McTeacher night was one of several efforts the district hopes will raise $500,000 by June 15. The Issaquah Schools Foundation has about $200,000 to go.
Various groups from throughout Issaquah honored members of the community in the 32nd Annual Community Awards Banquet May 17. The Chamber of Commerce hosted the event.
Among 13 other goals, council members last weekend added revitalizing the park to its short list of projects to tackle in 2012, during a goal setting retreat May 13.
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ISSAQUAH REPORTER
Raised a cotton picker in Texas, Jose Enciso experienced some of the worst racism of the 1950s.
Despite the cruelty he faced as a young boy, he’s now leading a remarkable life of generosity.
His contribution to Issaquah stretches beyond turning the historic XXX Rootbeer into a hub for classic car owners. It’s even bigger than the checks he writes for local nonprofits.
Police believe a woman committed suicide after a Washington State Patrol officer initiated a standard traffic stop on I-90 Tuesday…
Wildlife officers think they captured the bear that an Issaquah couple found napping in their garage last week.
Issaquah High School seniors who reported binge drinking — having five or more drinks in a row — rose to 28 percent this year.
While figures like these may be shocking, the Issaquah Community Network is hoping to use them to effect change in the community.
A compilation of events according to Issaquah police reports
Sammamish Plateau high schoolers set their rivalries aside for a day to build community and to raise awareness for breast cancer.
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ISSAQUAH REPORTER
With declining facilities and a beach filled with weeds, Lake Sammamish State Park is now struggling to attract the picnickers and swimmers it once did.
The solution isn’t just more money, he said. It’s in finding people willing to champion Lake Sammamish over the long haul.
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ISSAQUAH REPORTER
A compilation of incidents according to the Issaquah Police Department.
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ISSAQUAH REPORTER
Just before thousands head to rivers to cool off from spring’s first heat, firefighters were waist deep in the frigid Snoqualmie River, freshening up their rescue skills.
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ISSAQUAH REPORTER
Issaquah’s Council President John Traeger decided not to run for reelection this fall, but not without tapping a Squak Mountain man to run for his seat.
Issaquah’s human resource director, Ruben Nieto, retired Friday after about 10 years serving the city.
The City of Issaquah approved $4,500 for the Down Home Fourth of July celebration this year. The money comes from a $130,000 set aside for arts grants.
The Issaquah Chamber of Commerce is giving its two cents to city government this year.
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The Department of Natural Resources granted Issaquah $10,000 to help maintain its tree canopy.
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ISSAQUAH REPORTER
Artwalk Issaquah is back for its 10th season this Friday.
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ISSAQUAH REPORTER
As Issaquah neared completion of a natural restoration project at Squak Valley North, it discovered a leaky oil tank had contaminated about 56 tons of soil.
The City of Issaquah and local businesses have come to an agreement on how to deal with its fats, oils and grease ordinance.
