News
Sound Transit faces $240 million class-action lawsuit
An Auburn lawmaker has organized a suit that claims the new car tab taxes are unconstitutional.
Opinion
Signature of registered voter is a coveted commodity
The competitive nature of the initiative and referendum season now peaking in Washington.
News
Authorities target violent drug traffickers in series of Puget Sound busts
More than 80 “drug dealing conspirators” have been arrested over the past four months.
News
Bellevue police investigate former Mercer Island Council candidate’s claimed Cornell degree
Langley would not comment on the investigation.
Business
PCC, Target expand in Bellevue
Both stores will anchor the second phase of the Wilburton Village development.
News
Bellevue Police investigate accidental shooting death
A 25-year-old man allegedly shot himself by accident at hotel with a female witness in the room.
Northwest
Without shelter
As homeless deaths climb, these women insist that those who are lost are remembered.
News
New regional homeless count shows 4 percent increase
The spike in the unsheltered population in the 2018 count is driven primarily by an increase of people…
News
AG Ferguson alleges three Eastside residents scammed foreclosed homeowners
A lawsuit filed by the state alleges three Eastsiders scammed homeowners for hundreds of thousands.
News
King County wins sex ed funding case
Officials are “ecstatic” that the court blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to withhold research funds.
Life
Volunteers build access ramps for locals
Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties hosted the 25th Rampathon last Saturday.
News
Eastside groups discuss homelessness and affordable housing at community events
Five area service providers recently hosted a joint event to educate community members about the impacts of homelessness.
Sports
Wolverines defeat Islanders in rivalry contest in championship game
Bellevue finishes the 2018 season with 17 victories.
Sports
Totems earn Class 2A state golf title
Total team effort propels Sammamish to a golf championship.
Northwest
Faith, doubt, and Pedro the Lion
How David Bazan’s religious roots set the stage for his band’s very relevant return.
Opinion
President, governor or retirement — only Inslee knows his plan
What we do know is that he’s off to Iowa in June to deliver the keynote address at…
Business
Construction underway on new Bellevue Spring District office building
The 11-story Block 16 development is scheduled to open by January 2020.
News
DNR approves DeLeo Wall logging permit in Newcastle
Despite opposition from community members the state has approved a clearcutting permit for 28 acres.
News
Tips for staying safe around Washington wildlife
In the wake of a deadly cougar attack near North Bend here’s some tips on staying safe.
News
Worker dies after fall along SR 520
The accident occurred at a construction site near the 148th Avenue Northeast interchange.