Amazon announced that they are making a donation of more than $2.5 million to support the immediate needs of students and their families amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They are expanding their Right Now Needs Fund, designed to meet basic needs to eliminate barriers to learning, with shelter, food, clothing, school […]
New details have emerged regarding Amazon’s development site, Bellevue 600. The property was previously referred to as Bellevue Corporate Plaza. It is located at 600 108th Avenue Northeast. Amazon recently submitted plans for Phase II, according to the City of Bellevue. The plans feature a new office tower, retail spaces, […]
Construction of major private developments and the public transportation projects are currently in full effect. The construction sector in Bellevue has continued growing, even while the economy has been hit hard but the pandemic. According to the City of Bellevue, the progress also has its challenges. These include; closed streets […]
A new office tower is set to begin construction in October 2022, located alongside Interstate 405 on 112th Avenue Northeast. The U-shaped building is owned by Columbia Pacific Advisors, a Seattle-based investment management firm. According to the City of Bellevue, the project is currently under design review. At the moment, […]
We reported in mid-July that the City of Bellevue extended additional support to restaurants located on and near Main Street in Old Bellevue. This came after receiving input from Old Bellevue Merchants’ Association and local restaurants, retailers, and residents. The expanded patio program is designed to support local restaurants during […]
Central Bar + Restaurant is expanding their outdoor space to what was previously the patio at Palomino. Central’s new addition will be called “Central Sundeck”. The additional 1,600 square foot patio is opening on Monday and will be available for reservations. You can also email Central at sundeck@centralbar.com. Each table […]
The city is extending additional support to restaurants located on and near Main Street in Old Bellevue, according to the City of Bellevue. They are also encouraging other interested businesses to apply now. Bellevue’s economic development and transportation staff are now facilitating temporary expansion of sidewalk cafes into select on-street […]
Zumper recently published their Seattle Metro Report for June 2020. The report covers 20 cities within the area to highlight the most and least expensive cities regarding rent, as well as cities with the fastest growing rents. The median rent for a one bedroom in Washington was $1,286. Bellevue ranked […]
From now until July 6th, a seven-minute virtual tour will be available of Fire Station 10 in order for Bellevue residents to be a part of the design of the new station that is slated to have construction take place in 2020-2021. Fire Station 10 will be located at 112th […]
The City Council is looking at the police department’s public safety practices and evaluating how they can better serve the community, according to the City of Bellevue. The new pledge was signed by Mayor Lynne Robinson. It includes four different actions; review police use of force policies, engage the community […]
