SNAP Challenge: DelBene to Live on Food Stamp Budget

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene announced June 13 that she will be living on an average food stamp budget for one week – $4.50 a day.

Eastside Transportation Town Hall Set for June 19

The meeting will focus on local transportation funding issues and infrastructure needs.

Earthquake Emergency Exercise Conducted at Woodinville City Hall

Microsoft Denies Involvement in Government Surveillance Program

The Washington Post reports Microsoft was the National Security Agency's "first partner" for a secret monitoring program called PRISM.

DelBene 'Deeply Concerned' about U.S. Secretly Collecting American Phone Records

Old Woodinville Schoolhouse: Open House for Input Set for June 19

More Night Work This Weekend on I-405 in Kirkland Area

Traffic Alert: SR 522 to Close Thursday for Rock Blasting East of Woodinville

State Route 522 will close for an hour Thursday morning between the Fales/Echo Lake roads and 164th Street Southeast.

DelBene to Host Interactive Budget Workshop in Bothell

Constituents will be able to evaluate options and write their own federal budget during the workshop Thursday in Bothell. Another workshop will be on Wednesday in Mount Vernon.

SR 522 to be Closed in Downtown Bothell Tuesday Night

The closure is part of the ongoing 'Bothell Crossroads' redevelopment project and will be from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Governor Inslee Announces I-5 Bridge Replacement Plan

Inslee's bridge plan focuses on keeping traffic moving while crews construct a permanent Skagit River Bridge near Mt. Vernon.

Student Loans: DelBene Fights to Prevent Cost Increase

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene: "Unless Congress acts, we face a looming deadline in July that will cause interest rates to double for millions of Americans."

Paula Waters Running for Woodinville City Council Seat

Paula Waters, long-time Woodinville resident and Planning Commission Chair, announced in May that she will seek position #1 on the Woodinville City Council in the November 2013 election.

The Toll Also Rises: SR 520 Rates Going Up 2.5% on July 1

The state Transportation Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to increase the floating bridge toll rates - the peak Good to Go! fee will be $3.70, while the peak Pay by Mail rate will be $5.25

Video Surveillance On Public Streets Approved by Woodinville City Council

Video Surveillance to be Discussed at Woodinville City Council Meeting Tuesday

On Tuesday, the Woodinville City Council will hear results of a survey seeking public input on the proposed plan to use video camera systems and automated license plate readers on public streets.

Update: Who's Running for Woodinville City Council in 2013

Redeveloping Canterbury Mobile Home Park Approved by Woodinville City Council

The Woodinville City Council has approved a plan to redevelop Canterbury Mobile Home Park into a mixed use residential retail community called Woodin Creek Village.

Rick Chatterton Chosen as Newest Member of Woodinville Water District Board

Rick Chatterton was chosen as the newest Woodinville Water District Board member, filling the opening left by resigning Commissioner Tim Matson.

Woodinville City Council to Meet with Northshore School District

The Woodinville City Council, along with Kenmore and Bothell city councils, will hold a joint study session with the Northshore School District on May 9.

WHS Student's Essay Wins Eastside Republican Club's Scholarship Contest

Chelsea Bateman, a student at Woodinville High School, won a $1,000 scholarship and will be recognized at the club's regular meeting this Tuesday.

City Council to Consider Woodin Creek Village, Business Zoning Changes

The Woodinville City Council meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

City Wants Input on Old Woodinville Schoolhouse Site

An open house is planned May 16 in the Old Woodinville School Building.

County Council's Dembowski Plans Town Halls in Woodinville, Shoreline, Kenmore

The council's newest member says he plans to visit every community in District 1 this year, starting May 9 in Shoreline.

Ahoy! 520 Drivers Can Expect Delays Due to Boat Traffic Saturday, This Summer

The Washington Department of Transportation is advising motorists of specific impacts this weekend for Opening Day, and through the summer boating season.

Former Woodinville Mayor Named in FDIC Lawsuit

Former Woodinville Mayor Lucy DeYoung is being sued along with 11 other former leaders of the failed Frontier Bank in Everett.

County Parks: Lambert Concerned Over Proposed Levy

Citing issues related to larger park levy costs that could prevent funding to other services, King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert voted no on the proposed Parks Levy this year that will go to voters.

Interview: Goodman Says DUI, Pot Laws Need to Move to Center

The 45th District Democrat tells The Seattle times that drunk-driving laws should be tougher, while pot laws weren't effective because they were too harsh.

Nighttime Work on I-405 in Kirkland/Bothell Area This Weekend

Crews restriping the highway will close up to three lanes of southbound I-405, between Kirkland and Bothell, Saturday, April 27, to Sunday, April 28.

Tolled Drivers on 520 Can Have Day in Court

A bill is headed to the governor that will let drivers who think they were unfairly penalized over late toll payments make their cases in front of a judge.

Voters Approve Funding for Woodinville Fire and Rescue

Preliminary results from King County Elections show voters overwhelmingly support continuing the benefit charge for Woodinville Fire and Rescue.

Downtown Bothell Revitalization Project Starts Taking Shape

One new Bothell apartment building will be ready for pre-rental tours in May, a boutique hotel and entertainment complex is set to open next summer — and a major traffic realignment will start next year, The Seattle Times reports.

Update: Landslide Damages Two Vehicles Near Hollywood Schoolhouse

A few Woodinville residents have said they fear driving on NE 146th Place and that they've been waiting for a landslide to happen. Should more be done to prevent slides in the area?

Time for More Taxes: King County Reminds Residents Property Taxes Due April 30

The county is reminding property owners that those taxes are due by the end of this month.

DelBene Campaign Raises $249,000 in 1st Quarter of 2013

In three months, DelBene’s campaign has reportedly raised nearly a quarter million dollars.

Troubled Bridges: Lack of Funding Could Close Woodinville-Area Bridges

The same funding shortfall that's fueling talk about Metro bus cuts could lead to the closure of several bridges in unincorporated King County, officials warn.

Woodinville Mayor and City Councilmember Kick Off Reelection Campaigns

Woodinville Mayor Bernie Talmas and Councilmember Susan Boundy-Sanders kicked off their reelection campaigns at the Sammamish Valley Grange on Sunday.

Public Hearing Tuesday: Redeveloping Woodinville Mobile Home Park into Mixed Use

The Woodinville City Council is considering a plan that would redevelop Canterbury Mobile Home Park into a mixed use residential retail community called Woodin Creek.

Teen Artists: DelBene's Office Accepting Submissions for Congressional Art Competition

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene's office is accepting submissions from local high school-aged students for the annual Congressional Art Competition until 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2013.

Firefighters' Leaders Flame Kirkland Over Medic One Levy Reauthorization

Leaders of Northshore and four other firefighters' union locals say Kirkland is stalling reauthorization King County's highly regarded Medic One system.