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Spring? Winter weather lingers

It’s April, but old man Winter hasn’t yet loosened his grip on Western Washington. Residents across the area…

Village Theatre's annual 'On The Town' gala will be held at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle May 8.

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Village Threatre annual gala at the Olympic May 8

A fundraising event with flair and refinement, the Village Theatre’s Annual “On The Town” Auction and Gala event…

The city has approved staff to draw up a development agreement to cover two large Rowley-owned properties

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Rowley development agreement process creeps ahead of Central Issaquah Plan

Issaquah developer Rowley Properties is eager to get moving on revelopment plans involving nearly 90 acres of commercial…

Eastlake High School senior Austen Samkange is the recipient of an Achievement Scholarship award worth $2

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Eastlake High’s Samkange wins prestigious scholarship

Eastlake High School student Austen L. Samkange has won a prestigious minority scholarship through a program run by…

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Issaquah businesswoman recovers $40,000 check from ID thief bust

Police say an Orting woman’s crime spree last month involving stolen identities and property nearly cost an Issaquah…

A birds-eye view of the zHome project

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Japanese cash kickstarts Highlands zHome project

We’ve got Ichiro. And now we’ve got Ichijo. After nearly two years of delay, developers and City of…

ABC 'Good Morning America' host George Stephanopoulos discusses Costco's recipe for success with correspondent Bianna Golodryga.

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Issaquah’s Costco gets close-up on ‘Good Morning America’

Already no stranger to the homes of most Americans, Issaquah’s Costco Wholesale Inc. was featured prominently on national…

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Windy Easter storm spurs fears of power outages, damage

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind advisory for most of Western Washington and will remain…

Based on a combined measure of housing and transportation costs

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New affordability study shows added costs of Eastside suburbs

In the midst of the local real estate boom between 2003 to 2007, the buzz-phrase for home buyers…

Photo Enforcement of speeding in school zones is judged a success by the city

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Photo-enforcement tickets net city $360,000 in 2009

It’s just one set of cameras on Second Avenue Southeast — one pointing south, one pointing north. But…

The Issaquah Police Department badge.

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Alleged pimp charged in missing Issaquah girl case

County prosecutors charged a Renton man with commercial sexual abuse of a minor for allegedly ordering a 15-year-old…

WSDOT snow plows were back on state highways last weekend to clear away the recent late-season snows.

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Weekend weather blamed for 469 incidents in King County

The Washington State Patrol is urging area motorists to be prepared for extreme driving conditions on all Interstate…

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Record-low rates benefit ISD $40M bond sale

Issaquah School District took advantage of low interest rates and federal stimulus money to finance ongoing construction project…

Issaquah Police Officer Todd Johnson surveys the damage caused by an alleged drunk driver

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Drunk driver nearly crashes through downtown apartment door

An alleged DUI driver gave Issaquah’s Olde Town residents a scare late Friday after his truck crashed through…

Issaquah School District High Schools have decided to adopt the Discovering Mathematics textbook series for the High School level grades.

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Issaquah School Board approves controversial Discovering math series

The Issaquah School Board voted to adopt the Discovering Mathematics high school textbook series at a March 24…

Holiday festivals like the Issaquah Highlands Christmas Village (shown above) likely helped neighborhood restaurants enjoy improved business last Christmas.

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Xmas sales offer signs of recovery

Last year’s Christmas season sales tax revenues for Issaquah were a little merrier than expected, allowing city leaders…

Rising above the eastern boundary of Issaquah High School property

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Park Pointe foreclosed, paving way for Highlands TDR

Seattle bank Regal Financial foreclosed on the 140-acre Park Pointe property March 5, ending a nearly two-decade long…

(Left to right) Liberty High School students Abram Girgis

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Student-athletes commended in Rotary Student of the Month awards

The Rotary Club of Issaquah honored four high school seniors with Student of the Month honors during their…

Sister Cities commission member Chantal Stevens and her husband

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Moroccan trivia: Sister Cities fundraiser at Issaquah Brewhouse

Promoting better relationships through sharing knowledge and a few pints of beer, locals gathered Tuesday night (March 22)…

Issaquah resident Margi Hamilton's smooth coat Chihuahua

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Top dogs, local handlers perform at Seattle Dog Show

Joining nearly 2,000 entries from two dozen states and Canada, local dog breeders and handlers enjoyed a weekend…