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Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees, including 82 in Bellevue
10+ hour, 34+ min ago (318+ words) Mar 25, 2026, 7:56 AM Epic Games, the video game company behind Fortnite and other titles, announced Tuesday that it is laying off 1,000 employees, affecting 82 employees in Bellevue. The 82 employees, who worked at the company's Lincoln Square office in Bellevue, will be laid…...
Inside Bellevue’s security ahead of Crosslake Connection
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (270+ words) The Crosslake Connection is part of the region's growing Link light rail network and will officially open on March 28, connecting Bellevue and Redmond to Seattle and beyond. Bellevue Police Department officials say they expect higher crowds and are preparing accordingly....
Bellevue Light Rail Unit gears up for Crosslake Connection opening
1+ week, 6+ day ago (497+ words) The Bellevue Police Department announced its Bellevue Light Rail Unit (BLU) is ready for the grand opening of the Crosslake Connection on March 28. That's just two weeks away. The Bellevue City Council approved the BLU in 2022, and the unit was…...
Property Crime Down 33% in Bellevue… So Why is Seattle Struggling?
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (244+ words) Property crime in Bellevue didn't just dip in 2025 " it plummeted by 33%, with overall crime dropping 27%. Bellevue Police say the change comes from a strategy built around Prevention, Intervention, and Enforcement " with a renewed focus on arrests, accountability, and partnerships with…...
Bellevue seafood company recalls 80,000+ bags of shrimp over radioactive contamination concerns
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (429+ words) Dec 24, 2025, 10:13 AM A Bellevue-based seafood company is recalling more than 80,000 bags of frozen raw shrimp because they were prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions, which may have caused contamination'with cesium-137 (Cs-137). Cesium-137' is the radioactive form of the element…...
Bellevue man pleads guilty to $4.5M stolen goods scheme
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (765+ words) Dec 22, 2025, 5:30 PM A second man pleaded guilty Friday to a scheme that sold more than $4.5 million in stolen goods on Amazon or eBay, after his co-conspirator previously pleaded guilty in September. Andrey A. Balun, 58, of Bellevue, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to…...
Canadian waterproof shoe company opening first U.S. store at Bellevue Square
4+ mon, 20+ hour ago (280+ words) Nov 25, 2025, 7:11 AM A Canadian shoe brand is set to open in Bellevue Square next month. Vessi, known for waterproof walking shoes with its Dyma-tex technology, is moving into an approximate 1,200-square-foot space on the second level of Bellevue Square. The…...
$21.5M Bellevue estate relisted after 30% price reduction
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (563+ words) The home at 415 Shoreland Drive S.E. was owned by the late Jim Voelker, a longtime tech executive who acted as president of Nextlink and CEO of Infospace, according to The Puget Sound Business Journal. In 2023, the 8,980-square-foot home was originally listed…...
London-based fashion brand unveils first store in Washington
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (263+ words) Nov 15, 2025, 5:01 AM A sleek London-based fashion brand now has a store in Washington. COS, a clothing brand known for its timeless pieces and elevated basics, unveiled its store in Bellevue Square earlier this week. The new store, located on the…...
Conrad Lee trails in Bellevue City Council race after 30 years of service
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (385+ words) Nov 11, 2025, 5:46 PM A significant leadership change is underway in Bellevue following November's general election. Conrad Lee, a staple in Bellevue government for the past 30 years, trails Naren Briar for Bellevue City Council Position No. 2. Lee has 14,622 votes (46.3%) compared to Briar…...