Life
Inglemoor improv team and teachers bring the laughs
Teachers and improv students participated in an exhibition performance on March 2.
Northwest
State Legislature passes last-minute budget deal and property tax cut
The plan includes $1 billion for public education and $400 million in tax cuts for property owners.
Northwest
Olympia stunner: Compromise over police use of force
It was not always a civil process, but two diametrically opposed groups managed to find common ground.
Northwest
Washington State set to expand abortion coverage
With the governor’s signature, the Reproductive Parity Act will allow state funding for abortion and contraception services.
Northwest
Bump stock ban becomes law; semiautomatics bill up next
It will be illegal in Washington to sell or own devices that make semiautomatic guns fire more rapidly.
Life
First time home-buyers: A whirlwind journey that was ‘totally worth it’ in the end
One Eastside couple shares their experience with buying their first home.
Northwest
Lawmakers are now at odds over a Sound Transit car-tab fix
The Senate and House disagree over whether lost revenue from a lower fee should be offset right away.
News
Bothell High student acts as legislative page
Thomas Monahan was a sponsored page for Rep. Shelley Kloba (D-Kirkland).
Northwest
Behind the scenes of the governor’s veto of the public records bill
How negotiations between Jay Inslee’s office, lawmakers, and media organizations led to the end of the controversial legislation.
Business
Loftium business model helps make homeowning feasible
The Seattle-based startup launched its work in Bothell last month.
Northwest
Inslee vetoes public records bill; lawmakers get a do-over
Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.
Northwest
Lawmakers introduce provision to allow guns in schools
The bill would allow, but not require, adults to carry concealed weapons.
News
26-year principal retires from Inglemoor High
The City of Kenmore proclaimed March 5 through 9, 2018 as Vicki L. Sherwood week.
Northwest
Lawmakers go into damage control over public records bill
Legislators try to frame the bill as a win for open government, while opponents hope for veto by…
Life
Audubon creates native plant database for locals
The database will help locals attract birds and maintain healthy populations.
News
Northshore Wall of Honor nominations are due by March 15
The Northshore Wall of Honor annually recognizes the rich history of outstanding achievements of Northshore School District alumni,…
News
Hundreds turn out for Eastside gun-control meeting
Hundreds of people gathered in Kirkland on Sunday to rally for increased gun control.
Northwest
Legislators rewrite statute to exempt their records from public disclosure
Critics slam the move as a blow to government transparency.
Northwest
Democratic lawmakers unveil conflicting budget proposals
Senate and House Democrats are at odds over education funding and how to cut property taxes.
Northwest
Domestic violence survivors could get new protections from workplace discrimination
The proposed bill easily passed the House of Representatives.