Woodinville's Tot Spot Cafe Closing, Making Way for New Tavern

Kat Stremlau, owner of Tot Spot Cafe, is shuttering her business and transitioning it into a new locally-focused tavern, due to open in December.

Businesses Adjust to Enhanced Enforcement of City Sign Code

The City of Redmond allows one portable sign per business in most commercial zones—a limitation some feel is overly strict.

New Woodinville Brewery Invites Patrons to Get Involved in Process

Triplehorn Brewery will celebrate its grand opening next Saturday.

Orange Blossom Society Announces Plans to Close

The family center has operated out of a craftsman house in downtown Redmond for three years.

Factoria Walmart Hiring About 125 People, Opening in October

The Walmart at the Marketplace at Factoria is now hiring for 125 positions.

PSE Hosts Public Meetings on New Transmission Line

An advisory group has chosen a preferred route for the 115 kilovolt-line along Willows Road and Northeast 124th Street.

Bella Bottega Tully's to Begin Serving Beer and Wine?

A company spokeswoman confirmed the location has applied for a liquor license but declined to provide additional details.

Mars Rover With Redmond-Made Parts Makes Historic Touch Down

The spacecraft Curiosity—which contains parts from Redmond company Aerojet—landed inside an ancient crater on the Red Planet. Beleaguered NASA is hailing the mission a victory.

Gallery: Kirkland's Heathman Hotel Polished, Prepped, Ready to Reopen

The luxury boutique hotel and its restaurant Trellis reopened Friday after being closed for two months due to a water pipe break in May that caused major damage. But as the doors reopen, another will close for departing GM Les Utley.

UPDATE: Waste Management Drivers Vote to Ratify Contract

A news release from the union representing yard waste and recycling truck drivers said pickup would resume Thursday in King and Snohomish counties.

Woodinville Wineries: August Events

From live music to fundraisers and gourmet food, Woodinville wineries have plenty of events to celebrate summer.

Waste Management and Striking Drivers Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

The 153 striking yard waste and recycle truck drivers of Teamsters Local 117 will vote on the proposed contract Thursday. Garbage truck drivers, who honored the Local 117 pickets lines, will reportedly return to work first thing Thursday morning.

Poll: Microsoft Leaving Hotmail Brand Behind

On Tuesday, the company rolled out Outlook.com as its new email service.

Strike Update: Drivers, Waste Management Fail to Agree on Talks

A resumption of contract negotiations has been proposed for Saturday through a federal mediator, but the two sides cannot agree on conditions. Kirkland's Joan McBride and other local mayors and King County officials are urging a quick resolution to the di

What If My Recycling or Yard Waste Wasn't Collected?

Waste Management is advising customers about what to do as a result of a drivers' strike that started Wednesday.

Waste Management Drivers Strike

Members of Teamsters Local 117 say the company has been intimidating workers and refusing to bargain in good faith, and pickets have been set up at several local facilities including Woodinville.

Fork Dork: Walmart Shopping in a Local Economy

Stores of differing types and sizes affect the entire business ecology from local stores. Local consumers still can vote with their feet and wallets.

Readers' Choice 2012: Best Milkshake/Smoothie

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Readers' Choice 2012: Best Date-Night Spot

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Readers' Choice 2012: Best Breakfast Spot

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Readers' Choice 2012: Best Vegetarian Food

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Readers' Choice 2012: Best Kids' Menu

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Readers' Choice 2012: Best Takeout

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Readers' Choice 2012: Best Pizza

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Readers' Choice 2012: Best Burger

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Readers' Choice 2012: Best Place for Gifts

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Readers' Choice 2012: Best Place for Used Clothing

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Readers' Choice 2012: Best Family-Friendly Restaurant

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Microsoft Reports First-Ever Quarterly Loss

The $192-million loss was largely caused by a $6.2-billion write down from a failed acquisition.

Readers' Choice 2012: What's the Best Place to Work Out in Redmond?

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Readers' Choice 2012: Who Is the Best Chiropractor in Redmond?

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Readers' Choice 2012: Who's the Best Dentist in Redmond?

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Readers' Choice 2012: What's the Best Barber/Hair Salon in Redmond?

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Readers' Choice 2012: What's the Best Nail Salon in Redmond?

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Welcome to Adam Johnson, Redmond Patch Ad Manager

Adam is Patch's new advertising manager for Redmond, Kirkland, Woodinville, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Sammamish-Issaquah, and Shoreline-Lake Forest Park. But he's not new to the Puget Sound.

Microsoft to Launch Its Own News Service Following MSNBC.com Split

The breakup between Microsoft and NBC News was officially announced Sunday evening.

So Many Wine Awards and Reviews, So Little Time

The myriad of wine recommendations can be confusing leaving consumers exasperated. For the best shopping experience find one or a few sources, perhaps, the Cork Dork.

Report: Microsoft Cuts Hundreds of Jobs

The Seattle Times has cited an anonymous source as saying hundreds of positions have been cut from the company, mostly in the advertising sales and marketing divisions.

Le Rendez-Vous to Begin Serving Crêpes

The French bakery and café will celebrate Bastille Day with a crêpes party this Saturday.

Woodinville Wine Community Plans to Sharpen Focus on Tourism

The association intends to move from an events-oriented group to a community-based marketing organization focusing on Washington wine tourism.