Woodinville

Communities Police want to know who mailed homicide victim's ID to family

By Associated Press Published: May 6, 2013 at 5:55 PM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 5:55 PM PDT

King County sheriff's detectives say they're trying to identify whoever mailed the credit cards and driver's license of a Woodinville homicide victim to his family.

Communities Another gun bill stalls in state legislature

By MIKE BAKER Associated Press Published: Apr 17, 2013 at 9:30 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM PDT

Another measure seeking to control gun violence failed in the state Legislature on Wednesday, with senators deciding not to vote on a bill that would have required people to surrender their weapons when they are placed under a restraining order.

Communities Senate panel weighs college aid for illegal immigrants

By JONATHAN KAMINSKY Associated Press Published: Mar 28, 2013 at 7:22 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM PDT

A Washington state Senate committee heard testimony Thursday on a bill to open up need-based student financial aid to illegal immigrants.

Communities New transportation secretary has her work cut out for her (Video)

By Tracy Vedder Published: Mar 20, 2013 at 7:24 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:42 PM PDT

Washington's new Secretary of Transportation inherited a truckload of problems, from bridges being built with cracked pontoons to an unprecedented level of disciplinary notices for employees.

Communities Plane crash aftermath: 'It really came home, how fleeting life can be' (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Mark Miller Published: Mar 10, 2013 at 5:30 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:42 PM PDT

A local family is recovering from a frighteningly close call as federal investigators try to figure out what caused a small plane to crash into their Woodinville home Saturday.

Communities 1 killed, 1 injured as plane crashes into home near Woodinville (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By KOMO Staff Published: Mar 9, 2013 at 4:18 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:42 PM PDT

A small plane crashed into a home Saturday near Woodinville, killing one of the two men aboard and critically injuring the other, police said.

Communities North Lake Washington cities request mitigation resources from state for tolling

By Kiersten Throndsen Published: Apr 26, 2013 at 12:40 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:42 PM PDT

A handful of city leaders are asking the state to step in and take action to address the impacts proposed tolling on the I-90 Bridge could have on the communities at the north end of Lake Washington.

Communities Is King County's plan to end homelessness working? (Photo Gallery)

By Kiersten Throndsen Published: Mar 11, 2013 at 6:41 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

Since its creation, King County's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness has focused on providing permanent, affordable housing options for those living on the streets. But after a recent review, some argue the plan fails to meet the emergency needs of the county's homeless population and it's time for a change.

Communities Doctors recommend feeding babies solid foods sooner

By Rose Egge Published: Mar 7, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:42 PM PDT

Local pediatrician discusses feeding infants solid foods as early as 4 months.

Communities City updates permitting process

By Kiersten Throndsen Published: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:42 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:42 PM PDT

The City of Woodinville is in the process of updating its permitting requirements. By the middle of this month all reports, documents and plans must be submitted to city officials electronically.

Communities Impending cuts threaten housing assistance for local families

By Kiersten Throndsen Published: Feb 28, 2013 at 4:15 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

King County housing officials say looming federal budget cuts are keeping them from issuing Section 8 housing vouchers to hundreds of families in need.

Communities Woodinville mulling surveillance cameras in parks, on streets

By Michael Harthorne Published: Mar 1, 2013 at 10:01 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:42 PM PDT

The City of Woodinville is considering using city funds to install an unknown number of surveillance cameras in the city's parks and on its streets to help investigate crimes despite public outcry over a similar plan in Seattle.