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A heatmap showing the inclusivity of each state, which is based on the total Business Climate Score. The green states are the most inclusive, while the red are least inclusive; yellow and orange fall in the middle. Courtesy of Out Leadership.

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Washington ranks 13th in State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index

Washington’s lowest score was 13 out of 20 points in the Work Environment and Employment section.

Main Street Bridge. Courtesy of WSDOT.

News

Full closure of I-405 set for Father’s Day weekend in Bellevue

Signs with detour routes will be available; closure will take place from June 17-20 to demolish Main Street…

The Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park have worked to protect and improve the park for local and tourist recreation. Photo courtesy of the Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park

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Parkadilly kids’ concert and fair returns to Lake Sammamish State Park

The event will take place on July 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Courtesy of Downtown Issaquah Association.

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Annual Father’s Day car show returns after two-year interruption

The event will take place on June 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Front Street.

The Lumineers performing at Marymoor Park on June 3, 2016. Photo courtesy: Sunny Martini.

Business

BECU enters 3-year partnership with AEG Presents for annual Marymoor Park Concert Series

Special perks will be available to BECU members attending Marymoor Park concerts.

Two kokanee salmon in freshwater. Courtesy of King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks.

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Native kokanee salmon show promising signs of health after enacting recommendations from the Lake Sammamish Kokanee Work Group

Last fall, biologists observed over 2,000 adult kokanees returning from the lake to spawn.

Dylan Aamodt, one of the owners of Eastlake Auto Brokers in Kirkland, said that over the past 15 months, “I’ve probably lost 30 to 40 catalytic converters” at the auto dealership. (Photo courtesy of Eastlake Auto Brokers Facebook page)

Business

Local business owners fed up with catalytic converter thefts

Problem plagues cities across King County.

Eastside Catholic School's Class of 2022. Courtesy of Eastside Catholic School.

News

Issaquah seniors say farewell to Eastside Catholic School

A graduation ceremony will be held for the Class of 2022 at Benaroya Hall on June 5 at…

Liam Paup. Courtesy of Peace Corps.

News

Sammamish resident among first Peace Corps volunteers to return overseas

Liam Paup will serve as a volunteer in Benin within the education sector.

Courtesy of Hazardous Waste Management Program.

News

Study: Lead exposure linked to kitchen cookware from Afghan refugees in King County

The issue was first noticed in Afghan children in King County, but more communities may be at risk.

World War II veterans in Auburn, Wash. File photo

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Washington ranks 7th among states for number of World War II veterans

12,364 WWII veterans are living in the state, with a total population of 517,912 military veterans.

Sand Lance Spawning Habitat Protection. (5th Life Productions/contributed photo)

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2022 Nature’s Scorecard Report shows little progress on stormwater protections across Puget Sound

“We can’t simply focus on not getting worse,” said Mindy Roberts, Puget Sound Program Director.

The Grange Mercantile. Courtesy of Downtown Issaquah Association.

Business

A brief look at the businesses of Issaquah’s Grange Mercantile building

The Grange Mercantile was built in the early 20th century and still hosts community activities.

Sunset Elementary School. Courtesy of Google.

News

Sunset Elementary School cancels classes over COVID-19 challenges

The school will be closed on May 16 and May 17.

Eastlake player throws a pitch. Courtesy of Patrick Krohn.

Sports

Eastlake baseball team defeats Bothell High School

The final score of the May 10 game was 10-3.

The Issaquah High School baseball team celebrates their May 10 win against Skyline. Courtesy of Patrick Krohn.

Sports

Issaquah baseball to play one game before heading to state

On May 10 Issaquah defeated Skyline by 4-3.

Courtesy of Cougar Mountain Zoo.

News

Cougar Mountain Zoo launches nationwide interactive class

The class will take place on May 17 at 4:00 p.m. and will show eating habits of animals.

Zeyan Butt of Chase Bank in Kirkland. Courtesy of Chase.

Life

How a Kirkland banker helped a Ukrainian family leave a warzone

The Sukhoy family found themselves stuck in Warsaw due to debit card issues.

Courtesy of Raintown Realty.

News

Raintown Realty partners with Side to assist with evolving real estate market

According to Raintown Realty, in 2021 the company garnered $113 million in transaction volume.

Joey Wilner (#11) and Dominic Guistino (#4) walk onto the field with smiles on May 7. Courtesy of Patrick Krohn.

Sports

Issaquah baseball team defeats Newport in Kingco 4A playoff game

The final score was 9-6.