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Local resident objects to City Council Pledge of Allegiance

Tired of what he viewed as an "offensive" practice, Highlands resident Matthew Barry followed a recent request at…

A graphic on the Volunteers for Issaquah (VIS) Schools Web site touting the February election school levies.

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Pro-Issaquah school levy groups spring up

Worried that voters aren't aware of an important school levy election this February, volunteers are getting the word…

New council member Mark Mullet is joined by his mother

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New Councilors take first steps at City Hall

After swearing in two new members to its fold, Issaquah City Council's selected new leadership for 2010 at…

Plans for 18 apartment buildings and townhouse clusters

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Highlands 240-unit residential development approved

With their concerns apparently satisfied, Issaquah’s Urban Village Development Commission (UVDC) allowed a land-use application for a 240-unit…

Bellevue attorney Randy Gordon (left) shares the spotlight with State Sen. Eric Oemig (D-Kirkland).

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41st District party officials select Gordon to replace Sen. Jarrett

Approval is still needed from the King County Council, but Bellevue attorney Randy Gordon is in pole position…

A regional

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Sound Transit ends paper transfers, Metro raise fares

Budget shortfalls and an effort to promote the new ORCA regional transit card are bringing several changes to…

An Issaquah fire hydrant.

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New Issaquah utility tax should be offset by rate reduction, city council says

Issaquah City Council approved a rate reduction and utility tax hike combination at a Dec. 21 meeting, saying…

Issaquah City Hall South

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Issaquah Council faces changes in 2010: New committees, new members

A Dec. 21 Issaquah Council of the Whole meeting signaled key committee changes are coming as the City…

IPD traffic officer John Lindner... er

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Issaquah Police ‘Adopt’ Family for Christmas

Celebrating the Christmas spirit of giving, the Issaquah Police Department (IPD) continued their annual tradition of partnering with…

Council President Maureen McCarry

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McCarry will not seek Council leadership role in 2010

Reviewing new challenges for the coming year, Issaquah City Council President Maureen McCarry said she will not seek…

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Issaquah woman hurt in Central Washington crash

An Issaquah woman and her passenger were treated for minor injuries Sunday, Dec. 27 after they survived a…

The gas station is planned for the intersection of Highlands Drive and Ninth Avenue near the future site of Swedish Medical Center and not far from Interstate 90 onramp.

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Developer asks for delay of Highlands gas station decision

Citing concerns with perceptions of a planned “Energy station” and the pace of the process to allow it…

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Block 24 decision delayed until January

Questioning how a new Issaquah Highlands housing development would fit into the area, city planning commissioners Dec. 15…

Attention Voters: The Issaquah School District will be asking for approval of an estimated $210 million in school levies this coming February.

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City supports continuing local school levy

The Issaquah City Council voted 7-0 in support of a resolution backing local school district levies during a…

Decked out in the holiday spirit

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Christmas lights ablaze in Klahanie

There’s something magical about twinkling lights during cold December nights — so much so that a race of…

While mostly complete

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E. Lake Sammamish Roundabout construction lingers on

A roundabout at the intersection of Southeast 43rd Way and East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast is taking longer…

Christmas 2009 isn't likely to see snow

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Christmas weather forecast is rain, rain, rain

Weather forecasters say moderate temperatures are on the way for Christmas week, keeping above freezing at night and…

Issaquah City Hall.

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City offices will be closed over Christmas, New Year’s holidays

The City Of Issaquah announced all city offices will be closed for several days over this year’s Christmas…

Costco Wholesale Corp. CFO Richard Galanti flips through a Costco Connections magazine in his corporate office in Issaquah. The lifestyle magazine also serves as the company's primary advertising outlet.

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Costco’s fortunes offer vision of Issaquah’s economic future

Costco CFO Richard Galanti is hopeful the local and worldwide market has re-adjusted and ever-more consumers will find…

A 2003 Annexation study map shows the then-unincorporated areas of Greenwood Point/South Cove and Klahanie in relation to the City of Issaquah.

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City explores interest in jettisoning Klahanie

Several Issaquah city councilmembers expressed their intentions to either carve up the unincorporated community or completely remove it…