In addition to the Lego store opening in Oakridge, I heard a rumour whilst in Bellevue this last week that there are plans to open another Lego store in Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, Washington. So if the price up here for Lego is getting you down, we may have a slightly closer alternative to Bellevue Square.
Also just for general info, Lego stores are corporate and owned by Lego and thus carry the same products as the Shop@home online store. They do carry the minifig series and other exclusives, however the one thing I am most excited for is the pick-a-brick wall. I can see that draining my wallet every two weeks. I'll have to force myself to stay away from Oakridge.