Filing week for 2019 elections starts May 13

Registration to run for office begins next month.

Kailan Manandic/staff photo Officials break ground outside Salt House Church for the Eastside’s first permanent women and family shelter. Workers hope to complete construction in 2020.

Eastside’s first permanent shelter breaks ground in Kirkland

The shelter will serve single women and families with children who are experiencing homelessness.

Photo courtesy of King County Parks Trailhead Direct returns April 20 with new routes.

Trailhead Direct returns with more routes

Transit-to-trails returns April 20.

EvergreenHealth seeks to secure funding through a voter-approved bond measure that would pay for critical upgrades at the Kirkland medical center. The Family Maternity Center was last renovated in 1996 and officials hope to modernize the space for new families. Kailan Manandic/staff photo

EvergreenHealth seeks support in upcoming ballot measure

The health system is asking for local voters to approve a bond measure of $345 million over 20 years.

Issaquah begins work to address findings by the State Auditor’s Office

Issaquah council approves contract with a third party to address financial operations issues.

Eastside market heats up as major tech news hits

A real estate snapshot by John L. Scott Real Estate.

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King County purchases 24.6-acre parcel to restore creek and salmon habitat

King County has progressed their land conservation effort with the purchase of a 24.6 acre property.

Issaquah Eagles sophomore Julia David-Smith (pictured on left) captured second place in the 800 meters at the Nike Eason Invitational on April 20 in Snohomish. David-Smith clocked a time of 2:13.01. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

David-Smith earns second place in the 800

Issaquah sophomore clocks a fast time at a formidable meet.

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The Sound Rowers race is one of the most sought-after events of the year on Lake Sammamish. The event took place on April 13. Photo courtesy of Michael Aria Lampi/Gig Harbor Paddling Club

Paddling to first-place finishes in the water

Rowers compete in a coveted event.

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Letters to the Editor, April 19, 2019

Earth Day; LWSD

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Upcoming events in Issaquah

Grape Escape 2019; Walk’n Wag

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Scott Barden stands at the bottom of the massive pit of the landfill’s newly-built eighth section. Work on the new section has been underway for around two years. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
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Committee proposes amendments to address King County trash dilemma

King County Council to vote on plan.

 

Jim Pitts stands on walkway overlooking filtration chambers at the King County South Filtration Plant in Renton. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
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King County treatment plant joins effort to counteract effects of carbon dioxide.

 

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Walkers rest amid the trees at Island Center Forest on Vashon Island, which is part of King County. Many trees around Western Washington are struggling, including Western hemlock on Vashon, likely from drought stress. Photo by Susie Fitzhugh
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