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What's up Bellevue! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's planned for Bellevue's big BrickCon LEGO weekend?
  • Why Goldman picked Bellevue for its newest AI engineering hub
  • How Goldman's new Bellevue AI hub could reshape local tech jobs

Also on today's calendar: Late at The Eight and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Shifting clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 54.
  • Friday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. BrickCon LEGO® fan convention in Bellevue September 12-13, 2026 (shorelineareanews.com) — Bellevue families can dive into BrickCon at Meydenbauer Center on September 12–13, featuring hundreds of LEGO creations, hands-on play areas, and special guests like Brickmaster Jamie. The volunteer-run convention marks its 25th year, supports a STEAM-focused nonprofit, and includes robot-building sessions, vendors, and a special LEGO Pokémon booth with exclusive activities and merchandise.
   

2. Goldman expands AI push with new engineering office in Bellevue (miamiherald.com) — Goldman Sachs has launched a dedicated AI and cloud engineering office in Bellevue, creating a base for more than 125 specialized employees in the city. Executives cite the Pacific Northwest's top engineering schools and rich talent pool as key reasons for choosing Bellevue, reinforcing the area's growing status as a hub for high-end financial technology work.
   

3. Goldman Sachs Opens New AI Engineering Hub in Bellevue, Washington (tvdelmarva.com) — Goldman Sachs has opened a new AI-focused engineering hub in Bellevue, bringing more than 125 high-skilled tech jobs to the city and underscoring the region's appeal for cloud and artificial intelligence work. Leaders say Bellevue's deep talent pool and nearby universities are central to the firm's long-term technology strategy, further cementing the Pacific Northwest as a major financial-tech center.
   

4. Bungie has officially confirmed it will lease its central offices to someone until 2035 (aroged.com) — Bungie is looking to sublease its 210,000-square-foot headquarters in Bellevue, with its master lease running through 2035, signaling a major shift for one of the city's best-known employers. The company cites a move to digital production, while observers point to financial pressures and past layoffs, raising questions about Bungie's long-term local footprint and jobs.
   

5. UBS Recruits Morgan Stanley, Merrill Advisors Managing $2.7B (fa-mag.com) — A Merrill Lynch advisory team led by John Hall has moved to UBS's Bellevue office, bringing oversight of roughly $500 million in client assets into the local market. The group, which focuses on business owners, executives, and multigenerational families, expands UBS's wealth-management presence in Bellevue and could affect where many high-net-worth residents receive financial advice.
   

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Ok Bellevue! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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