This is the headquarters of the Washington State Patrol's District 2, which covers Bellevue, Seattle and the…More surrounding areas. The communications center in Bellevue receives more than 30,000 9-1-1 calls a month, according to the Washington State Patrol. The state patrol also schedules VIN (vehicle identification number) inspections at this location, which the Department of Licensing requires for some vehicles to ensure that none of a car's parts are stolen.</p> <p>Washington State Patrol District 2 has detachments in Enumclaw, North Bend and Seattle.</p>

Made In Washington is a tourist souvenir shop that represents the state of Washington by its products. Those products…More include postcards, tourist books, ornaments, jams, wine, nuts, gift baskets, jewelry, chocolates and clothing.</p> <p>If you're not a tourist and actually happen to live in Washington, this is still a shop may want to check out just as long as you love the state and want to represent it. One cool thing about this store located in the Bellevue Square Mall is that it has a coffee sampling table with different brews set up each morning.</p>

In many areas of Washington, and most areas of King County, vehicles older than five years but newer than 25 years…More must pass an emissions test every other year. Most drivers are reminded of the task when it comes time to renew their vehicles. Bellevue has an emissions station in the Eastgate area. The busiest times are at the end of the month, so the state recommends getting their vehicle emissions tested mid-month when the lines are shorter.</p> <p>Emissions testing in Washington is run by a private firm called Applus+, and the stations are overseen by the state's Department of Ecology.</p>