Eastbound I-90 drivers between Seattle and Bellevue are already feeling the impact of major bridge work that began this month. The East Channel Bridge, which connects Mercer Island to Bellevue, is down to fewer lanes around the clock while crews replace a worn-out expansion joint. Work is expected to last […]
Bellevue has been named one of the top innovation hubs in the western United States, according to a new report by CommercialCafe. The study looked at cities across Washington, California, Oregon, Arizona, and Colorado, ranking them on things like STEM jobs, education, talent attraction, patent growth, and the strength of […]
The Northwest Chocolate Festival is returning to Bellevue for its 17th year, bringing together over 100 artisan chocolate makers from more than 30 countries. This event will take place on October 4 and 5, 2025, at the Meydenbauer Center. Attendees can sample a wide variety of chocolate offerings, including milk […]
SuperKim Khao Man Gai, located at the base of Bellevue Towers, officially closed its doors on Sunday, July 27. The Thai chicken and rice restaurant had been in operation since late May 2025. According to a statement on the restaurant’s Instagram page, the business is relocating to Seattle’s Pioneer Square, […]
Bellevue has been named one of the top cities in the country for quality of life, coming in at No. 4 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 list of the 25 Best Places to Live. The ranking considers important factors like education, health care access, safety, and overall well-being. […]
The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce recently shared a helpful breakdown of Seattle’s proposed business tax changes and what that could mean for companies in the region. Here’s a look at how Seattle’s plan compares to Bellevue’s approach. As Seattle leaders consider big changes to the city’s Business & Occupation (B&O) […]
A recent housing study by HireAHelper highlights the growing challenge of homeownership in Washington state, with Bellevue emerging as one of the hardest-hit areas. By 2030, the median home price in Washington is projected to reach nearly $900,000, making it the fifth most expensive state for homebuyers. To afford a […]
Bellevue has been recognized as the most improved driving city in the nation, according to the 2025 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report. The city jumped 133 spots since 2015, now ranking #41 out of 200 of the country’s most populous cities analyzed. According to Allstate, Bellevue drivers now average 10.58 […]
Bellevue has been ranked ninth in the nation for overall quality of life, according to the newly released U.S. Social Progress Map, created by the Social Progress Imperative. The ranking places Bellevue among the top 10 cities in the country based on a data-driven analysis of well-being across several key […]
Sano Café, a health-focused eatery originally founded on Mercer Island, will officially open its second location on Saturday, June 14 in downtown Bellevue. The new café is located in the Centre425 building on 106th Avenue Northeast, directly across from Bellevue Towers. The café, whose name means “healthy mind and body” […]
