Northwest
Governor signs bill to settle water-use dispute
The bill allows for limited drilling of new wells and also limits water withdrawals in new wells.
Northwest
Ballot initiative threat has energy industry warming to carbon tax
Support for the governor’s proposed tax is tepid, but it’s there.
Northwest
Senate Democrats push safety for sanitation workers
The bill would address concerns over training and access to safety information.
Northwest
Capital budget passed, but affordable housing across the state still threatened
Some projects aimed at homeless families and disabled veterans won’t happen.
Northwest
Lawmakers advance a voluntary waiver of gun rights for those at risk of suicide
Under the proposed law, it would take those who volunteer 14 days to retain their right to a…
News
Kenmore walkways open house set for Jan. 25
Attendees can meet the project teams and view preliminary design work completed to date.
Northwest
State lawmakers re-consider eliminating statute of limitations on sex crimes
Having passed the House last year, the bill now appears to be stuck in a Senate committee.
Northwest
State takes aim at opioid crisis
Bills would limit opioid prescriptions, invest in treatment options.
Northwest
Legislature takes important step toward resolving capital budget issue
A lack of state funding has put the squeeze on a number of organizations throughout the state.
Northwest
LGBTQ bills advance in the senate
One bill would discourage conversation therapy, while the other would encourage equitable treatment for elderly members of the…
Northwest
Gun regulations draw an overflow crowd to hearing
Five firearm bills go before state lawmakers.
News
46th District legislators talk 2018 session priorities
Lawmakers discuss state capital budget and Voting Rights Act
News
Kenmore finds funds for West Sammamish Bridge
The city has secured $28 million in total grants to fund the West Sammamish Bridge Replacement Project.
Northwest
Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea
The bill would aim to restore salmon while cutting down on toxins and noise pollution.
News
Kenmore to hold open house on PSE franchise agreement on Jan. 22
City Council will begins its review of the proposed agreement at its Jan. 22 meeting
Opinion
For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms
If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.
News
Metro pilot program in Bothell offers alternative modes of transportation
The intention of Community Connections program is to develop innovative and cost-efficient transportation solutions.
Life
Eastside Audubon provides an active community for birders
The organization will host itsnext Juanita Bay Park tour on Sunday.
News
Kenmore man arrested for robbing Key Bank
Deputies from Kenmore and Shoreline located the 51-year-old man in Lake Forest Park.
News
Suspected drunk driver crashes into Country Village
The driver was not injured in the one-vehicle crash but caused significant damage.