Northwest
Gun rights activists call for a halt to five firearm bills
Hearings for all the bills are scheduled for Monday morning.
Northwest
Back in the majority, Senate Democrats moving fast to pass backlogged bills
Bills on pay equity, gay conversion therapy, gun regulation, and voting rights are all on the “to do”…
Northwest
Lawmakers seek to bring campaign donations out of the shadows
The DISCLOSE Act would require nonprofits to reveal their biggest donors.
Northwest
State lawmakers hear a proposal to outlaw sexual orientation conversion therapy
The bill’s sponsor says that it includes religious protections and does not discourage families from seeking non-medical therapy.
News
Panelists talk Martin Luther King Jr., what it’s like to be black in Bellevue
Linda Whitehead grew up in Norfolk, Virginia in the 1960s when, during the rare times a black person…
Northwest
Legislators consider expanding voting rights
One bill would allow more local control over elections. Another would extend voter registration.
Northwest
New bill could put Washington salmon farms in jeopardy
The bill is at least partially in response to an August incident in which 30,000 Atlantic salmon escaped.
Northwest
Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea
The bill would aim to restore salmon while cutting down on toxins and noise pollution.
News
Body found in Bellevue condo fire
Bellevue firefighters found a body in a kitchen that caught fire in a Bellevue condominium on Wednesday night.
News
Bellevue City Council considers Seattle’s approach to affordable housing
Could adopt new amendment to multifamily tax exemption by Feb. 5.
Opinion
For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms
If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.
News
Fully funding education, passing capital budget top focus this legislative session
Eastside legislators met to discuss issues at annual breakfast
News
One hospitalized in Bellevue apartment fire
One tenant was injured in an apartment fire on Friday.
News
Eastside Muslim Safety Forum brings awareness to cultural understanding, crime prevention
Police officers around the Eastside gather with community in Bellevue
News
Bellevue conductor injured in fatal derailment sues Amtrak, others
Conductor was riding in lead locomotive when trained flew off track onto I-5.
News
Bellevue GYMGUYZ owner shares personal story of health
Stacy Edwards had been in sales for 12 years when a series of events told him he needed…
News
Bellevue City Council elects John Chelminiak as mayor
Councilmember Lynne Robinson becomes deputy mayor
News
9 ill after potential norovirus outbreak at Bellevue restaurant
Investigators observed violations related to improper hot and cold holding of foods
News
Bellevue neighborhood to receive $350,000 in city funds
Neighborhood Enhancement Program to benefit Bridle Trails area