City of Bellevue leaders have taken action to fight hate, bias and racism, after many instances of hate crimes and discrimination against the Asian and Pacific Islander community nationwide since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. A release from the City explains ways in which they are responding and supporting […]
Filling a leadership role left vacant after Carl Kleinknecht’s retirement last year, Wendell J. Shirley was sworn in as the new assistant police chief in Bellevue on March 8. After retiring in 2019, the former officer of Santa Monica California Police Department came out of retirement to fill this position […]
One year ago this month, fear set in, as stores began to run out of hand sanitizer, toilet paper, and sanitizing cleaner. Our behavior was quickly forced to change and we were all left wondering will we ever be able to settle back into our normal routines? One year later, […]
The City of Bellevue is in search of artists to design artwork for utility and signal boxes. All visual artists living on the Eastside that work with any medium that can be digitally reproduced on two-dimensional vinyl wrap, qualify. Selected artists will receive a stipend in an amount that ranges […]
Bellevue City Council recently received a report that reviewed the city’s efforts regarding the expansion of outdoor dining capacity for areas in downtown Bellevue. One of the community partners also explained a marketing campaign to connect local businesses during the pandemic. We reported in July about the outdoor dining space […]
According to a Land Use Application submitted to the City of Bellevue, a new multi-use project that totals 1.4 million square feet is being planned for 103 110th Avenue Northeast. The structure will be where Office Depot currently resides, as well as the building that Toys ‘R Us previously occupied. […]
Zumper recently published a Seattle Metro Area report, analyzing active listings in October. This included 20 metro cities to show the most and least expensive, as well as cities with the fastest growing rents. The Washington one bedroom median rent was $1,282 last month. Bellevue ranked as the most expensive […]
Halloween plans are looking different this year with the pandemic forcing social distancing and restaurants to fill up at a maximum of 50% capacity. We’ve put together a list of some events, as well as fun Halloween ideas to do in the comfort of your home. Dia De Los Muertos […]
Hai Di Lao, the popular hot pot chain, just opened their second location in Washington at Bellevue Pacific Center. The new Bellevue spot is located at 188 106th Avenue Northeast. The hot pot restaurant features noodles, vegetables, meat, fish, and tofu that is cooked in steaming pots of broth at […]
Target Bellevue at Wilburton Village is now open, with the grand opening celebration being today. It is located at 272 116th Avenue Northeast. The new location is approximately 49,000 square feet with about 90 team members. It will feature apparel and accessories, home decor and essentials, health, personal care, and […]
