Amazon is set to lay off 2,303 employees across Washington state, according to a recent state filing, as the company moves forward with a major corporate restructuring effort. The affected roles span software engineering, recruitment, human resources, product management, data engineering, and user experience design, among others. The details were […]
Bellevue has been named one of the top innovation hubs in the western United States, according to a new report by CommercialCafe. The study looked at cities across Washington, California, Oregon, Arizona, and Colorado, ranking them on things like STEM jobs, education, talent attraction, patent growth, and the strength of […]
Bellevue has been ranked ninth in the nation for overall quality of life, according to the newly released U.S. Social Progress Map, created by the Social Progress Imperative. The ranking places Bellevue among the top 10 cities in the country based on a data-driven analysis of well-being across several key […]
Goban Korean BBQ is set to open its first Washington location in Downtown Bellevue. The restaurant will be located at MARI Bellevue, a luxury residential building at 10232 Northeast 10th Street. The location is adjacent to Omo Thai Tea, which recently opened in the same building. The new restaurant has […]
Washington State’s life sciences industry has grown into one of the top ten in the United States, and Bellevue is playing a key role in this success. With 86 life sciences companies, Bellevue ranks second in the state for life sciences facilities, just behind Seattle, which has 454. The city […]
Bellevue has once again been named the most expensive city for renters in the Seattle metro area, according to the latest Zumper Seattle Metro Area Report. The report, which analyzed active listings from the past month, shows that the median rent for a one-bedroom unit in Bellevue now stands at […]
A group of Washington’s top business leaders is warning that proposed new taxes could harm the innovation and tech growth that have helped cities like Bellevue thrive. Local tech leaders say the city’s growth could stall if the tax proposals move forward. State lawmakers are considering new taxes to help […]
Jeff Bezos has sold his waterfront property in Hunts Point for $63 million, marking a new record for the most expensive residential real estate transaction in Washington State. The transaction was first reported by the Puget Sound Business Journal. Bezos originally purchased the property, located at 4053 Hunts Point Road, […]
At last week’s City Council meeting, Bellevue officially began updating its Economic Development Plan, which will guide the city’s growth over the next five years. This plan is important for making sure Bellevue remains a top place for jobs and culture on the Eastside, helping it maintain its role as […]
According to a press release, Southern California jewelry brand gorjana has announced plans to open its first Washington storefront at The Bellevue Collection. The store is scheduled to debut in spring 2025. The store is currently expanding their brand nationally. Founded in Laguna Beach in 2004, gorjana is known for […]
