Liberty High School student posts racist video

A video showed a female student doing a cheer spelling “KKK.”

Carol Lightle, a Swedish nurse and bargaining committee member, leads dozens in Tuesday morning’s strike. Madison Miller/staff photo

Swedish nurses, staff launch three-day strike in Issaquah

Dozens of Issaquah nurses walked out of Swedish for safe patient care Tuesday.

Sarah Abdullah is a pharmacist who left Iraq as a refugee. She joined the Welcome Back Center at Highline College and is now only two tests away from gaining Washington state certification to practice her trade. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
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Recredentialed: Barriers face Washington’s immigrant, refugee professionals

Even with degrees from abroad, it can be difficult for many to get certified in the state.

Commentary: Inslee vows to give state a clean fuel standard

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Allen Chen demonstrates the art of Chinese calligraphy at a workshop during the Issaquah Highlands Lunar New Year festivities. Courtesy photo by Jenny Peng.

Issaquah Highlands celebrates Lunar New Year

Festivities for the rest of the week have been canceled.

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Son allegedly shoots escaped prisoner

A man on the run from KCSO ends up at the hospital during Tiger Mountain shooting

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Chef Murray Fields recently opened his state-of-the-art kitchen in Tukwila as the heart of his Gourmet Meals to Go.

Gourmet to Go can be this good!

Chef makes it simple to enjoy restaurant-quality cuisine at home or office

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Nite Wave debuts at Bellevue Meydenbauer Center Theatre Feb. 28.

Now in their ninth year, Nite Wave will debut at a new Eastside venue and play with ’80s icon Tiffany.

Eastside Scene

Award-winning play ‘The Good Adoptee’ coming to Mercer Island

The autobiographical drama was penned by acclaimed playwright Suzanne Bachner.

If passed, Senate Bill 6254 would limit the nicotine concentration of vape products, ban certain flavoring chemicals and require vape manufacturers, distributors and retailers to obtain licenses from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. File photo
2020 WA Legislature

Lawmakers propose sweeping regulations for vaping industry

Bill supporters cite concerns over health issues and teen use.

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5 things to know about the Issaquah School District Levy

Vote by Feb. 11 to continue supporting local kids

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Madison Miller/staff photo Providence Point residents raise hands in support of a Providence Point speaker at the Jan. 21 city council meeting.

City council approves Providence Heights rezone

Though approved, a disappointed council desires major changes to master site plan.

 

Snohomish County man is first U.S. case of new coronavirus

A man in his 30s was hospitalized in Everett after contracting the virus during a trip to China.

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Train Derailment Results in Urgent Plea for Blood Donors

Emergency making huge demands on community supply.

 

AG Ferguson, Amazon sue over “get rich quick” scam

Customers promised easy income, but got empty promises instead.

 

WSDOT releases Gray Notebook 67

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New phone scam targets Washington businesses

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Sports

Howe finding confidence on the court

Issaquah’s 6-foot-9 forward Danny Howe can do it all for the Eagles.

 

Issaquah girls basketball sweeps regular season series against Newport

The Issaquah girls basketball team picked up a 62-54 win on senior night over the Newport Knights on Jan. 24.… Continue reading

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5 reasons to get excited about what’s coming to the heart of Redmond

The amenities at the brand-new Hilton Garden Inn will appeal to locals and visitors alike

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Bail can be a motivator for positive change

All City Bail Bonds works closely with defendants and their families following an arrest

 

Excitement is building for Redmond’s coming sip and savour destination!

Hilton Garden Inn’s Fork and Spoke will be your downtown food-and-beverage hub

 

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United Methodist Church: To split or not to split | Windows and Mirrors

Local clergy from Eastside United Methodist Churches weigh in on the church’s future regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion.

 

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King County Metro’s battery-electric bus. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov

King County could bump up Metro electrification deadlines

Transportation generates nearly half of all greenhouse gas emissions in the state.

 

Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2020 State of the State Address on Tuesday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Office of the Governor)
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Gov. Inslee delivers State of the State Address

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