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Controversial Talus plat moving forward

The preliminary plat for the three last developable parcels in the Talus Mountainside Urban Village, was approved by…

Ashley Bede

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Eastside Legal Assistance Program helps the underserved

Although Dan Menser works full-time as one of T-Mobile's in-house attorneys, he also is one of approximately 100…

A North American P-51D Mustang from Paul Allen's Flying Heritage Collection.

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Vets to celebrate D-Day with P-51 Mustang flyover

David Waggoner has been a resident of Issaquah since 1945, with the exception of the years he spent…

Former Issaquah Mayor Ava Frisinger waits while Mayor Fred Butler speaks of her service to the city

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Issaquah honors 19 for outstanding leadership, service

Issaquah honored its community leaders May 22, singling out 19 for awards in a variety of categories.

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Eastside Catholic and Archdiocese denied motion to dismiss Zmuda lawsuit

Friday morning in King County Superior Court, judge Catherine Shaffer denied the motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought…

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Seventh and Gilman moving forward

Lennar Multifamily Communities has received approval, with some conditions, to move ahead with its multi-family development, originally called…

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Saying no to big money | Ben and Jerry’s founder visits Issaquah in support of I-1329

When the Supreme Court ruled in the 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission that corporations were people,…

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Next steps for skate park

Tibbetts Valley Park will be the site for the new skate park, following unanimous approval by the Issaquah…

Three or four large fir trees were removed on Rainier Blvd. to widen the Rainier Trail.

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Issaquah planning improvements on Rainier Boulevard

Three or more good-size fir trees were removed on Rainier Boulevard recently, part of a project to improve…

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Talus preliminary plat to go to full city council | Land and shore add conditions

The Issaquah City Council’s Land and Shore Committee added more conditions to the controversial parcel 7 of the…

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Something to celebrate | Squak Mountain supporters come out to view part of the new land acquisition

Outdoor enthusiasts, county officials, members of SaveSquak.com, representatives from the Trust for Public Lands and King County Parks…

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Ten make list for pot shop

Out of 19 original applicants, 10 recreational marijuana entrepreneurs made the list for the one recreational marijuana retail…

Eastside Fire and Rescue Chief of Maintenance

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Fire station takes shape | New station 78 to have amenities for public, firefighters

The new Eastside Fire and Rescue fire station 78 is moving right along. Scheduled for completion in early…

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Love Bamboo opens in Gilman Village

Charlie Liu is like many Pacific North-westerners. He loves the outdoors and outdoor activities.

The distance between the big wall and the bottom of the hill is 300-feet at a 40 percent grade

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Stalemate over Talus project | Five hour meeting sends issue to city council

In what could be an unprecedented event for the Urban Village Development Commission, the May 6 meeting that…

Robin Avni speaks at the meeting

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Tempers flare at town hall meeting

The problem in Talus may be more than trees being cut down. Based on the dialogue at Thursday…

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Loss of No Child Left Behind waiver not likely to wrinkle ISD too much

With Washington state losing its "No Child Left Behind" waiver, most schools in the state will be considered…

Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro performs at Issaquah High School

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Jake Shimabukuro shares his gift of music

If you've never heard of Jake Shimabukuro, just get on YouTube and type in his name. It's absolutely…

Melanie Vanek is the only probation officer for Issaquah

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Issaquah probation officer takes it one day at a time

Melanie Vanek handles duties for Issaquah, North Bend and Snoqualmie.

George Wangersky stands by a cluster of trees marked to be removed. His home is in the background.

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Trouble in Talus | Tree removal raises concerns

It's ironic that on Arbor Day, April 25, 12 maple and 10 alder, some of them very large,…