President Obama to Visit Everett, Bellevue on Friday

He will tour the Boeing plant in Everett and talk about the importance of domestic manufacturing and American exports.

Woodinville Property Taxes Down in 2012

The first half of your property taxes must be paid or postmarked by Monday, April 30. Second half taxes are due by Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Santorum Energizes Tacoma Crowd Despite Vocal Protesters

Tacoma police escorted at least two protesters out of the crowd at the Washington State History Museum. Despite the interruptions, the Republican hopeful continued to attack both President Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney.

EastLink Light-Rail, Local Bus Service in Jeopardy, Say Area Transit Leaders

A U.S. House bill would end dedicated transit funding, reversing 30 years of public transportation policy.

Santorum To Stump In Tacoma Tonight

Patch editors Brent Champaco and Akiko Oda will be there to cover all the action.

Governor Signs Washington Marriage Equality Bill

Washington state will become the seventh state in the union to legalize same-sex marriage on June 7, unless opponents succeed in getting a referendum on the November ballot.

King County Scores Well in Farmland Protection Study

American Farmland Trust praises aspects of county’s programs, but says more can be done, and warns of farmland loss throughout the Puget Sound region.

State Issues Whooping Cough Health-Alert

The Washington State Department of Health is urging pregnant women to seek vaccinations for whooping cough, which can give babies extra protection against the virus.

Social Security Tax Tips For Woodinville Residents

If you haven’t filed your tax return yet, now is the time, here are tips from Social Security to make the task easier.

4-H Getting the Ax in King County

The youth organization has been part of King County since 1902; as of September 2012, it will be closed, a victim of the current economic woes.

Got Storm Debris? King County Waiving Recycling Fees

Free disposal of branches, tree limbs and other wood debris left in the wake of recent wind and snow storms.

520 Tolling Equipment Causes Overcharges to Some Motorists

The state announced they will waive the Pay-by-Plate fee -- 25 cents -- for drivers who were charged the week of Jan. 17 - 25.

Council Passes Moratorium on Increasing Residential Density

The moratorium will temporarily stop developers from subdividing plots, thus allowing higher density than the usual one house per acre R-1 zone.

Gregoire Extends Tax Deadline to Businesses Affected by Snow Storm

Gov. Gregoire: Last week's heavy snowfall and freezing rain affected the ability of some businesses to file their state excise tax returns on time.

Trash Will Be Picked Up This Week

Garbage, recycling and yard waste will be picked up this week on the regularly scheduled day.

Update: One Road Cleared, One Still Closed in Bothell

East Riverside Drive is now open, 108th Ave NE/112th Pl NE between East Riverside Drive and NE 164th Pl is still closed due to a fallen tree and will remain closed until tomorrow.

Domestic First-Class Mail Rate Now 45 Cents

Sunday, Jan. 22, marked the first day of several postal increases, including a 1-cent increase to 45 cents for first-class domestic letters and a 7-cent increase to $1.05 for international letters.

Council Considers Moratorium on Increasing Residential Density Tuesday, Developer Eyeing Wellington

If passed, the moratorium will temporarily stop developers from subdividing plots, thus allowing higher density than the one house per acre R-1 zone. The council meets at city hall at 7 p.m.

PSE To Offer Credit To Powerless Customers

Puget Sound Energy customers without power for five or more days may be eligible for a $50 credit on their next bill.

Calling All Tree Huggers, Woodinville's Tree Board Needs Volunteers

The Tree Board, you may be asking? It is the city’s group of resident volunteers and staff that meet to plan and protect the city’s tree canopy.

Keeping Warm Could Become More Difficult

Given the very real issue of power outages, Joan Probala argues against legislating removal of woodstoves as a point of sale provision for real estate transactions.

Power Could Be Out Until Tuesday for Some in Woodinville

PSE's latest restoration update shows the Woodinville, Redmond, Bothell, Carnation and Duvall areas won't get power fully restored for more than another day.

King County Republican Caucuses Set for March 3

The King County Republican Central Committee will hold “pooled” precinct caucuses to lessen confusion over locations.

Do You Have Power Friday?

It’s been a tough week for Woodinville as an intense snow storm transitioned into an ice storm causing the region to come to a near standstill. As temperatures slowly rise Friday, thawing the ice and snow, Patch wants to know what areas are still without

What's Closed in Woodinville Thursday, Jan. 19

Power is back, but the icy roads are keeping people at home. With your help, Patch will try and keep track of what is open and what is closed in Woodinville.

City Manager Chamber Lunch Canceled

The lunch, scheduled for Thursday, Jan. is cancled and rescheduled for Feb. 16.

Bothell Snow Update

The City of Bothell released information Tuesday on what city services are open and which are closed for Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Social Security Resolutions For Woodinville

There are close to 5,000 people in Woodinville receiving Social Security benefits, a four percent increase over last year.

Woodinville, Are You Prepared for the Big Snow?

Government agencies and first responders are urging residents to be prepared for emergency situations in case the snow predicted for Wednesday, Jan. 18, falls on Woodinville.

Convergence Zone Descending on Woodinville, Bringing Snow

Weather service says a Convergence Zone has formed over Snohomish and northeast King County bringing heavier snow Tuesday morning than expected.

UPDATE: Woodinville City Council Meeting Tuesday Canceled

The city council meeting for Tuesday, Jan, 17 is canceled because of snow. A special council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.

UPDATE: Woodinville Fire District Meeting Tuesday Canceled

Woodinville Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioner will not meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, the meeting has been canceled due to inclement weather.

Metro Transit on Snow Routing Tuesday

Continuing snow and icy road conditions may result in some bus trip and route cancellations.

What's Closed On MLK

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a Federal holiday.

State Senators Tom and Litzow Sponsor Educator Evaluation Bill

The bill, which also has a companion bill in the House, would include student input and student growth as part of the criteria.

UPDATE: Burn Ban to be Lifted Saturday

The Stage 1 burn ban in King County will be lifted sometime Saturday, according to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.

Do You Support a Statewide Ban of Plastic Bags?

Edmonds State Sen. Maralyn Chase is hoping a bill she introduced this legislative session will extend the ban statewide.

Burn Ban Issued for King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap Counties

That means no burning in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves unless that is the only source of heat. The ban starts at 4 p.m Wednesday.

Council Votes Talmas Woodinville Mayor, Aspen Deputy Mayor

Bernie Talmas was again voted mayor by the city council and newly reelected council member Liz Aspen was voted deputy mayor at Tuesday night’s meeting.

Woodinville Council Swearing in Newly Elected Councilmembers, Picking New Mayor Tuesday

Tuesday night’s city council meeting will include the swearing in of Les Rubstello and reelected councilmembers Scott Hageman and Liz Aspen.