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February 14, 2026
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Bellevue Expands Light Rail Service Prior to Launch of Cross-Lake Connection: Sound Transit has increased light rail operations in Bellevue as preparations continue for the March opening of the Cross-Lake Connection. Trains are now running the full 2 Line schedule, connecting Downtown Redmond, Bellevue, and Seattle, with service running until midnight between Downtown Redmond and South Bellevue Station. Commuters traveling between Seattle and Lynnwood will experience more frequent train arrivals during peak hours. The overlapping of Link 1 and Link 2 Lines requires riders to check train destinations carefully. (Source: Downtown Bellevue Network on Feb 14)
January 23, 2026
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Link Light Rail to Start Crosslake Service Connecting Seattle and Eastside March 28: Link light rail service will expand across Lake Washington beginning March 28, when Sound Transit opens the Crosslake Connection on the Link 2 Line. This addition links the Link 1 and Link 2 Lines via the I-90 floating bridge, adding two new stations at Mercer Island and Judkins Park. The new segment covers 7.4 miles and will allow a direct 13-minute trip between South Bellevue and International District Chinatown stations. Trains are set to run every eight to ten minutes, with even higher frequency during peak hours. (Source: Downtown Bellevue Network on Jan 23)
October 14, 2025
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Paris Baguette to Open Bakery at Salesforce Tower in Downtown Bellevue: Paris Baguette, an international bakery-café chain, is set to open a new location at 929 108th Avenue Northeast in Downtown Bellevue, occupying the former Sam’s Tavern space in the Salesforce Tower. The bakery will offer a variety of breads, pastries, cakes, and donuts, expanding local dining and sn (Source: Downtown Bellevue Network on Oct 14)