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Safeco Field funding referendum withdrawn

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Safeco Field funding referendum withdrawn

The mysterious backers of the initiative won’t say why, but some think it’s because they couldn’t get funding…

Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

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Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

The Trump administration slashes the time frame to sign up for insurance.

The number of uninsured people in King County has decreased dramatically since 2010, the year the Affordable Care Act was passed. Image courtesy King County

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Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

The Trump administration slashes the time frame to sign up for insurance.

Construction for Bellevue’s Spring District brewpub set for next spring

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Construction for Bellevue’s Spring District brewpub set for next spring

The brewpub building will include a brewery, pub and restaurant and office space.

BSD helps staff afford homes with Landed

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BSD helps staff afford homes with Landed

The down payment assistance program helps educators make home-ownership in Bellevue a reality.

Candidates give their take on taxes, housing, and gun safety

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Candidates give their take on taxes, housing, and gun safety

Democrat incumbent Patty Kuderer and Republican challenger Rodney Tom

Gypsy Temple performs at Mt. Si High School on Oct. 17. From left: Hamoon Milaninia, Wilson Rahn, Cameron Lavi-Jones and Kai Evan Hill. Madison Miller/staff photo.

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Local band rocks students to vote

Gypsy Temple’s “Make Your Voice Heard Loud” tour spurs teens to register to vote.

Candidates for Legislative District 41 talk taxes, health care, and safety.

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Candidates for Legislative District 41 talk taxes, health care, and safety.

Incumbent Democrat Tana Senn and challenger Tim Cruickshank are running for the first position seat.

41st District candidates talk taxes, housing, and safety

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41st District candidates talk taxes, housing, and safety

Mercer Island, Newcastle, and sections of Bellevue, Issaquah, Sammamish, Renton make District 41.

Adam Smith and Sarah Smith.

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It’s Smith versus Smith in 9th congressional district

Both candidates are Democrats focused on healthcare and the middle class.

Marcus Naylor and Joshua Schaer.

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Naylor, Schaer vie for open judicial seat

Candidates in contested Northeast Electoral District race answer questions about injustice and more.

King County Assessor John Wilson launches new Taxpayer Transparency Tool

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King County Assessor John Wilson launches new Taxpayer Transparency Tool

Website makes it easier for King County Residents to know how their property taxes are being invested

Vehicle thief shoots airsoft pellets at victim | Police blotter

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Vehicle thief shoots airsoft pellets at victim | Police blotter

The Bellevue police blotter for Oct. 5 through 7. Courtesy of the Bellevue Beat Blog.

The Ride2 Eastgate shuttle service will operate in the 2-to 3-mile area joining Interstate 90, including Lake Hills, Factoria, Somerset and Lakemont neighborhoods. Photo courtesy of King County.

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King County Metro launches first ride-hailing application for on-demand shuttle service

King County Metro embraces mobile technology in order to provide costumers with convenient first-and last-mile service reliable transit.

Bellevue police chief Mylett exonerated following Bothell investigation

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Bellevue police chief Mylett exonerated following Bothell investigation

Mylett has been on paid administrative leave since August and has been reinstated.

Metro revises timeline for RapidRide bus expansion

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Metro revises timeline for RapidRide bus expansion

After originally aiming to build 20 additional fast-service bus lines on high demand routes by 2040, King County…

CEVO has retained or created 7,000 jobs

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CEVO has retained or created 7,000 jobs

Bellevue Cultural and Economic Vitality Office reports 2018 progress to council.

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Allegations against former Bellevue officer dismissed

The assault, domestic violence and witness tampering charges were dismissed after new information.

Bellevue schools participate in nationwide Walk to School Day with BFD

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Bellevue schools participate in nationwide Walk to School Day with BFD

Walk to School day promotes walking as an active, safe and healthy way to get around.

Rape allegation against Sen. Joe Fain divides King County Council

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Rape allegation against Sen. Joe Fain divides King County Council

In a recent interview, Councilmember Kathy Lambert blamed Fain’s accuser for the alleged rape. Then Lambert’s colleagues distanced…