Bellevue’s nonprofit arts and culture industry made an extraordinary $54.3 million last year, boosting Bellevue’s economy, says a national study. Each person spending time at art events spends about $49.07 on various items, excluding admissions, which is more than $10 above the national average. Lorie Hoffman, Bellevue’s Arts manager, noted, […]
In a decisive move during Monday’s session, the City Council signaled strong backing for the extension of the development agreement with Seattle-based developer, Wright Runstad & Company. This is an important step toward the continued advancement of the Spring District catalyst project in BelRed. Dating back to 2009, the city’s […]
The City of Bellevue is asking for artists across King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties to participate in a unique creative project. The mission is to design an inspiring pavement treatment that celebrates LGBTQ+ pride at a prominent downtown intersection. The call for entries is now open, and the application […]
Chick-fil-A, located at 785 116th Avenue Northeast, is now open after undergoing a remodel. The location is strictly drive-though. The restaurant’s Facebook page reads “The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. We’re open and excited to welcome you back to our newly remodeled restaurant.” The 116th Avenue […]
Plans have changed for what was one of the largest proposed high-rise projects in Bellevue. Situated on 4.6 acres of land, Cloudvue is switching gears from office towers to residential buildings, according to permits that were recently submitted to the City of Bellevue. The newly submitted plans include three 600 […]
After 18 months of extensive outreach efforts involving over 5,000 individuals who live, work, and play in the city, planners are now in the process of drafting an updated Comprehensive Plan, aptly named Bellevue 2044. This comprehensive plan will serve as a guide for how the city will evolve and […]
The City of Bellevue achieved a significant milestone this Tuesday as it celebrated the expansion of wireless connectivity within the city. The occasion was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by members of the City Council, community partners, and key figures in the telecommunications industry. This development signals a leap […]
The intersection of 108th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 6th Street will be closed from 10pm Friday, September 8th, to 5am Monday, September 11th. The Bellevue Transit Center will be closed during the closure. A temporary bus stop will be setup on 106th Avenue Northeast Northeast 6th Street. The project includes […]
According to City of Bellevue records, Chick-Fil-A is planning to open a second location in Bellevue. It will be located at 2301 148th Avenue Northeast. The proposed fast-food restaurant space is planned to include 136 seats. Records show that there will be no outdoor seating and no drive-through at this […]
Bellevue’s annual Bellwether arts festival is taking place throughout the Month of September. It will include a variety of performances, ranging from live music and video poems to a silent disco party. The City of Bellevue has chosen the Performing Arts Center Eastside to host the festival at four venues […]
