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Jessica Donaldson and Sergio Palomino share a laugh after lunch as they contribute to Challenger Elementary's Waste Watchers program.

Life

Who said it’s not easy being green?

Students take on recycling program and reduce waste, boost reuse, win award

This classic photo of Harvey Manning was taken at Goat Rocks in the Cascades by hiking companion Larry Hanson.

Life

Manning’s legacy lives on in the hills and trails

The Day of the Three Thunderstorms may sound like the title of an ancient fable, or a mythical…

Discovery Elementary School student Shub Singh discovers what microscopic wonders can be found in the water of Beaver Lake.

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Students discover the wonders of the watershed

“Many native people, such as the Tlingit people, believe that each generation is responsible for the seven generations…

Hundreds of fish are dying at this water intake dam about one half mile upstream from the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

News

Vital fish passage project in limbo

The city and local groups have worked hard to replace a 70-year-old dam that is killing salmon, but…

Opinion

Correction

The story "Supplies running low at food banks, chairites" in The Reporter, May 8, 2009, incorrectly stated that…

News

The story of The Day of the Three Thunderstorms

The Day of the Three Thunderstorms may sound like the title of an ancient fable, or a mystical…

Behind the scenes

News

Hundreds attend seniors center pancake fundraiser

A pile of freshly cooked pancakes is always going to draw a crowd. And that's what the members…

Mark Mullet has turned his back on a career in foreign exchange trading to get involved in local politics.

News

Former Bank of America director eyes spot on city council

At the age of 36, Mark Mullet has already been through the kind of career realization that typically…

The Issaquah Community Center was transformed into a cat-lovers paradise on the weekend

Life

Issaquah the center of the cat world for a weekend

All cat-eyes were on Issaquah last weekend, as the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) came to town.

Opinion

Credit where credit is due

My first look at the functioning of the American political machine up close and personal was during the…

Life

Career choices of students reflect changing times

In 2009, graduating high school students are exploring ways in which they can involve their personal passions into…

Stocks are running low at the Eastside Baby Corner

News

Supplies running low at charities, food banks

Families giving less away as economy puts the squeeze on charitable giving

The City of Issaquah has used a Transfer of Development Rights program to protect land in the Issaquah Creek basin.

News

Cities harness the power of the development market to protect environment

As the population of Washington continues to grow by more than half a million people each decade, city…

News

Issaquah doctor says health care cuts will be felt through society

An Issaquah doctor believes that the effects of cuts to the state's Basic Health Care Plan will spread…

News

City of Issaquah tightens purse strings

The City of Issaquah is concentrating on reducing how much it spends on supplies, equipment, staff, and all…

A new dock is one of the main features of Pine Lake’s ‘Phase 2’ improvements

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Improvements change the look, and feel, of Pine Lake Park

It was in 2003 that the stewards of Sammamish’s parks and recreation facilities first began to ponder how…

Opinion

A glimpse of our transit future

I am getting the feeling that the stars are aligning, in some weird and potentially violent way, which…

Liberty students Hannah Robbins

News

Liberty realizes its own strength in giving

It is a realization that often comes to people only late in their adult lives - that a…

News

Get ready for a new commute

An hour from Bellevue to Seattle — I-90 lane closures will change the way we move

News

Issaquah hatchery avoids closures

As state governments all over the country search for ways to cut millions from their budgets, no stone…