Major King County transportation players Metro Transit and Sound Transit face massive cumulative deficits projected into 2015 and rapidly increasing ridership. County Executive Dow Constantine has instructed both agencies to work together to integrate and streamline service and planning.
The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a 43-year-old Issaquah man who had resided at the clothing-optional Fraternity Snoqualmie for possession of child pornography.
The Flavors of India festival is a cultural bridge here on the Eastside, and Artistic Director Latha Sambaburti says this year people are invited to dance across it on Aug. 30.
Microsoft announced Thursday its most massive layoffs in the company’s history, but a 3-percent staff cut in the Puget Sound is being hailed by Washington Technology Industry Association CEO Michael Schutzler as a positive for all involved.
The Washington State Department of Transportation is advising Interstate 90 commuters to change their habits as work begins Friday, July 18 to replace aging bridge expansion joints westbound on the East Channel Bridge.
The King County Council will vote Monday on legislation outlining bus service reductions to shore up a long-time funding gap, the ordinance in question substantively no different than one that failed this week.
Veterinarian association worries releasing information violates confidentiality, will discourage pet checkups.
A strong contingent of Bellevue College students and faculty amassed at Bellevue City Hall on May 15 to push the King County Council to reconsider rerouting Route 271 away from campus as part of a 16-percent cut in transit service to shore up losses in state sales tax revenue over the past five years.
The Cascade Water Alliance celebrated its 15th anniversary May 15 with a luncheon that highlighted the collaborative efforts of Eastside cities to ensure their water needs continue to be met decades into the future — the type of teamwork that has been needed in California to tackle a severe drought across the state.
Following the failure of Proposition No. 1 last week, King County Metro on April 24 released its revised list of bus route cuts and revisions anticipated to begin in September and be staggered through 2015. Several affect Issaquah and Sammamish.
