Call for Questions: What Questions do You Want Council Candidates to Answer?

Revenue? Infrastructure? Sewers? Economic development? Patch wants to know what you believe are the important issues facing Woodinville. We will ask the candidates your questions and post their answers.

County Officials and Candidates Speak Out on Brightwater and Sewers

Will some Woodinville residents be forced to hook up to sewers because of the new treatment plant? The county says no, the water district says no, but some candidates are unconvinced.

What’s on the City Council Agenda This Week?

A report on economic development for Woodinville and possible sewer mandate policy for new development.

Declining Revenues Force County to Prioritize Roads Maintenance

Most-used roads would be maintained at high levels while smaller roads would receive less care in coming years.

Meet Al Taylor, Candidate for Woodinville City Council

Taylor is challenging incumbent Scott Hageman.

Youth in Crisis Can Seek Out a
 King County Metro Bus for Help

Safe Place program helps bus operators connect youth to local services.

Attorney General Expands Funding for Program to Help Distressed Homeowners

Housing counselors help people avoid losing their homes to foreclosure.

SR 520, I-405 Closures Through September to Affect Eastside Drivers

The Washington State Department of Transportation plans full weekend closures of Interstate 405 and State Route 520, as well as nightly closures of I-405 through Bellevue.

What’s on the City Council Agenda This Week? Growing Medical Marijuana

The council is expected to pass an a moratorium on "collective gardens" growing medical marijuana.

Woodinville Passport Day in the USA Sept. 17

This Saturday the Woodinville Police Department will be open for passport services.

Help Keep Tabs on Native Salmon as a Salmon Watcher Volunteer

September training sessions for the Salmon Watcher Program are offered in Seattle, Renton, Bellevue, Woodinville.

Chicken Manure the Culprit for the Foul Odor in Woodinville

Air quality agency said a Snohomish farm's spreading of manure caused the stink in the air over north King County and south Snohomish County.

That Smell is Not From Brightwater Says Air Quality Agency

The Brightwater sewage treatment plant, which is not yet online, is off the hook for the smell that has been drifting over north King County and south Snohomish county for the past few days.

Brightwater Claims Not to be Stinking Up the Neighborhood

People living in North King County and South Snohomish say there’ s a lingering stench in the area and question if it’s the new sewage treatment plant in Woodinville.

No Council Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6

The Woodinville city council is still on summer break.

Labor Day: What’s Closed, What’s Open

Labor Day is Monday September 5; here is a list of what’s open and what government offices are closed.

Meet Jack Vermeulen, Candidate for Woodinville Water District Board of Commissioners

Vermeulen is a long time Woodinville resident.

Metro Transit to Move Some Woodinville Service to More on-Demand DART

Route 251 currently connecting the University of Washington-Bothell and Cascadia Community College campuses will switch to DART in February, 2012.

Meet Liz Aspen, Candidate for Woodinville City Council

Aspen is running for re-election unopposed.

Meet Karen Steeb: Candidate for Woodinville Water District Board of Commssioners

Steeb is seeking re-election the commission.

Social Security Warns Woodinville: Don't Fall Victim to Identity Theft

You may think you’re safe by not carrying your Social Security card with you and not providing your personal information over the Internet or by email. Nevertheless, scam artists have become shrewd. By Kirk Larson Social Security Western Wash

Meet Hank Stecker, Candidate for Woodinville Water District Board of Commissioners

Stecker is a former Woodinville council member and planning commissioner.

Redmond Business Consultant Launches Second Run for Congress

James Watkins was Jay Inslee's Republican challenger in 2010.

Meet Scott Hageman, Candidate for Woodinville City Council

Hageman is running for re-election.

Olympic Nursery Nominated For King County Small Business Award

The Woodinville Nursery is one of the nominations for rural small business of the year.

Resurfacing of NE Woodinville-Duvall Road Postponed Until 2012

Large construction projects on the road this summer caused King County to delay the overlay schedule.

No Council Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 30

The Woodinville city council is on summer break.

520 Bridge Toll Set for December Start

Officials delay the tolling of the 520 bridge to December, eight months after the tolls originally were scheduled to start.

Goodman Ramps Up His Run for Congress

The state representative, whose 45th District includes Woodinville, will face at least two democrats in the primary as he runs to replace Rep. Jay Inslee.

Novelty Hill Road Closed Aug. 26-29

About 1,000 feet of the roadway east of 195th Avenue NE will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday.

Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Shakes The White House, Virginia, Eastern Seaboard

Epicenter was in Virginia. Reports of tremors felt as far away as Cleveland, New York City.

520 Bridge To Be Closed Friday to Monday

The Washington State Department of Transportation will close the State Route 520 bridge all weekend for construction.

Meet Joseph Marshall, Candidate for Northshore School District Board of Directors

Marshall is a graduate of the Northshore School District.

Public Health Seminar on Car Seats

King County Public Health is offering a free seminar on how to use a child/infant car seat.

Levy Passing to Fund Veterans, Human Services in King County

The measure would collect 5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value.

Woodinville Water District Board Meets Tuesday, Aug. 16

The meeting is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m.

No Council Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 16

The Woodinville city council is on summer break.

King County Council Approves $20 Car Tab Fee

Nearly six hours of negotiations on Monday end with 7-2 Council vote to approve of car tab increase to maintain current Metro bus service.

Where Can I Drop Off My Ballot for the Aug. 16 Primary

Ballots are due to the county or need to be postmarked by Aug. 16. Woodinville voters can drop off ballots at Redmond City Hall.

Woodinville Straw Poll: Who Would You Vote For?

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) won Saturday’s Iowa Straw Poll, tell us who you would vote for.