US Rep. Dave Reichert (R-Auburn) votes to move a federal transportation funding bill to the US House floor that would eliminate the federal Safe Routes to School program and guaranteed public transportation funding.
The public can weigh in on which road projects in Bellevue should be funded at a series of meetings this week and next week.
Washington state will become the seventh state in the union to legalize same-sex marriage if Gov. Gregoire signs the legislation on Monday. Do you think this is something to celebrate or are you opposed?
The Bellevue City Council study session is scheduled from 6-10 p.m. at City Hall, 405 110th Ave. NE.
The city will consider the annexation of Eastgate and receive an update on the city's future plans for the Eastgate/Interstate 90 Corridor at Tuesday's study session and city council meeting.
The Seattle Times profiles Congressman Adam Smith, the 8-term Democrat from Tacoma who will represent the newly drawn 9th District, which now includes Bellevue and Mercer Island.
Former Medina Police Chief Jeffrey Chen filed a lawsuit against the city of Medina this week, accusing city officials of racism against Chen's Chinese-American heritage.
The Bellevue City Council will holds a study session tonight starting at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
Conrad Lee unanimously was chosen mayor by the Bellevue City Council, making him the first Asian-American and the first ethnic minority in the position, according to the city.
Some restaurants face raising menu prices in order to cover the latest increase in Washington's minimum wage, one of the highest in the country.
Newly elected City Councilman John Stokes will be sworn in and the city will discuss the annexation process of Tamara Hills and Eastgate. The Bellevue City Council will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. for a study session and regular session.
The Washington State Redistricting Commission agreed on a plan for new congressional and legislative districts. Bellevue would be in a new 9th Congressional district, the most racially diverse district in the state.
I-90 bridge traffic was slightly above normal for a weekday, and SR 522 traffic was near normal Thursday, despite the holiday week.
The draft 2012 Stormwater Management Program will available for review.
Bellevue and Mercer Island would fall under the 9th Congressional District under under a bipartisan proposal introduced Wednesday. Congressman David Reichert who has been representing Bellevue and Mercer Island, would represent a different 8th District.
Even if you've purchased your pass, some motorists who purchased cards from local grocery stores need to ensure that their accounts are activated.
More than 40 signs all over King County have a new reminder of the electronic tolling system.
Parking limited for 50 spaces at Ashwood Park next door to the library for the expected year-long construction.
Results in for 2011 King County elections.
Cuts also will be made to arts funding in order for the city to meet a $6.5 million general fund budget gap.
The Kirkland portion of the 44-mile “Eastside Rail Corridor,” which stretches from Snohomish to Renton, would be developed into a cross-town trail.
The returning Bellevue City Council members were sworn in Monday night and a presentation was made for outgoing City Councilman Grant Degginger, who opted not to run after 12 years on the city council.
The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission issued a $1,000 fine to the group, which advocates for light rail in Bellevue, after the group failed to comply with campaign finance laws in making endorsements and issuing mailers.
John Stokes upholds his lead over Aaron Laing in the race for a vacated position on the Bellevue City Council.
Counting started Thursday in the closely contested race between John Stokes and Aaron Laing for the open seat to be vacated by Councilman Grant Degginger.
The increases are part of how the council addresses a $6.5 million deficit in the two-year general fund budget. The city also plans to cut 17 positions cut in 2012 to bridge that deficit.
That date was announced Wednesday, eight months after the scheduled start of tolling of the bridge linking Seattle and the Eastside at Medina.
With tolls starting on state Route 520 this month, many area businesses and residents prepare for the upcoming changes.
According to Working Washington, 50 demonstrators, organized by Working Washington, traveled to Washington DC and occupied Congressman Dave Reichert's office (R-WA 8).
The U.S. Postal Service announced at the Bellevue City Council Monday night that the two facilities would be closed by 2013, and consolidated into one building that would be located in Downtown or the hospital district.
A man who said that the Constitution authorized him to make arrests, including with the use of deadly force, sentenced to prison.
The U.S. Postal Service will talk to the city council on Monday about consolidation of the Bellevue Main Post Office and the Bellevue Midlakes Station.
The Washington State Department of Transportation told Bellevue Patch last week that the tolling for 520 Bridge was still slated to start sometime in December, though the exact date has not yet been announced.
This weekend’s planned nighttime construction closures of the State Route 520 floating bridge and highway are canceled and will be rescheduled.
Residents can go on walking tours of downtown to help city planners gather information for the city's Downtown Transportation Plan Update.
Fifty-one votes separate John Stokes and Aaron Laing in the race for the seat that will be vacated by Grant Degginger.
John Stokes leads Aaron Laing by 110 votes -- 50.03 percent to 49.67 percent -- in the close race for the Bellevue City Council seat to be vacated by Grant Degginger.
The boundaries were redrawn as a result of the 2010 Census population data.
In Wednesday afternoon's returns, John Stokes' lead has narrowed to 49.97 percent of the vote to Aaron Laing's 49.75 percent.
Bellevue City Council hopeful John Stokes maintains slim lead over Aaron Laing for the seat being vacated by Bellevue Councilman Grant Degginger. Bellevue School Board incumbent Betsy Johnson trails challenger Steve McConnell by less than two percent.