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Laura Rude hypnotizes one of her Secret Changes Hypnosis clients.

Business

What’s behind the swinging watch – hypnotherapy from the inside

When my editor first suggested an article on hypnosis, images of people lined up on a stage in…

Rovin' Fiddlers Ginnie Matheson

Life

Musical group welcomes novice, expert fiddlers

On Tuesday, the Rovin' Fiddlers welcomed another musician to the fold. Guitar player Jackie Schmidt had heard about…

Jessica Ma finishes planting a tree

Life

Recapturing natural habitat one tree at a time

Hundreds of volunteers gathered at Squak Valley Park North on Saturday, Oct. 16 to continue habitat restoration efforts…

News

Sound Transit proposes service changes to Issaquah route

Amid all the discussion in Issaquah about reducing car traffic by making the city more walkable and encouraging…

Gavin Bethkey and mom Kelly enjoy the slide at Black Nugget Park in the Issaquah Highlands.

News

Highlands says hello to new season

How distinctly the seasons change - this past week, fall was definitely in the air, and on the…

News

Suspect arrested for assault after dragging police officer

A veteran Issaquah police sergeant was injured on Oct. 11 when he was dragged for about 100 feet…

Joanne Jacob and Kelley Cooper shred documents at the AtWork! Recycling Center.

News

Despite tough times, city holds the line for local service groups

Earlier this month, Mayor Ava Frisinger released her fiscal plan for next year. In a memo to the…

News

Citizen group gives Rowley parameters for growth

Residents will get a chance to learn more about the ongoing redevelopment plans for Central Issaquah when the…

Iman Belali stands in front of the symbol of Issaquah's sister-city relationship with Chefchaouen

Life

How a young girl’s vision brought two distant cultures together

Not long after the attacks of September 11, Iman, an American-born girl of Moroccan descent, expressed concern about…

News

New phase for food packaging ordinance

The next phase in providing sustainable food packaging for restaurants in Issaquah becomes mandatory this week. As of…

News

Sustainable packaging becomes mandatory this week

The next phase in sustainable food packaging for restaurants in Issaquah becomes mandatory this week. As of Oct.…

Robert 'Bob' Harrison

News

Harrison confirmed as new city administrator

Following his appointment last week by Mayor Ava Frisinger, Robert "Bob" Harrison has been confirmed as the next…

Elena Blume interviews Patti Simpson Ward and Anna Macrae.

Life

Sneak preview of Sammamish Fair Artists

Elena Blume loves art. She's also passionate about social media. On Tuesday, she combined these loves by videotaping…

Madison Smith ties a pink ribbon to the fishy fence display at Issaquah Valley Elementary

News

Issaquah Valley’s colorful tribute to our fishy friends

Anyone who has driven along Newport Way this week has likely noticed a colorful collage of fish swimming…

News

After council vote, what now for Park Pointe TDR deal?

There was a great deal of interest in the Aug. 16 meeting of the Issaquah City Council, with…

Issaquah resident talks with city administrator candidate David Zabell at the community meeting on Sept. 7.

News

Administrator finalists meet the community

It had the air of a cocktail party, but it was serious business for the five men vying…

Cyclists preparing to ride at the 2009 Cycle the WAVE event.

Life

Ride like a girl, help end domestic violence

Lakemont Ladies Cycling Club is holding its third annual Cycle the WAVE bicycle charity event to support the…

Leila Nihipali is all smiles as she searches for the jumping salmon.

Life

Salmon, sunshine and smiles

The salmon put on a show for visitors at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery on Friday, Sept. 3, perhaps…

Karen Abel reviewing plans for the new artEAST store and studio.

Life

Blending art and history at new ArtEAST building

It doesn't look like much right now, but in a few weeks, the vacant Lewis Hardware store building…

The Anderson Farmhouse today

News

Residents want park to preserve history and nature

More than 100 Issaquah residents gathered at the site of the former Tolle Anderson farmstead on Thursday, Aug.…