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Issaquah implements fee for public records requests

According to the city, a cost study estimated 5,160 staff hours were spent responding to public records requests…

Pie chart shows the homeless outreach from Issaquah’s 2022 Human Services Strategic Plan. (Screenshot)

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Issaquah pilots emergency housing program at local motel

Data shows an increase in the unhoused population and lack of shelters.

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Data shows more collisions in SR 18 construction zone

75% increase in collisions in 2023.

Christopher Remsing. (Photo courtesy of the Redmond Police Department)

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Redmond police search for victims of accused sexual assault suspect

Christopher Remsing had a history of offering babysitting services to gain unsupervised access to young children, and preliminary…

(Photo courtesy of Avani Bansal)

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Local teen’s nonprofit sends traditional clothing to India

Dream Dresses has now collected over 10,000 pieces and has shipped 7,500 of them to seven states in…

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Issaquah council debates fees for public record requests

Also: The city council adopted the 2024 property tax levy ordinance.

Bernard Garbusjuk stands outside of Boehm’s Candies, 255 NE Gilman Boulevard in Issaquah. (Photo by Cameron Sires/Sound Publishing)

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Issaquah staple Boehm’s Candies has stayed tried and true for 81 years

Business was founded by an Austrian-born candymaker who was also an Olympian and an avid outdoorsman.

Santa at Cougar Mountain Zoo (Photo courtesy Cougar Mountain Zoo)

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Ring in the holidays at these Issaquah events

These events welcome all ages to join the family-friendly festive fun.

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Vandals spray-paint demands for Gaza cease-fire on U.S. Rep. Adam Smith’s Bellevue home

9th Congressional District covers parts of Bellevue, Renton, Kent, Federal Way and Auburn

The city council gathers at Issaquah City Hall south for their meetings. (Photo courtesy of Joe Mabel)

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Issaquah council approves new High Street Collection development agreement

Also: Council grapples with free speech over a revision of rules regarding general audience comments at city council…

Jakob Two Trees in Issaquah (Photo by Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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Trolls from Denmark make their mark across Puget Sound

Coastal Salish tribes also embrace the project.

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Fatal shooting between two exes in Issaquah

More information will be reported when available.

Green Issaquah Day. (Photo courtesy of the City of Issaquah)

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Green Issaquah gets to the root of local conservation

Project leads to planting of more than 300 trees at recent event.

(Photo courtesy of James Michael Thomas)

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Issaquah teen distributes AI-generated nude photos of female students

A recent ongoing investigation has Issaquah High School students involved in the creation and distribution of AI-generated pornographic…

Issaquah City Council candidates from left to right: Zach Hall (top left), Landon Halverson (bottom left), Sam Sheehan (top right), Victoria Hunt (bottom right) and Lindsey Walsh. Candidate Mike Palm did not provide a photo. (Photo courtesy of King County)

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Issaquah 2023 election results

Ballot covered candidates for Issaquah City Council and Issaquah School District positions.

The city council gathers at Issaquah City Hall south for their meetings. (Photo courtesy of Joe Mabel)

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Issaquah council update: New ADA plan; design contract for Black Nugget Road retaining wall

The city council approved the adoption of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan, which…

Issaquah started the Metro Flex pilot program on Oct. 16. (Courtesy of King County)

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Metro Flex expands services to Issaquah

In 2022, data showed 58% of all Issaquah housing units were within a quarter mile of transit services.

Issaquah City Council Candidates gather on Oct. 19 for the candidate forum at Blakely Hall. Candidates from left to right: Zach Hall, Landon Halverson, Lindsey Walsh, Victoria Hunt and Sam Sheehan. (Photo by Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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Election 2023: Issaquah City Council candidates participate in forum

Crime, safety, budget and the city’s future were among the topics.

Cougar Mountain Zoo, located at 9525 SE 54th St., is hosting a howl-o-ween celebration. (Photo courtesy of Cougar Mountain Zoo)

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Halloween in Issaquah 2023: Tricks and treats for all ages

Some events are suited for Halloween-goers and others for people who want to celebrate fall in Issaquah.

Polaris at Totem Lake is slated to be built at 12335 120th Ave. NE in Kirkland. (Courtesy City of Kirkland)

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Possible antidote to the Eastside’s housing crisis?

Kirkland project utilizes investment fund that could lead to more affordable housing.