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Courtesy PhotoThe Issaquah School District hosted the Powerful Learning Conference at Issaquah High School on Aug. 17 and 18.

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Powerful Learning Conference allows districts to work together to improve teaching

The second annual Powerful Learning Conference, hosted Aug. 17 and 18 at Issaquah High School, was once again…

Man reportedly exposes himself on Lake Drive and transient asks cops for some socks | Issaquah Police Blotter August 22-24

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Man reportedly exposes himself on Lake Drive and transient asks cops for some socks | Issaquah Police Blotter August 22-24

The blotter consists of officers' accounts of crimes and other incidents in the city of Issaquah. Persons arrested…

A 6-year-old boy was left with such serious injuries after the three-car collision that he needed to be airlifted to Harborview. Photo courtesy of Trooper Rick Johnson.

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Issaquah man involved in 3-car pileup on Labor Day Weekend

An Issaquah driver caused a serious three-car collision on Friday, Sept. 2 in Federal Way that left three…

Council approves televising committee meetings

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Council approves televising committee meetings

The Issaquah City Council unanimously authorized the city administration to begin televising all council committee meetings as part…

Issaquah School Board approves 2016-17 budget

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Issaquah School Board approves 2016-17 budget

At the Aug. 24 Issaquah School District Board of Directors meeting, the board unanimously approved the 2016-17 fiscal…

At the two-day Issaquah School District Conference on Aug. 24 and 25

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Issaquah School District Conference brings together teachers before start of school

The annual Issaquah School District Conference went off without a hitch on Aug. 24 and 25 at Skyline…

Multiple complaints of rude drivers, erratic drunks in Issaquah | Issaquah Police Blotter August 12 — 21

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Multiple complaints of rude drivers, erratic drunks in Issaquah | Issaquah Police Blotter August 12 — 21

The blotter consists of officers' accounts of crimes and other happenings in the city of Issaquah. Persons arrested…

Crystal Liston loves to explore the world around her

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Wheelchair-bound athlete swims Lake Washington

Swimming 1.5 miles across Lake Washington is not something that just anyone can do.

Nicole Jennings/staff photo.  The Steeles' packages were stolen right from their front step after the mailman failed to ring the doorbell; the Steeles believe that the thief is following closely behind the mailman and watching to see if people come to the door.

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Brazen thievery in broad daylight

Cougar Mountain residents believe that a very sneaky thief is following behind postal carriers after a series of…

Nicole Jennings/staff photo.  The open house included a "build-a-road" feature

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East Sunset open house spurs discussion, spreads ideas

Issaquah residents got a chance to make their opinions known on the potential new design for East Sunset…

Suspicious men emerging from bushes, sneaking around downtown | Issaquah Police Blotter August 6 — 11

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Suspicious men emerging from bushes, sneaking around downtown | Issaquah Police Blotter August 6 — 11

The blotter consists of officers' accounts of crimes and other happenings in the city of Issaquah. Persons arrested…

Issaquah School Board holds public hearing for 2016-17 budget

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Issaquah School Board holds public hearing for 2016-17 budget

The Issaquah School District Board of Directors held a public hearing for the 2016-2017 fiscal year's budget at…

Sammamish Plateau Water safe despite latest PFC findings

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Sammamish Plateau Water safe despite latest PFC findings

Although test results received on Aug. 8 showed minute amounts of perfluorinated compounds, or PFCs, in Wells 7…

Man arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in Issaquah

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Man arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in Issaquah

Issaquah police arrested a man on suspicion of Domestic Violence Assault in the fourth degree at 7:45 a.m.…

Nicole Jennings/staff photo.  The Downtown Issaquah Association was honored for its preservation of the historic Olde Town.

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Downtown Issaquah Association receives national accreditation

The Downtown Issaquah Association is being recognized at the national level for its efforts to keep the Olde…

New HR director joins the Issaquah team

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New HR director joins the Issaquah team

The city of Issaquah's new Human Resources director, Lori Brown, brings a wealth of experience to her new…

Issaquah police officers gather with residents on National Night Out on Aug. 2 at Issaquah City Hall. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

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Police ride-along — the true meaning of police work | Reporter’s Desk

My first Issaquah police ride-along experience may not have been the thrilling, action film-like pursuit of criminals that…

An 18-year-old is battling life-threatening injuries at Harborview after colliding with a semi truck on I-90 this morning.

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Teenager seriously injured in T-Bone crash with semi on I-90

An 18-year-old was seriously injured this morning when her car collided with a semi truck on I-90 Friday…

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Man gets locked in bathroom and cluster of shady characters converges upon IHOP | Issaquah Police Blotter July 29 — August 4

The blotter consists of officers' accounts of crimes and other incidents in the city of Issaquah. Persons arrested…

Nicole Jennings/staff photo.  The construction on Front Street has affected some businesses all summer long.

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Front Street weekend closure hits downtown businesses

Many downtown merchants, particularly eateries, reported that they felt the sting of Front Street North's full-weekend closure in…