Goodman Champions Bill To Outlaw All Forms of Marital Rape

House Bill 1108 would remove the spousal exemption from third-degree rape in Washington state.

Tonight: Revised Wellington Athletic Complex Plan to Be Presented at County Meeting Thursday

A newly-revised Wellington master plan drawing will be shown at the meeting Jan. 31. Intersection improvements in the area will also be discussed.

Woodinville Meeting Weighs Rails Versus Trails

A meeting last week at Chateau Ste. Michelle involved those against turning rails into trails.

WSDOT to Hold 520 Bridge Construction Open Houses Feb. 5-6

The Washington State Department of Transportation will hold open houses in Bellevue and Seattle on the construction and design of the 520 Bridge.

Homeless Count Finds 2,736 People Without Shelter in King County

The one-night survey took place Thursday night and included 142 more individuals than last year's count.

Homeless Count: More People Lack Basic Shelter

On the Eastside, 197 people without shelter were counted this year in comparison to 138 this year.

Smith on Politics: Nominations for Council Vacancy Show Effects of Non-Partisan System

County Council to interview three Democrats for vacancy. The Non-partisan election will affect the way we vote.

District 1 Candidate Interviews to be Held Jan. 30

Rod Dembowski, Will Hall and Cindy Ryu are slated to meet with King County councilmembers at special meeting of the Committee of the Whole.

Woodinville City Manager Gives Annual State of the City Address

City of Woodinville goals for 2013 include two major road widening projects, adding another police officer and residential and commercial development.

Inslee Names Woodinville Businessman as New Chief Information Officer

Governor-Elect Jay Inslee on Tuesday named a high-tech entrepreneur as the state’s new Chief Information Officer.

Do You Have an Earth Hero at School?

King County wants to honor the very best students, teachers, staff, school volunteers, programs and even entire schools contributing to student environmental education and environmental protection.

King County Council Bids Bob Ferguson Farewell After 9 Years

Members of the Metropolitan King County Council on Monday recognized Councilmember Bob Ferguson for his work and wished him well as he becomes Washington’s Attorney General Jan. 16.

Campaign Signs Still Adorn Woodinville, Surrounding Areas

Although the campaigning is long over, candidate signs still litter the Woodinville landscape.

King County Beefs Up Snow/Ice Road Maintenance As Temps Fall

King County is stepping up its response to ice and snow on roadways as of Thursday afternoon as temperatures continue to drop throughout the county.

Christmas Tree Recycling Event Saturday

The cities of Woodinville and Bothell are holding an event Saturday for you to recycle your Christmas tree and items ranging from batteries to plastic bags.

Welcome ‘Send-off’ Planned for DelBene, 46th District Legislators

The public is invited to an open house Friday evening in Kenmore to meet their representatives before they head off for their 2013 sessions.

Seahawks Send-Off Rally Friday in Renton

Join Blitz and the Sea Gals Friday afternoon for a barbecue and Seahawks send-off party at Renton City Hall.

Initiative Seeks GMO Food Labels in Washington State

How would you vote on labeling genetically engineered food?

City of Duvall Will Kick Off Centennial Celebration Sunday

On Jan. 6, the city of 6,900 will kick off its Centennial year at an event from 1-4 p.m. at the Riverview Education Service Center Auditorium.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Minimum Wage and Other New Laws Ahead for 2013

Here’s a sampling of new laws, rules and other government changes that kick in with the new year.

US 2 Reopens Between Stevens Pass and Leavenworth

US 2 reopened from Stevens Pass east to Leavenworth Christmas afternoon as bending trees threatening to fall onto the highway shed their excess snow naturally due to a change in weather.

Eight-Cent Gas Tax Hike Proposed by King County Executive

Dow Constantine and the Sound Cities Association are asking the state legislature to help "solve our statewide transportation crisis."

Metro Buses Switch to Holiday, Reduced Schedules

Reduced and holiday bus schedules are in effect: Dec. 24-28, Dec. 31, Jan. 1.

Catch a Metro Shuttle to Seahawks Game Sunday

Football fans who want an easy trip to the game this weekend can catch a Seahawks game shuttles operated by King County Metro Transit on Sunday, Dec. 23.

Field of 13 Applicants Narrowed to Five for Vacant King County Council Seat

Citizen panel recommends five names for pending vacancy on King County Council. No Woodinville applicants were recommended.

Jury Awards Millions to King County in Brightwater Tunnel Drilling Dispute

King County was awarded $155.8 million in damages by a jury Thursday in a dispute about tunneling work for the Brightwater sewage-treatment plant. The jury also granted counter-claims in the amount of approximately $25 million.

DelBene to Serve on House Judiciary Committee

With new committee assignment DelBene will play a major role on policies to help families in Washington’s 1st District gain access to opportunity, create jobs and grow the economy

State Route 520 to Close Overnight Tonight

The bridge will be closed overnight Thursday-Friday so crews can replace washed-away lane striping and reflectors.

Whooping Cough Kills Infant in King County

A pertussis epidemic in the state is ongoing, according to Public Health - Seattle & King County. Pregnant mothers and family members should be immunized to protect newborns and young babies.

Centennial Bonfire in Redmond Set for Dec. 30

The event will include marshmallow roasting, a luminaria and live musical performances. Redmond was incorporated as a city on Dec. 31, 1912.

State Shutters Redmond Restaurant Over Unpaid Taxes

The allergen-free restaurant Graces 5 owes $38,340 in unpaid taxes, according to a state notice posted on its door.

Bothell Mayor Asked to Step Down in Light of Affair, Lawsuit

Several Bothell residents have asked Mayor Mark Lamb to resign from his position, claiming an admitted affair has embarrassed the city and distracted the council from important issues, according to a story by the Bothell Reporter.

Woodinville Wine Events – December 16-31

Holiday wine events in Woodinville continue through the holidays.

45th District Rep. Larry Springer Named to Key Budget Committees

Rep. Springer earlier was reappointed to the high-ranking position of Deputy Majority Leader for Jobs and Economic Development.

Eastside Rail Corridor Purchase Approved by King County

The former railway line extends from Snohomish to Renton with a seven-mile spur between Woodinville and Redmond included in the purchase agreement.

Rep. Roger Goodman to Chair State House Public Safety Committee

Roger Goodman had served for six years as vice chair of the committee, which deals with non-criminal legal and judicial issues.

State Senate 'Coup' Shifts Balance of Power to Republicans, Hill Named Ways and Means Chair

Sen. Andy Hill (R-Redmond) and several other State Senate Republicans were named to leadership positions on Monday after Sen. Rodney Tom (D-Bellevue) and Tim Sheldon (D-Potlach) decided to caucus with Republicans.

Wait is Over as Gay Couples Marry in Kirkland on First Legal Day

The Rev. Marian Stewart of Northlake Unitarian Church married seven same-gender couples on the first day in Washington history that they can legally marry.

Over $41M Collected for Victims in 2012, US Attorney Says

Some of the most substantial forfeitures of assets include two airplanes and more than $1 million cash in the drug trafficking investigation dubbed “Operation Bad Altitude;” and the collection of $2.1 million for 112 metric tons of King Crab that had be

Boundy-Sanders Named to Citizen Panel Evaluating King County Council District 1 Applicants

A 13-member group, including Woodinville City Councilmember Susan Boundy-Sanders, will forward list of qualified candidates to Executive Dow Constantine.