Bellevue continues to be split into two county council districts. Public hearing to be Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the King County Courthouse's Council Chambers. The public may also provide online testimony through October 3.
The Seattle PI reports that Obama's visit Sunday includes a stop at a Medina home for a fundraising event, but no public events. The Washington State Department of Transportation says to expect traffic impacts in the Seattle area from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Public testimony on East Link will be taken at 8 p.m. in City Council chambers.
Crews would have installed new ramps for Interstate 405 and State Route 520 during the planned weekend closure.
The city is inviting cyclists to two bike rides Saturday Sept. 24 and Wednesday Sept. 28 that will help city officials shape the city's transportation plan.
The Washington State Department of Transportation is postponing its plans to close northbound Interstate 405 tonight through Monday morning to reconnect the ramps on I-405 and SR-520. Drivers should be aware of the permanent changes.
The city and Sound Transit have a little more than month before a deadline to reach an agreement on how to split the cost of a light rail tunnel through downtown Bellevue. City officials also hope to get assurances that the transit agency will decrease th
The Washington State Department of Transportation has released a video explaining the new way to get on Interstate 405 and State Route 520.
The move came after a decision at a special meeting in August to strip Shawn Whitney of her title of deputy mayor and to abolish the council's finance committee. Whitney vowed she would " not yield my right to free speech."
The Washington State Department of Transportation plans full weekend closures of Interstate 405 and State Route 520, as well as nightly closures of I-405 through Bellevue. These closures are all construction related.
Mark your calendars for this month's weekend closure.
Incumbent Jane Hague received 37.9 percent of the votes for King County Council District 6.
The westbound lanes did not open until 6 a.m. The bridge had been closed all weekend for construction.
The Washington State Department of Transportation, Sound Transit and King County Metro have tools to help drivers get around the region this weekend for the as the State Route 520 bridge closure.
The Washington State Republican Party legally donated $60,000 to the Litzow campaign late in the 2010 election, but erred in properly reporting the donation.
Officials delay the tolling of the 520 bridge to December, eight months after the tolls originally were scheduled to start.
Crews will work on overhead signs and structures during overnight closures Wednesday night through Friday. Expect traffic delays on Interstate 90.
The Washington State Department of Transportation has been planning to close the State Route 520 bridge all weekend for construction.
Council members also voted as a special meeting to strip Whitney of her title of deputy mayor and to abolish the council's finance committee
The later votes seem to trend toward challenger Richard Mitchell, though incumbent King County Councilwoman Jane Hague is still very solidly in first place. The top two in the four-way race will face off in November.
Richard E. Mitchell has 29 percent of the vote so far, with votes still being counted. Incumbent Jane Hague has 38 percent of the vote.
Working Washington brought 200 people to the Mercer Island office of Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Auburn.
The Mercer Island attorney was outpacing Seattle Port Commissioner John Creighton.
The measure would collect 5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, or $25 for a $500,000 home.
Incumbent King County Councilwoman Jane Hague gets 39 percent of the vote. Challenger Richard Mitchell gets 27 percent of the vote, but Seattle Port Commissioner John Creighton trails him by 625 votes.
Councilwoman Jane Hague, whose district includes parts of Bellevue, last week supported the issue after securing benefits for Eastside bus riders. Councilman Reagan Dunn, whose district also includes parts of Bellevue, wanted it to go to voters.
The bridge, damaged earlier this year when crews were knocking down the old bridge, will be reopen to two-way traffic, says WSDOT.
Ballots are due to the county or need to be postmarked by Aug. 16. Voters who need assistance can vote in person at Bellevue City Hall Monday and Tuesday.
Jane Hague, of Bellevue, and Kathy Lambert, who both had previously opposed the fees, that will bolster Metro transit, announced their changed position Friday morning. The fee has enough council votes to enact it without going to voters.
On Monday, the Bellevue City Council approved starting negotiations with Sound Transit for how the entities will pay for the downtown East Link tunnel and lessen the neighborhood impact of the line. Here's what the term sheet for negotiations.
The candidates for King County Council District 6 responded to questionnaires issues by Patch. This is how they responded.
The council approved the start of negotiations with Sound Transit over how the city and the agency will pay for a new tunnel for the East Link light rail line through downtown Bellevue.
In his own words, Richard Mitchell answered Patch's candidate questionnaire.
In her own words, Patsy Bonincontri answered Patch's candidate questionnaire.
In her own words, King County Councilwoman Jane Hague answered Patch's candidate questionnaire.
King County Councilwoman Jane Hague faces three challengers in the Aug. 16 primary.
In his own words, John Creighton answered Patch's candidate questionnaire.
Lifeguards and other city staff will be available to help boaters at the Southeast 40th Street Boat Launch. Parking will be available at Newport High School.
Sound Transit makes decision on East Link.