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Crews clear the way for development at Riverbend’s former par 3 golf course in Kent. Photo by Mark Klaas
King County Roundup
King County Roundup

A Farewell to Kent Fairways, Vashon’s Affordable Housing Problem, and a Theater Under Threat

A weekly recap of King County news.

 

Bruce McDonald, foreground, and his 15-year-old daughter, Chloe, join others outside the accesso ShoWare Center on Saturday in signing a banner supporting the Humboldt, Saskatchewan junior hockey team. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter
King County Roundup

A Banner for the Broncos, Cursing Councilmembers, and a Horse With Herpes

A weekly recap of King County news.

 

The former Wayne Golf Course’s 89 acres are now a City of Bothell park. Work to find a new name is underway, and planning at the site will begin next year. File photo
King County Roundup
County Roundup

Fatal “Car Surfing,” Park and Rideshare, and Park Naming

A weekly recap of King County news.

 

Bracken watches over baby pony Zara, who was born at the Mercer Island Funny Farm on March 15. Photo via Facebook
King County Roundup
County Roundup

Plans Set for New Dick’s, Mercer Island Gets a Pony, and the $1.6 Million Question

A weekly recap of King County news.

Bracken watches over baby pony Zara, who was born at the Mercer Island Funny Farm on March 15. Photo via Facebook
Bellevue Wolverines head football coach Mark Landes announced his resignation in early March after leading the program for the past two seasons. Landes had an overall record of 16-3 during his tenure. Photo courtesy Jennifer Landes
King County Roundup
Local Happenings

County Roundup: Football Departures, War Memorials, and School Closures

A weekly recap of King County news.

Bellevue Wolverines head football coach Mark Landes announced his resignation in early March after leading the program for the past two seasons. Landes had an overall record of 16-3 during his tenure. Photo courtesy Jennifer Landes
Issaquah will not be housing a supervised consumption site like the facilities found in Vancouver, B.C. Photo by Nicole Jennings
King County Roundup
Local Happenings

County Roundup: A Safe Drug Site Ban and Taco Tax Dodge

A weekly recap of King County news.

Issaquah will not be housing a supervised consumption site like the facilities found in Vancouver, B.C. Photo by Nicole Jennings
Photo by Nicole Jennings Gov. Inslee greets new Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly outside the zHome housing development, the first zero-net-energy townhouse development in the United States.
King County Roundup
County Roundup

A Home With Zero Energy Footprint, a Legacy at UW, and a Hate Crime Plea

A recap of this week’s happenings around King County.

Photo by Nicole Jennings Gov. Inslee greets new Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly outside the zHome housing development, the first zero-net-energy townhouse development in the United States.
Bea Mathewson: email adventurer, devoted penpal, Buzzfeed star. Photo by Leah Abraham
King County Roundup
County Roundup

Ferry Inefficiency, Pool Renovation, and a Centenarian Buzzfeed Sensation

A recap of this week’s happenings around King County.

Bea Mathewson: email adventurer, devoted penpal, Buzzfeed star. Photo by Leah Abraham
King County Roundup
County Roundup

A Beloved Barista Moves On, While a Highly Anticipated Bakery Moves In

Plus, a menacing umbrella.

King County Roundup
County Roundup

A Birthday With Strangers, an Unlikely Reunion, and Sam’s Club Shuts Down

Plus, park renovation in Kirkland.

King County Roundup
King County Roundup

A Conductor Sues Amtrak, a Family Gets Out of the Movie Business, and Sonic Comes to Kent

Plus, the Eastside comes together in support of its Muslim residents.

Legislative Update

Death and Taxes Top of Mind in First Week of Legislature

And guns and climate too.

King County Roundup
King County Roundup

Blue Origin Expands, a Development Moratorium Ends, and PSE Says It’s Cleaning Up

Plus, Nelly’s accuser files suit.

King County Roundup
County Roundup

Bothell Gets a Big Park, Cops Muck Up a Prostitution Bust, and Santas Take on Walmart

Plus, Auburn continues to widen its web.

Pedro the Lion’s David Bazan. Photo by Bob Andrews/UTOW
Pick List

The Second Coming of Pedro the Lion, Celebrating Richard Hugo, and Holiday Music Done by Duke

The week’s best events.

Pedro the Lion’s David Bazan. Photo by Bob Andrews/UTOW
King County Roundup
County Roundup

A Beloved Eatery Closes, Whole Foods Is Ordered to Open, and a Mother Boycotts an Inquest.

Plus, the latest on the Black Diamond City Council recall attempt.

King County Roundup
County Roundup

The Futures of a Skatepark, an Eagle Tree, and a Councilmember Hang in the Balance

Plus, pro basketball comes to Bellevue.

City Hall

Durkan Announces End of Tenure for Police Chief O’Toole

Leadership at Seattle City Light is also on the way out.

Lvl Up Sprites replace pixels with beads. Courtesy of GeekCraft Expo
Winter Wonderland

The Holiday Shopping Guide to Unique Gifts and Memorable Moments

Bazzars, pop-ups, and retail events from Seattle to Bellevue and beyond.

Lvl Up Sprites replace pixels with beads. Courtesy of GeekCraft Expo
The Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition takes over downtown on Dec. 1.
Winter Wonderland

A Complete List of Holiday Concerts in Seattle and Beyond

Holiday cheer for your ears.

The Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition takes over downtown on Dec. 1.