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[2006 - 2030]
2006
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| February 2006, the Metropolitan King County Council decided to replace the old logo with an image of the county's updated namesake, Dr. King. |
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2007
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Development during 2007-2009 created another major boom in retail, commercial and residential space in Bellevue
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Nettie Fisher of Wilburton/Kelsey Creek Fisher Farm died on September 24, 2007 at age 97
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2007, Superintendent of Bellevue School District Mike Riley resigns. Karen Clark becomes Interim Superintendent.
2007 Spirit of Washington Dinner Train ends service along the old Lake WA Belt Line through Bellevue's Wilburton neighborhood.
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2008
The Wilburton Tunnel over Interstate 405 (I-405) was demolished, creating a 1 mile break in the right-of-way.
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Zachary Dorsett attends Central Washington University, graduating with a Law and Justice degree.
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2009
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August 15, 2009
Man is sentenced for a large weapons arsenal found in Bellevue storage locker -- two grenade launchers, 54 grenades, six big blocks of C4 plastic explosive, and 37 machine guns from the Vietnam War era.
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Bellevue updated its 1999 Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Plan.
Approved by City Council in February 2009 the ped-bike plan identifies more than 400 projects that would make biking and walking in Bellevue safer and easier.
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2010
Completed Sept 2010. The Bravern Office Commons book-ends the east and west corners of The Bravern, Schnitzer West’s award-winning 1.6 million square foot, multi-use project at the gateway to downtown Bellevue.
Fully leased to software powerhouse Microsoft, the two state-of-the-art office towers total 749,694 square feet over 32 floors and are connected by gracious outdoor plazas and a retail village.
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2012
February 13, 2012
Washington Governor Christine Gregoire signed legislation that established full marriage rights for same-sex couples in the state of Washington.
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2013
2013 in October, Bellevue Galleria sold for $87.6 million, or $429 per square foot, according to county documents. The buyer is MPH-1 Bellevue LLC, which shares an address with DC real estate company, Madison Marquette.
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2015
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2016
January 2016, community leaders gathered in Bellevue, Washington, for a one day summit about transforming the 28 miles (45 km) Eastside Rail Corridor into a multi-use trail.
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The Winters House off Bellevue Way was closed in 2016 for light rail construction.
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2018
Bellevue's population was 147,599
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The City of Bellevue offers offers free Wi-Fi to the public at select city facilities and outdoor locations through BellevueConnect.
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2018 The Spring District is a transit-oriented development and neighborhood that is under construction in Bellevue, Washington. The 16-block, 36-acre development is centered around the Spring District/120th station on the East Link Extension, scheduled to open in 2023
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| Above: Overhead view of construction in Spring District area, Bellevue, Washington, as seen from west atop The Bravern office complex. |
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The Kirkland–Bellevue trail section was opened in July 2018, connecting State Route 520 (and its bike trail) to the Spring District. It was christened as Eastrail on July 20, 2019.
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Mercer Slough Blueberry Farm was closed due to Sound Transit's East Link light rail construction.
East Link trains, which go near downtown Bellevue, plan pass 9 feet in front of the Winters House in a trench along Bellevue Way, which will include a lid to dampen noise
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2020
8/3/2020 Bellevue City Council begins authorizing execution of all documents necessary for the acquisition of a 5.25-acre property located at 1351/1357 118th Ave Southeast as an addition to Mercer Slough Nature Park, including a purchase and sale agreement, in an amount not to exceed $314,400, plus related costs.
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2021
Chief Mylett leaves the Bellevue police, replaced by Wendell Shirley, a retired Santa Monica CA cop.
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2022
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2023
Celebrations were held last week as Wright Runstad & Company and Shorenstein Real Estate topped out their Block 5 building at 1646 123rd Ave. N.E. in Bellevue's growing Spring District. Crews from Turner Construction placed the final piece of structural steel at the top of the 11-story project to cheers from those watching below.
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August 2023, the Sound Transit Board voted for a phased approach to opening the East Link Extension, beginning with now-open 2 Line service between South Bellevue and Redmond Technology stations.
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2024
Spring District station is a Link light rail station in Bellevue, Washington, United States. It is a retained cut station on the 2 Line and serves the Spring District neighborhood, a transit-oriented development in Bellevue. It opened on April 27, 2024 as part of the 2 Line's initial segment.
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2025
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Project type: Link light rail
Phase: Construction
Opening date South Bellevue Station to International District/Chinatown Station: 2025
Remainder of East Link crosses I-90 and includes Judkins Park and Mercer Island Stations expected to open ~2025.
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APRIL 2025
"Partnering with Sound Sustainable Farms to bring a produce stand to The Spring District throughout the summer months, as well as lunchtime, summer concerts featuring local bands."
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