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LunchBox Laboratory Now Open in Bellevue
Crowds were pouring out of the door when the newest location of LunchBox Laboratory opened in downtown Bellevue. The people were eager, not just for a typical hamburger, but ones with titles like “Burger of the Gods,” with a huge beef patty topped with bleu cheese and a gorgonzola spread and candied balsamic onions, [...]
2011 Place Makers Awarded by Bellevue Downtown Association
The Bellevue Downtown Association has announced the winners of the 2011 Place Making Awards at its 38th annual celebration.
“We salute the legacy of hard work and shared vision fueling our city and its urban center,” said Leslie Lloyd, BDA president. “We’ve seen rapid growth over the past 10 years, and it will take continued focus [...]
Bellevue Way Reduced to 2 Lanes This Weekend
Drivers beware; a portion of Bellevue Way SE will be reduced to 1 lane in each direction, January 27th – 29th, while King County utility workers complete a pipeline replacement project.
The project beings this morning (Friday) at the intersection of Bellevue Way SE and SE 3rd St. The work will be finished by 6 PM [...]
Developer Pays $7 Million for Downtown Bellevue Property
A developer recently purchased the downtown Bellevue site where Taco Time is located for more than $7 million.
The 25,025-square-foot property, located at 201 106th Ave. NE, houses Taco Time and a dry cleaner, although the site is zoned for a 20-story mixed-use project. The developer is with an investment fund based in northeast China, according [...]
Man Dies After 3-Story Fall Inside Lincoln Square
A 24-year old man has died after a 3-story, 60-foot fall inside of Lincoln Square early this morning at 1:30 AM. The fall was reportedly from the top escalator.
Lt. Marsha Harnden of the Bellevue Police Department reported that the man was sitting on the escalator handrail.
“It would appear to be an accident. I don’t [...]
City of Bellevue Expands Electric Car Charging Stations
In a recent announcement this month the City of Bellevue released that they have added several electric car-charging stations throughout Bellevue. 2 of those locations are in Downtown Bellevue.
City Hall
4 total charging stations have been added to Bellevue City Hall, 2 in the visitor and 2 in the employee lots.
Bellevue Downtown Park
2 charging stations have [...]
Two Bellevue Post Offices to Consolidate
Both the Bellevue Way and Midlake post office branches will close and retail operations will move to a new facility in downtown Bellevue by mid-2013, according to an article in The Bellevue Reporter.
The U.S. Postal Service announced the changes this week as part of a national consolidation campaign to save the agency $2.1 billion each [...]
Armed Gunman Robs Bellevue Square Nordstrom
Bellevue Police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the 3rd floor Bellevue Square Nordstrom customer service desk on Friday, December 2 at 8:13 PM.
The robber, who was reported to be a black male in his 30’s or early 40’s, showed the clerk a firearm that was in the waistband of his pants [...]
Bellevue Police Report Shooting in Downtown Bellevue
According to a release by the Bellevue Police department there has been a report of a shooting in an apartment at 111 108th Ave NE. When officers responded to the report they located a male victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Here is the full release from the Bellevue Police Department:
BELLEVUE POLICE RESPOND TO [...]
Schnitzer West Puts Shops at The Bravern For Sale
It has been confirmed that Schnitzer West LLC has put The Shops at The Bravern up for sale. This includes 300,000 square feet of retail space, of which 85% is currently occupied.
Schnitzer West also owns the 2 apartment towers at The Bravern, but they are not for sale as a part of this deal. [...]
