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 […]
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 […]
A new bill moving through the Washington State Legislature could bring passenger-only ferry service to communities across Puget Sound, including Bellevue. House Bill 1923, known as the Mosquito Fleet Act, would establish a grant program to fund the purchase and operation of passenger-only ferries starting July 1, 2025. Sponsored by […]
Brent Stewart is now the president of Quality Food Centers (QFC), the Bellevue-based grocery chain owned by The Kroger Co., according to an announcement made on Twitter. His promotion follows the collapse of Kroger’s $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons Cos., which had left QFC’s future uncertain for two years. Stewart […]
Pinstripes, the Italian-American bistro that was set to open at 555 Tower in Bellevue, will no longer be moving forward with its planned location. Signs at the space now indicate that it is available for lease. Initially announced in 2023, Pinstripes was expected to bring a combination of dining, bowling, […]
Bellevue is planning to get a new transit option by 2030 with the arrival of King County Metro’s RapidRide K Line. The City Council received an update on the project during its meeting on Tuesday, February 11, with Metro representatives outlining the latest developments and community engagement efforts. What is […]
According to a press release, Southern California jewelry brand gorjana has announced plans to open its first Washington storefront at The Bellevue Collection. The store is scheduled to debut in spring 2025. The store is currently expanding their brand nationally. Founded in Laguna Beach in 2004, gorjana is known for […]
In November 2024, Pinnacle International Development submitted a design review application for the Pinnacle Bellevue South project, located at 10116 NE 8th Street and 10112 NE 10th Street in Bellevue. This mixed-use residential development is planned to consist of eight buildings ranging from 14 to 26 stories, covering approximately 1,675,346 […]
Ondina, the first multifamily development from Vulcan Real Estate on the Eastside, is now open. The 249-unit residential property, designed by Runberg Architecture Group, is located directly across from the new BelRed/130th East Link Light Rail station in Bellevue. The development is a transit-oriented project, providing residents with easy access […]
