Opinion: April Campaign Aims to “Stick it to Silence” About Sexual Assault

King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert, who represents unincorporated Woodinville, explains why Sexual Assault Awareness Month is important.

Woodinville Arborist Demonstrates Tree Pruning Saturday

Tom Quigley, arborist and member of the city's Tree Board, will be demonstrating pruning techniques for Japanese Maples at City Hall.

Urquhart Announces Candidacy for King County Sheriff

John Urquhart announced his intention to run for King County Sheriff at a downtown Seattle hotel on Tuesday.

Opinion: Sign Sweep by City for Good Reason

The “theft” was not the work of burglars, vandals or neighborhood kids. This time, it was city officials.

Licenses Application Rights To Woodinville's Liquor Stores Brings 250K Winning Bid

Online auction for the license application rights of 167 state-run liquor stores in Washington state netted $30.75 million.

Springer to Run for Reelection to State House

Larry Springer was first elected to the legislature in 2004 and says his priorities will be creating jobs and restoring state funding for higher education.

King County to Construct Wildlife Overpass Across Novelty Hill Road

An open house on the project will be held Thursday at Redmond Ridge Community Center.

FBI Offers Unique Check for Damaging Computer Virus

More than half a million computers in the U.S. may have been infected by a bug that will interrupt Internet service when the FBI shuts down a temporary fix this summer.

Visit National Parks For Free April 21-29

Earlier this year the Park Service had announced free entrance days at 100 parks across the country, including parks within a few hours' drive from Woodinville.

Lake Washington School District Extends Current Contract with Teachers

An ongoing lack in state funding has prompted the district and teachers' union to retain their current contract for the second year in a row.

Be a Woodinville Fire Commissioner

Woodinville Fire & Rescue is now accepting applications for the seat vacated by Bob Miller, the deadline to apply is May 15 at noon.

Woodinville Council Considers Extending Moratorium on Residential Density Tuesday

The city council passed a moratorium last May to stop increases and transfers above the adopted zoning regulations it’s now back on the agenda for renewal.

Tax Deadline Looms Today

Tax Day is normally April 15, but is two days later this year here are some tips on how to get your taxes filed on time.

County Meeting on Proposed Woodinville Zipline Park Set for June

King County Parks Department Director Kevin Brown and staff will be at Northshore Junior High in Bothell on June 6 to present the plan for a proposed zipline adventure park in Gold Creek Park.

Hundreds Turnout for County Meeting on Sammamish Valley Annexation

At a public hearing for the King County Comprehensive Plan, hundreds of people jammed into the Y at the Carol Edwards Center in Woodinville to voice their opinion on moving the Urban Growth Boundary.

Got Studded Tires? They Should Be Removed by End of Today

The deadline WSDOT extended by two weeks is at an end.

Low Turnout for Democratic Caucus in Woodinville, Obama Still Popular

A beautiful sunny day and a sitting president as the candidate was a combination that may be the reason for only a tenth of the 2008 turnout.

Washington Will Be One of Five Namesakes For New Navy Submarines

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today the next five Virginia-class attack submarines will be named the USS Illinois, the USS Washington, the USS Colorado, the USS Indiana, and the USS South Dakota.

Woodinville State Rep. Roger Goodman Drops Out of Congressional Race

Goodman cited the 'brutally relentless pressure' to raise money for the campaign and says he'll run for reelection to his state House seat.

Zipline Adventure Park Proposed for Woodinville, Residents Say No

A new zipline adventure park is proposed for Gold Creek County Park in Hollywood Hill, but residents are already starting a petition drive to stop the development.

Live Blog: Patch is at the Washington Democratic Caucuses Sunday

Mobile users: Scroll to the bottom and click "Go to desktop site" to access the live blog on your device. Join Woodinville Patch as we cover the day's activities, starting at 12:30 p.m.

FAQ: How Does a Caucus Work?

If you would like to participate in the Democratic precinct caucuses on April 15 but aren't sure how it works, here's some information.

Public Hearing on Controversial Woodinville Sammamish Valley Annexation Thursday

King County will hold a public hearing in Woodinville at the Carol Edwards Center. The meeting is to hear public comments on the county's Comprehensive Plan which rejects annexation of Sammamish Valley land into the city.

Residential Density Credits and the Old Woodinville Schoolhouse at Tuesday's Council Meeting

The Woodinville City Council will again discuss how many acres are allowed per lot in R-1 and the future of the old Woodinville Schoolhouse this week.

Periodic 520 Closures Planned as Construction Begins on New Bridge

WSDOT recommends drivers use online tools and check electronic signs for upcoming closure information.

King County Names New Manager of the Community Service Areas

New Community Service Areas program includes unincorporated areas of Woodinville.

Tent City 4 Back in Woodinville

The Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church will host the Tent City 4 community of about 100 people for 90 days beginning April 21.

Woodinville Neighborhood Asks Council to Keep Rural Feel

Residents of Wellington, which fought developers along with the city all the way to the State Supreme Court and won, want the city to make sure R-1 means only one house per acre.

Bothell Redevelopment of Downtown, Hotel on Target

Bothell is reporting that it’s on target for reaching the $650 million private investment in revitalizing its downtown, including a hotel complex.

Woodinville Gardening Seminars and Master Gardener Clinics at the Water District

The series of free seminars is to inform local gardeners on varieties of plants that can grow here in Woodinville, and still save water.

Woodinville Council Approves Alcohol at Summer Park Concerts

A unanimous vote allows a beer and wine garden at summer concerts in Wilmot Gateway Park.

Council to Reconsider Sammamish Valley Annexation After Member Calls Foul

Woodinville city council will revisit Resolution 414, which tells the county the city supports annexation in the Sammamish Valley, after Councilman Art Pregler questioned the process.

Whooping Cough Reaches Epidemic Levels in Washington State

The State Department of Health urges all teens and adults to either get a whooping cough booster or check with their health care provider that their immunization schedule is up-to-date.

How Many Houses Per Lot: Woodinville City Council to Decide

Ordinance 532 attempts to define how many houses can be built per lot in an R-1 zone, council will hear the public's opinion at Tuesday night's meeting.

Woodinville Summer Concert Series Revamp May Include Alcohol

In an attempt to draw larger crowds to a failing program, the Woodinville city council will consider allowing the sale of beer and wine and the summer concerts.

Will You Turn Your Lights Out for Earth Hour Saturday?

At 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, people around the globe will be switching off their lights to raise awareness for climate change. Will Woodinville residents turn out their lights?

What Would You Do With $476 Million?

Since no one won Tuesday's Mega Millions lottery jackpot, the next drawing will be for $476 million.

Roadwork on Woodinville-Duvall This Week

Curbs are being improved at NE Woodinville-Duvall Road and repaving is happening near Avondale, expect delays.

Mega Millions Jackpot Third Highest Ever, Tempted?

Nobody won the Mega Millions jackpot Friday night, causing it to roll over and increase to $363 million for Tuesday's drawing, did you buy tickets?

Accused Afghanistan Shooter Robert Bales's Wife Tells NBC: "This Is Not Him"

Kari Bales, the wife of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord staff sergeant accused of killing 17 civilians during a nighttime killing spree, tells NBC's Matt Lauer that her husband loved kids and was a big one himself.