Coalition Including NSD Wins State Supreme Court Funding Ruling

The court decision says the state is not doing enough to fund "basic public education." The lawsuit was filed by a coalition that counts the Northshore School District, Lake Washington School District and Lake Washington Education Association as members.

Three out of Four SR-520 Motorists Are Good to Go With Electronic Tolling, WSDOT Reports

Traffic patterns on the 520 bridge also are shifting as commuters adjust to the new tolls.

Fork Dork: Washington's Minimum Wage Highest in Nation

Local restaurants wrestle with the minimum wage increase in a struggling economy.

Iowa Caucus: Patch has the Latest

Several Patch sites are covering the caucus by following the candidates who are campaigning, stumping and visiting with voters in that state.

5 Things to Know About Tolling

The toll on 520 bridge started at 5 a.m. Dec. 29.

Woodinville Fire District Cleared of Racism Charges

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission decided against cases filed by former fire chief and current deputy fire chief.

Connect With Ecology: 'Tis the Season for E-Cycling

If you got a new gadget for Christmas, don't just trash the old one. The Department of Ecology has tips for what to do with it, along with other household safety advice.

WSDOT Predicts Commutes Will Be Up to 20 MPH Faster on 520

The state transit agency also expects morning travel times on westbound I-90 and SR 522 will remain 5 to 10 mph slower several months after tolling begins.

Are You Really Good to Go with Tolling? Some Drivers May be Surprised

Even if you've purchased your pass, some motorists who purchased cards from local grocery stores need to ensure that their accounts are activated.

Weather Service Issues Wind Advisory

Could mean wind and rain for Woodinville this week.

Eastbound 520 Set to Close on Eve of Tolling Start Date

Crews will be installing a final round of tolling signs on the night of Dec. 28.

Christmas Weekend: What's Open What's Closed

This weekend is Christmas and Christmas Eve and the federal holiday is being observed on Monday. Here's what you need to know to get around this weekend.

Burke-Gilman Trail from Log Boom Park to Ballinger Way Opens Today

New 0.7 mile section features wider pavement plus new lighting, improved road crossings, fencing and other safety upgrades. Still not accessible from the Woodinville side of the trail.

Redmond Man Pleads Not Guilty in Death of Kirkland Cyclist

Nathan Godwin, 26, is accused of driving under the influence and speeding when he struck bicyclist Bradley Nakatani.

Poll: Should Woodinville Ban Plastic Bags?

The Seattle City Council just approved a ban on the bags to protect wildlife and the environment.

Postal Service: Go Green This Holiday Season

Trying to avoid long lines at the post office? Too late, but you can still keep it “green” according to the USPS.

Bothell Buys Piece of the “Last Great Forest”

The city of Bothell purchased 35 acres of the North Creek Forest from The Boy Scouts of America, after years of work by citizen groups trying to protect the land from development.

King County Warns of Apparent Email Scam

The county has received calls from people and businesses within and outside of King County, who received false confirmation of an online property tax payment made through the King County e-commerce system.

PSE Warns Customers Not to Respond to Fraudulent Bill-Pay Emails

Puget Sound Energy has posted an advisory warning its customers and others about a fraudulent email that mimics a bill-payment notification.

King County Council Approves $2.2 Million More in Funding for Burke-Gilman

Council votes unanimously, 9-0, for third quarter supplemental budget.

Burn Ban Lifted for Snohomish County

Effective Wednesday afternoon the burn ban was lifted.

Kirkland City Council Unanimously Approves Historic Rail Purchase

Several years ago the Port of Seattle purchased the entire 44-mile "Eastside Rail Corridor" from Snohomish to Renton, passing through Woodinville, now Kirkland is purchasing a portion of the the rail.

Burn Ban Issued in Snohomish and Pierce Counties

The Stage 1 ban declared by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.

Burke-Gilman Project to Cost $2.2 Million More Than Expected

The trail is not expected to be fully reopened until the end of January; the project originally was expected to cost $2.69 million but problems found during work are causing overruns.

Kirkland City Council to Consider $5 Million Purchase of Rail Corridor

The City Council will consider buying the 5.5 miles of abandoned railway in Kirkland from the Port of Seattle for a trail and possible future light transportation corridor.

Cork Dork: Grape Killers Come Alive in Woodinville

A group of Warehouse District wineries celebrate the holiday season with a special benefit wine tasting Friday.

Burn Ban Lifted for Snohomish and Pierce Counties

A change in the weather called the air agency to lift the ban.

520 Bridge Tolling to Start Dec. 29

WSDOT announces the date eight months after the original scheduled start.

Spread Cheer Not the Flu This Holiday Season

The influenza season is just kicking in and there are plenty of places in Woodinville to get immunized.

Waste Management Debuts Recycling Video Series

The videos are an effort to increase food and paper recycling rather than sending those items to the landfill.

Delays at Major Intersection in Bothell on Sunday

Drivers should expect long delays along SR-527 and 228th St SE in the Canyon Park area of Bothell from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Burn Ban Elevated in Snohomish County; Stagnant Air Expected Through Weekend

The Stage 2 ban declared by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.

County Workshop to Create Community Service Area Boundaries for Unincorporated Areas

The closet meeting for residents of Woodinville to attend will be in Carnation on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

POLL: Gregoire Wants To Reclassify Marijuana for Medical Treatment

The governors of Washington and Rhode Island want doctors to be able to prescribe marijuana and pharmacists to fill prescriptions. They filed a petition with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration today.

Sophia and Jacob Top Baby Names for 2010 in Washington

Jacob is a top pick for parents for most of the past decade, say state officials.

Soldier Sends Holiday Greetings to Her Family in Woodinville

Lt. Col. Evangeline Saiz is serving in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Renton Lands 737 MAX Production

The Boeing Company announced on Wednesday that it intends to build the new 737 MAX in Renton.

UPDATE: Counties Release Final Vote Count for November Elections, Incumbents Win the Day, Mostly

Voters kept incumbents in their seats with two exceptions, Mark Emery ousted Clint Olson on the fire district board, and Les Rubstello overtook Jeff Glickman for city council.

FBI Tips on Safe Cyber Monday Shopping

If that offer seems too good to be true, it probably is, according to the bureau.

Poll: Do You Support Gregoire's Proposed Sales Tax Increase?

The governor has also called for more than $2 billion in cuts.