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Melissa and Ray Rowe of the Faith United Methodist Church in Issaquah are just two of the many church group volunteers who are helping to continue the work of Habitat for Humanity in East King County.

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Church groups a rock of support for Habitat as corporate sponsorship falls

A number of church groups donned hard hats and work boots on Saturday as part of their continued…

Opinion

In sickness and in health

The stories of all the nominees at Saturday night’s SAMMI awards were full of heart, courage, commitment, generosity,…

Pitching in – Maria Loretan

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Soccer club helps fund marrow transplant

Until the last few months of September 2007, Dawn Appel was just another one of those Moms —…

Avery Barley is one of the Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary students who volunteer their time to help ease the traffic situation in front of the school. His smile doesn’t quite hide the problem of the serious traffic congestion you can see behind him.

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Traffic puts students in danger at Blackwell

With the traffic speed sensors and cameras recently installed around a number of Issaquah schools, and Washington State…

Maria Loretan

Life

Issaquah soccer club takes up the fight against leukemia

Until September of 2007, Dawn Appel was just another one of those Moms - the kind who somehow…

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City to look closely at the long term role of Beaver Lake Park

With the City of Sammamish, already undergoing a thorough overhaul, in the form of the proposed town center,…

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Skyline Parade appears safe on 228th

The future of the annual homecoming parade at Skyline High School appears safe after Sammamish councillors responded favorably…

Opinion

Bright ideas, bright future

I heard a crazy story the other day, a terrible story. In the aftermath of the Gulf War,…

'Now tell me you don't believe in a supreme being.' The cartoons of the late Denis C. Bourland present a unique view of the world

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Wife of prolific artist unveils treasure trove

In America's rich history of art and publishing, the cartoonist occupies a unique place, an often misunderstood element.

Opinion

Is ‘thanks’ enough for volunteers?

You don’t need me to tell you, the news is pretty heavy these days. In this job, I…

Matthew Dima Hallberg -  2008 Issaquah Highlands Volunteer of the Year.

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The young and the restless

14-year-old boy named Issaquah Highlands Volunteer of the Year.

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Energy-conscious stimulus package might be a lifeline for Issaquah zHome project

Issaquah Highland’s zHome project, the proponents of which last month announced would be delayed due to a lack…

Local musicians and performers donated their time and effort at a benefit concert for Holly Connor on Monday night.

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Issaquah helps Connor family

The people of Issaquah raised almost $10,000 for family of Holly Connor. About 100 people attended the benefit…

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City seeks new alternatives to track speeding on the streets of Sammamish

Mayor of Sammamish Don Gerend has asked city staff to explore the possibility of recording local traffic speed…

Six of the best - Elle Pearl

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Students thanked for compassion and dedication

At their meeting at Tibbetts Creek Manor on Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Rotary Club of Issaquah applauded the…

Opinion

Changing the way we see public transport

I was lucky enough to get a guided tour of the Issaquah Highlands the other day.

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Sammamish to take over 244th

The City of Sammamish will take over the responsibility for construction and maintenance of the private roadway easement…

Kelly Munn is one of the nominees of the 7th annual SAMMI Awards.

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Fighting for our schools

Education advocate Kelly Munn is one of the extraordinary local people to be honored in the 7th annual…

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Issaquah benefit concert raises almost $10,000 for Connor family

The people of Issaquah last night raised almost $10,000 for family of Holly Connor.

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Bank robber busted – FBI studies links to other robberies

Thanks to the actions of a brave bank teller, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and local police have…