The design for Soma Towers, a new 2-building development in downtown Bellevue, was approved last week, according to an article in the Bellevue Reporter. The new high-rise is planned to offer mixed-use retail, restaurants, and 266 residential units, including 34 affordable housing units. The 21- and 18-story towers, connected by […]
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Microsoft Renames Prominent Bellevue Street
Microsoft Corporation, well known for its charitable giving, upped the ante today. In a move to stake claim in its high-tech home town, Microsoft has given $1.5MM to the City of Bellevue in exchange for the naming rights of street that has currently been known as ‘Bellevue Way.’ On April […]
City To Hold Open House to Discuss Light Rail Route
If you’ve been confused by all of the updates with regard to light rail recently, this is the event for you. Local residents are invited to learn more about Bellevue’s proposed light rail route at an open house next week. The City of Bellevue will host a discussion about its […]
Armed suspect killed by officers at Cheveron on Bellevue Way
According to a press release by the Bellevue Police Department: This morning at approximately 2:35 a.m. Police responded to 911 calls regarding a man with a knife at the Chevron Station in the 1600 block of Bellevue Way S.E. Witnesses said a male had a large knife and were threatening […]
The Importance of Shopping Bellevue
Bellevue Councilmember Kevin Wallace wrote a recent column in the City of Bellevue’s monthly newsletter. The column defines the importance of shopping in Bellevue versus other surrounding cities if you’re a resident of Bellevue. We found this to be a relevant and interesting article and wanted to share with our readers. […]
Electric Car Charging Stations Come to Bellevue City Hall
A ribbon-cutting was held to celebrate the installation of Bellevue’s first public electric vehicle charging stations, ChargePoint America. The event, which included speakers at Bellevue’s City Hall parking lot. During the celebration, a Toytota Prius was be used to show how the charging stations work. Speakers included Bellevue Mayor Don […]
Travel + Leisure Chooses Bellevue as ‘Coolest Suburbs Worth a Visit’
Bellevue adds to its ongoing accolades with a recent nomination as ‘Coolest Suburbs Worth a Visit’ by Travel + Leisure. There were 10 cities across America chosen for this category, and they were described – ‘Many suburbs are becoming vacation-worthy hot spots, with cutting-edge restaurants, great shopping, and plenty of parking.’ Below […]
Free Picnic, Concert & Celebration of Service at Bellevue City Hall Sept 11
In remembrance of the events of September 11th, 2001, the City of Bellevue’s Neighbor Link is putting together a free event at the Bellevue City Hall Lawn from 12pm – 2pm on September 11th, 2010. A picnic lunch with free Chipotle burritos will be available for the first 500 guests. […]
Man Jumps to Death at Lincoln Square
According to report from the Bellevue Police department a 24-year-old man jumped to his death after police responded to reports of a male sitting on the fourth floor railing of Lincoln Square. This morning at 8:00 A.M., multiple Bellevue Police Officers arrived to the corner of N.E. 7th and Bellevue […]
Seattle Weekly Puts Bellevue ‘In Check’
Earlier this week Seattle Weekly put together a lengthy article on the Bellevue’s downtown economy titled “Lush Lie.” The article points out economic struggles for the 3 main Downtown Bellevue condominium towers (Washington Square, Bellevue Towers, and The Bravern) and how they have weathered the storm. The piece also points out in […]
