The first segment of the Link 2 Line on the Eastside opens on Saturday, April 27th. In celebration of this, the City of Bellevue is displaying art from Sound Transit at City Hall that showcases the building of the agency’s Link lines 1 and 2. City Hall is open during business hours and the display will be located on the second floor through the fall. The art exhibit, “Modeling Motion & Link in Process” highlights the complexity of building a modern transit system. City Hall will also be open on Saturday, April 27th from 10am to 4pm for the opening of the 2 Line. The community is invited t ..read more

Bellevue Farmer’s Market to Return May 23rd The opening day of the Bellevue Farmer’s Market is near. Beginning May 23rd, the market will be happening every Thursday through October 24th, from 3pm to 7pm. The market offers seasonal fruits & vegetables, cut flowers, local meats, artisan goods, and cuisine. This year, there will be over 40 vendors participating. The Farmer’s Market is located at 1717 Bellevue Way Northeast, in the parking lot of Bellevue Presbyterian Church. Dogs are allowed but need to stay close to their owners on leashed. Children’s ages 3-12 are welcome to participate in ..read more

K9 Walter poses for a photo with his handler, Officer Ben Bradley. Bellevue Police Department’s K9, Walter, apprehended a 26-year-old suspect who was involved in an incident in the Wilburton neighborhood. The action began when officers spotted a suspicious Silver Toyota Corolla at the Home Depot on 120th Avenue NE during their routine patrol. When they approached, the vehicle fled the scene. A check of the license plate revealed it had been reported stolen by the Tukwila Police Department. Thanks to witnesses at the Home Depot, officers traced the vehicle’s path southbound on 120th Avenue unti ..read more

Paws & Pride Dog Walk Paws & Pride Dog Walk, Bellevue’s largest LGBTQIA+ event, is set to return for its second year on Saturday, June 1. This year, it will be located at Bellevue Downtown Park. Hosted by the Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA) and Eastside Pride PNW, and presented by sponsor Symetra, this event will kick off Pride Month with an array of activities and a walk around the park. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. with participants gathering for the walk and post-walk festivities. The festivities include a mimosa and beer garden, a RuPaw’s Dawg Costume Contest, music from D ..read more

Photo Credit: Sound Transit According to Sound Transit, no matter what direction you’re heading on the 2 Line when it opens this spring, you’ll be greeted by artwork. The 2 Line officially opens on April 27. The segment is 6.5 miles and features eight new stations in Bellevue and Redmond. At The Spring District, Artist Louie Gong, created a cut metal mural of a dragon to span the eastbound platform wall toward Redmond. On the other side, a phoenix, also cut metal and comprising a feathery motif common in Coast Salish culture, to span the westbound platform wall toward South Bellevue. Gong’s ar ..read more

The Spring District, Block 5 Broderick Group recently published their Eastside Office Market Report for Q1 2024. Included within the report are tech updates and significant lease transactions. One part detailing Meta’s real estate in the Spring District. During the first quarter, Meta took possession if its sixth and final building, Block 13, at The Spring District. This makes Meta’s total footprint in the Bellevue neighborhood 1.8 million square feet. Meta is occupying approximately 50% of the space with Block 6 formally on the sublease market and pending to Snowflake. Snowflake is an America ..read more

Photo Credit: City of Bellevue As the City of Bellevue continues to grow, the subject of transportation becomes that much more important. With a focus on sustainability and community engagement, Bellevue’s Transportation Demand Management program (Bellevue TDM) is promoting eco-friendly travel options. Bellevue residents, workers, and students have the opportunity to contribute to shaping the city’s transportation future (specifically for the next 10 years from 2024-2033) through an online open house. Running from now until May 15th at 5 pm, the online open house invites members of the communi ..read more

Photo Credit: Bellevue Arts Museum Bellevue Arts Museum recently announced the success that its six-week SAVE BAM campaign had. With over 300 donations ranging from $10 – $145,000, the museum raised $349,185. This exceeded the original goal of $300,000. According to an email that was sent out by BAM, their team is “energized by the outpouring of community support; however, we know this is only the first step in establishing long-term financial viability. We are working hard at developing partnerships with stakeholders that understand both the value of our museum and the opportunity it presents ..read more

Photo Courtesy: The Bellevue Collection Spring is finally here and with that comes a new set of trends and fashion inspirations to bring out your true style this season, whether it’s a part of your wardrobe or home décor. Dive into the vibrant hues, distinctive silhouettes, and minimalist designs of spring 2024.  Numerous home stores and clothing retailers within The Bellevue Collection offer a wide array of furnishings and apparel that encompass various trends. Check out The Collection’s Spring Look Book and read below for home inspirations.  As spring unfolds, The Bellevue Collecti ..read more

According to a permit for the City of Bellevue, a new boba tea shop is planning to open in downtown Bellevue. Choo Tea will be located at 155 108th Avenue Northeast. The milk tea shop will feature fruit tea, milk tea, coffee, egg waffles, sandwiches, and more. The space will be divided into a dining area, front desk, kitchen, and storage room. Choo Tea will be going into the Bellevue Plaza building. Bake’s Place is also located here. It first opened in 2012. The dining and music venue provides a jazz scene to the downtown Bellevue nightlife. Fairly new to downtown Bellevue, bubble tea shop, C ..read more