Seattle's plastic straw ban went into effect over the summer. Now an Eastside lawmaker wants to extend a ban across the state.
Apparently you can win an election by spending a lot of money. See how much each local candidate spent per vote in the 2018 election.
The winter shelter at Lincoln Center could be turned into a year-round operation for up to 100 men.
Thai came to the U.S. at age 15 as a Vietnamese refugee. On Tuesday, she became the first first-generation refugee to win a statewide seat.
It's going to be the largest audience to ever witness Sean Spicer in Bellevue, probably.
Democratic State Sen. Patty Kuderer is facing a primary challenge from Democrat Rodney Tom. But Tom maybe a Democrat in name only.
The new ordinance sets rules for the construction of homeless shelters in Bellevue.
The public is invited to discuss how the city can use its resources to celebrate its multicultural identity.
A Washington company has pulled the game from its online platform after outrage from gun control activists, including the Parkland students.
2018 is going to be a heavy year for legislative races. See who's running for office near you.
A survey of Bellevue residents about a new homeless shelter shows negative perceptions of the homeless.
And they pay a lot more: the poor pay more than four times the effective tax rate than the rich in Seattle.
My-Linh Thai is the first candidate to file to replace Democratic state Rep. Judy Clibborn, who announced her retirement in March.
Neighbors want the city to revoke the helistop's permit, claiming that Kemper has essentially abandoned the facility.
This is the bad daylight savings - the one where you lose an hour of sleep.
Voters on Tuesday will be asked to approve billions in taxes to fund local school districts.
Property taxes are increasing in many cities around King County due to increased statewide school funding and local tax levies.
Hutchison, chair of the state GOP since 2012, will leave the post in early February.
There's a $42 fine attached to the changed Bellevue parking ordinance.
Under a settlement, the Utilities and Transportation Commission will allow PSE to increase electric rates and reduce natural gas rates.
King County certified the results of the November 2017 election on Tuesday. See the final vote counts for candidates near you.
A white nationalist group is making its presence known around Puget Sound by hanging banners and posters.
The City of Bellevue is getting recognized by the Center for Digital Government for its work as a digital city.
King County released a new ballot count Wednesday, shaking up some local races.
The first round of ballots for King County school district races came in Tuesday night.
The first wave of ballots dropped Tuesday night. Check out how local races are shaping up near you.
Election Day is Tuesday. That's the deadline to postmark your ballot or vote in person.
Read the Patch candidate questionnaire for the candidates running for position 4 seat on the Bellevue City Council.
While King County officials want to put safe-injection sites on the ballot, the Bellevue Council has given a clear rebuke.
State GOP chair Susan Hutchison sent an email to state Republicans requesting their presence to support Betsy DeVos in Bellevue.
The Equity in Education Coalition is planning a large demonstration of DeVos outside the Hyatt-Regency Bellevue on Friday.
The conservative Washington Policy Center think tank is hosting DeVos at its annual dinner. Counter-protests are planned.
Members of the Human Services Commission advise the City Council on issues like homelessness and domestic violence.
Seats are limited for the event at Newport High School in September.
The open house will preview Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) projects slated for Northeast Bellevue.
The Council passed an ordinance Monday clarifying that safe-injection sites are not an allowable use under city zoning code.
King County is working to open safe-injection sites for drug addicts. The Bellevue City Council will consider a resolution banning them.
The state's new budget includes a statewide property tax increase. Find out how much taxes will go up in your city.
The Bellevue City Council will discuss possible options for a homeless shelter on Monday night.