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Community survey results relating to Police Chief position are released

The goal is to have the Police Chief position filled by this spring.

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Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park host Shamrock Stroll

Attendees can learn how to catch a leprechaun, what leprechauns look like, Irish legends, and more.

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Local officials and organizations looking to reinstate greenhouse gas emission reduction targets

An amendment to HB 1099 removed greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled reductions.

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Issaquah Highland’s monthly eco-market to be hosted on March 5

Special features for March’s eco-market include a student art quilt exhibition.

Igor Soloydenko, who said he identifies as Russian, holds a sign urging “Peace for Ukraine” at a ceremony Feb. 25 in Federal Way. Soloydenko said: “There’s just so much shame. I feel helpless in the way I cannot change anything in my home country. It was unimaginable that Russia would do such a thing.” Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine

“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…

The Big Picture's new location in Issaquah on 35 W Sunset Way. Courtesy of Big Picture Facebook.

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The Big Picture relocates to Issaquah’s Old Town

The movie theatre will show “The Batman” for their grand opening.

Abby Delorey, Claire Murawski, Kate Millis. Courtesy of Eastside Catholic.

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Eastside Catholic School’s The Cru recognized for outstanding School-Based Enterprise

The student-run store was 1 of 461 SBE’s that received a gold certificate.

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World’s longest surviving kidney patient dies

Mercer Island resident Nancy Spaeth went on dialysis at age 18 and received four kidney transplants.

Ellie Sampson. Courtesy of Eastside Catholic School.

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Eastside Catholic School student selected for College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Program

Ellie Sampson wishes to pursue a degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.

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All businesses encouraged to attend Business Solutions Webinar with interim Police Chief

Attendees will learn how to assist with curbing theft amongst businesses.

Common themes from Eastside communities regarding ways to improve transit service. Courtesy of King County Metro.

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King County Metro and Sound Transit seek feedback from Eastside residents

2 Line light rail link to serve 10 new stations by 2023.

In King County, fentanyl is most commonly seen in blue, greenish, or pale colored counterfeit pills. Photo courtesy of King County.

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County files homicide charges in Kirkland fentanyl overdose case

Defendant accused of selling blue M30 fentanyl pills to clients after victim died in his apartment.

Erica Maniez. Courtesy of Issaquah History Museum.

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After 22 years, Issaquah History Museum’s first employee embarks on a new journey

Erica Maniez started her new job at 4Culture on Feb. 1.

QFC on Gilman Boulevard installed solar powered security cameras to assist with curbing theft. Photo by William Shaw/Sound Publishing

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Issaquah City Council passes two new ordinances to curb theft

In the last half of 2021, there were 1,000 abandoned shopping carts from 13 stores.

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Issaquah School District’s basketball coach turnover rate goes beyond Doug Crandall

Crandall resigned from his position as head basketball coach on Jan. 24.

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Lake Washington School District places three levies on the Feb. 8 ballot

The exisiting levies, which expire in February, help fully fund the 57 schools within the district.

Blood donations drop due to school closures

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Blood donations drop due to school closures

Bloodworks Northwest requires 1,000 donations a day to maintain a stable blood supply

90-year-old Life Care resident recovering after testing positive for COVID-19

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90-year-old Life Care resident recovering after testing positive for COVID-19

Geneva Wood remains in isolation at Harborview Medical Center.

CDC: Life Care staff worked in multiple facilities and while symptomatic for COVID-19

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CDC: Life Care staff worked in multiple facilities and while symptomatic for COVID-19

Staff members assisted in spreading coronavirus throughout long-term care facilities.

Bloodworks Northwest reports drop in blood donations following coronavirus outbreak

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Bloodworks Northwest reports drop in blood donations following coronavirus outbreak

The blood bank has lost 143 donations since March 1.