Construction has officially begun on one of Bellevue’s largest affordable housing projects, a development led by BRIDGE Housing that will provide 234 apartments in the city’s Spring District. The community will include two mid-rise buildings, with forty units specifically designated for residents with developmental disabilities. A groundbreaking ceremony marked the […]
A new bill moving through the Washington State Legislature could bring passenger-only ferry service to communities across Puget Sound, including Bellevue. House Bill 1923, known as the Mosquito Fleet Act, would establish a grant program to fund the purchase and operation of passenger-only ferries starting July 1, 2025. Sponsored by […]
Juan and Julio, two donkeys reported missing after the trailer they were in was stolen on February 1, have been found. At 1:07 p.m. on February 5, a caller reported seeing donkeys matching their description in Fall City. Bellevue Police and the King County Sheriff’s Office are working to return […]
Bellevue’s housing market has changed due to rising mortgage rates, limited inventory, and shifting buyer demand. In King County, homes have recently sold at asking price on average, a shift from previous years when they sold above or below list price. Higher interest rates have made buying less affordable, but […]
Bellevue-based real estate investment and development company, Kauri Investments, has recently acquired the site at 1300 116th Avenue Northeast, as reported in a King County affidavit. This 0.6-acre property, currently home to the Eye Clinic of Bellevue/Overlake Optical, was purchased for $6.75 million. Although official plans have not yet been […]
The North Towne Shopping Center located along Bellevue Way Northeast was recently purchased for $14.5 million, according to King County property records. Most notably, QFC currently leases space on this property that is located in between downtown Bellevue and the onramp to 520 bridge. According to NAI Puget Sound Properties, […]
As of last Tuesday, King County Elections confirmed that over 55% of Bellevue residents approved a new parks levy. The levy will enable the city to preserve open space, add parks, and plan for a new aquatic center, according to the City of Bellevue. “I am thrilled that our residents […]
All King County residents under the age of 18 will be allowed to ride public transit free of charge beginning September 1st. The King County Council recently voted in support of this in late July. The law will be amended for the King County Metro. The Free Youth Transit Pass […]
King County continues to see a rise in the monkeypox virus. Health officials confirmed that it is likely spreading between residents. Nine cases were identified in King County in early July by public health leaders. The first case was identified in Washington state in late May. It is thought that […]
King County Parks recently broke ground on a new trail bridge. It will connect Eastrail to Sound Transit’s Wilburton Station in Bellevue. According to King County, the 500-foot-long trail bridge will provide a safe critical crossing over one of the busiest streets on the Eastside. The Bellevue Japanese American Legacy […]
