Candidates file for November 2019 election
Locals will vote on a variety of local and county positions.
News
King County Council requests report on special districts in wake of fraud allegations
Small, local special districts will face more scrutiny following Enumclaw drainage district case.
Housing study pokes holes in conventional wisdom
High construction and land costs will incentivize developers to build luxury units.
Sports
Lake Washington baseball advances to state semifinals
With a pair of wins on day one of the 3A state tournament, the Lake Washington baseball squad has secured… Continue reading
Life
Alaska Suite set for Friday at Stage7Pianos in Kirkland
The performance will include live music, spoken word, images and poetry to connect audiences to the scientific realities of climate change.
149 volunteers participate in Edith Moulton Park Earth Day celebration
The team removed ivy and blackberry brambles, spread mulch and hauled debris, contributing a total of 604 volunteer hours.
Opinion
Appearances: Misleading? | From Kirkland to Quito
For Americans, houses in Ecuador have a confusing mix of socioeconomic signals.
In state House, one historic era ends and another begins
Chopp is out as speaker. Lovick is in, and already dealing with next steps in two investigations.
Northwest
Legislature adjourns on time with new budget, more money for education
Total spending is $52.4 billion; includes levy lid lift for school districts and some tax increases.
Hits and misses from Legislature’s 2019 session
New laws target vaccines, sex crimes and daylight savings; losers include sex ed and dwarf tossing bills.
Business
‘Busy’ housing market enters pre-summer phase
As the pre-summer market begins, standing out from the crowd is crucial for buyers.
Eastside rental market could balance out with the region
Eastside rent medians increased by 2.8 in the past year, a decrease in growth from previous years.
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