downtown Bellevue that had been paused for more than a year. Permit applications for renovations at the 611,000-square-foot tower at 788 106th Avenue NE were submitted beginning in September, signaling […]
Amazon is set to lay off 2,303 employees across Washington state, according to a recent state filing, as the company moves forward with a major corporate restructuring effort. The affected roles span software engineering, recruitment, human resources, product management, data engineering, and user experience design, among others. The details were […]
Amazon announced new organizational changes this week that will impact some of its corporate workforce as part of broader efforts to streamline operations and strengthen company structure. The update was shared in an internal memo from Beth Galetti, Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology, outlining that approximately 14,000 […]
Kelsey Creek Farm Park’s annual sheep shearing event is returning on Saturday, April 26, inviting visitors to experience a farming tradition. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests can head to the park at 410 130th Place SE for a full day of hands-on activities, educational demonstrations, and live sheep […]
Jeff Bezos has sold his waterfront property in Hunts Point for $63 million, marking a new record for the most expensive residential real estate transaction in Washington State. The transaction was first reported by the Puget Sound Business Journal. Bezos originally purchased the property, located at 4053 Hunts Point Road, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Construction has officially begun on one of Bellevue’s largest affordable housing projects, a development led by BRIDGE Housing that will provide 234 apartments in the city’s Spring District. The community will include two mid-rise buildings, with forty units specifically designated for residents with developmental disabilities. A groundbreaking ceremony marked the […]
Amazon is deepening its investment in Bellevue’s affordable housing efforts with a new $100 million commitment aimed at expediting development for low-to-moderate income families. The funding, announced during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Spring District BRIDGE Housing Community, will help reduce construction timelines by up to two years, allowing families […]
