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 […]
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Central Bar + Restaurant Expands Outdoor Space with New Sundeck
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 [email protected]. Each table […]
City of Bellevue Extends Support to Main Street Businesses
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 […]
Bellevue Rent Decreases by 3.3% in June, Ranks as Most Expensive
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 […]
New Bellevue Fire Station Available for Virtual Tour
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 […]
Bellevue City Council Pledges to Review Police Safety Practices
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 […]
Bellevue Declares State of Emergency, Enforces Curfew
Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson has declared a civil emergency in the city of Bellevue. This is a result of looters in the downtown area damaging property and stealing merchandise. The city has also requested additional law enforcement support from the country and the state. According to the City of Bellevue, […]
Protests in Bellevue Turn into Riots and Looting
Protesters planned to gather in Bellevue this afternoon at 3 p.m. to rally against the death of George Floyd. While the protest began as peaceful, it has turned into a riot. Up to this point, protesters have been at Bellevue Square, The Shops at The Bravern, Bellevue Connection (formerly Bellevue […]
Washington Square Master Plan and Timeline Reconfigured
According to a Master Development Plan submitted to the City of Bellevue, the previous plan for the Washington Square Expansion, including an office tower and hotel has been canceled and now reconfigured. Instead, a smaller project has been planned with a 2-phase mixed-use project. The project, which spans about 1.8 […]
Bellevue Family 4th Event at Bellevue Park Canceled
Bellevue Family 4th of July, the largest event on the Eastside celebrating the patriotic holiday, has been canceled. According to the City of Bellevue, the decision was made due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order extension, and Washington’s phased plan for eventually allowing gatherings over […]