A 43-year-old Des Moines resident found herself in police custody yesterday, following an incident in downtown Bellevue, according to the Bellevue Police Department. The incident in question occurred in the early morning hours of September 24th, when Bellevue Police officers were summoned to respond to a disturbance in the bustling […]
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NW Chocolate Festival 2023 to Take Place in Downtown Bellevue
For the 15th year in a row, the Northwest Chocolate Festival will be taking place, with the new venue of Meydenbauer Center. Guests are invited to taste chocolates from the best artisans around the world. The festival will include workshops, chocolate tastings, and shopping. Some of the exhibitors at the […]
Spirit Halloween Now Open at Old Barnes & Noble Location in Bellevue
Spirit Halloween has opened for the upcoming spooky season. This year, it has moved to a new location in Downtown Bellevue, the site that was previously Barnes & Noble. The address is 626 106th Avenue Northeast. The shop features women’s costumes, men’s costumes, children’s costumes, decorations, and other accessories. New […]
Precautions Urged after Six Burglaries in Downtown Bellevue
According to the Bellevue Police Department, there were six burglaries at downtown businesses from July 19-24. Detectives believe that a single suspect is responsible for the break-ins. Investigators are urging businesses to lock up cash and post signs stating there is no cash on the premises following these burglaries. “We […]
Free Electric Shuttle Program in Bellevue to Begin August 1st
Beginning August 1st, those in Bellevue will be able to request a free 100% electric shuttle, BellHop, through an app. The electric ride travels within the downtown area and to other nearby city attractions. Offered in partnership with Visit Bellevue and Circuit, BellHop will cover an approximate four-mile radius from […]
Meta to Sublease Office Space in Downtown Bellevue
Meta, the social media company, has announced that it will be subleasing its office space in downtown Bellevue. The company has decided to downsize its operations in the area due to changes in the nature of work brought about by the pandemic. The move will see Meta sublease up to […]
Rare Penthouse Condo in Bellevue on Market for $14.8M
The penthouse at Bellevue Towers South Tower recently came on the market for $14.8 million. It is one of three penthouse condos in Downtown Bellevue that takes up the entire floor. This rare find is located at 10700 Northeast 4th Street, Unit 4302. The luxury condo features views from Mt. […]
Bubble Tea Shop, ChiCha San Chen, Now Open in Bellevue
A new bubble tea shop is now open in downtown Bellevue, ChiCha San Chen. It is located at 308 105th Avenue Northeast. Their menu includes drinks from their Taro Collection, peach collection, tea with coffee, pure tea, tea with honey, tea with mango, tea with passion fruit, tea with lemon […]
New Bellevue Luxury Condos, MARI, to Begin Sales Spring 2023
A new boutique luxury collection of condominiums, MARI, will be going on sale in spring 2023. The building will offer studios, 1-, 2-. And 3-bedroom living spaces. The condo building will be 17 stories with 138 homes in total and specific floors dedicated to amenities and retail space. There will […]
Downtown Bellevue Loses its Last Bookstore, Left Without a Place to Purchase Books
Where have all the bookstores gone? The last-standing bookstore recently closed in Downtown Bellevue, leaving the area with no other retailers like it. Most recently, Barnes & Noble closed their doors in October 2022 and moved to Crossroads. The bookstore had been open on 106th Avenue Northeast for 29 years. […]