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State fines Puget Sound Energy $430,000 | Company improperly charged customers a residential disconnect-visit fee

State regulators fined Puget Sound Energy (PSE) $430,000 for improperly charging residential disconnect-visit fees to electricity and natural…

State Parks has struggled to find government funding and private investment necessary to make improvements to Lake Sammamish State Park.

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State Parks and City of Issaquah explore public support for Lake Sammamish State Park

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and the City of Issaquah are inviting the public to a…

Brad Toft

Opinion

Remain involved in government | Brad Toft

It’s been just weeks since the 2012 elections, and I imagine many of you welcome the reprieve from…

Opinion

No tax increase pledge an irresponsible position | Editorial

The issue in Congress over how to balance the budget – higher taxes, cuts in spending – needs…

Opinion

Pontoon problems on SR 520 bridge need more than assurances | Editorial

A recent report by KOMO-TV Problem Solvers paints a disturbing picture of work on the new 520 bridge.…

Skyline is one win from another 4A state title and will face Bellarmine Prep in the Tacoma Dome on Saturday at 1 p.m. and on ROOT Sports TV.

Sports

Skyline, Eastside Catholic after state titles in Tacoma Dome | Prep football news

The Spartans and Crusaders will take to the dome on consecutive days and try to bring the 3A…

Kartik Iyer

News

Sammamish middle-schooler honored as one of the nation’s brightest

Kartik Iyer, an International Community School student from Sammamish, was recently honored as one of the brightest middle…

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No ferry name for Sammamish

Sammamish fell short in its attempt to have a state ferry named after it.

Sports

Eastlake grad wins golf tournament | Prep sports news

Kevin Penner brought home a golf title recently amongst a field of All Americans.

Sports

Skyline lands trio on All-KingCo volleyball first team | Prep sports news

Skyline and Eastlake were represented on the first-team in volleyball.

Sports

Issaquah’s Thomas named Player of the Year, again | Prep sports news

Issaquah, Skyline, Eastlake and Eastside Catholic were well represented on their respective all-conference teams in girls soccer.

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Jacksons Food Stores to fight domestic violence

Jacksons Food Stores and the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence have launched the “Give the Gift of…

Sports

Skyline back in 4A title game, Eastside Catholic downs University to punch 3A ticket | Prep football news

Skyline and Eastside Catholic will play for a 4A and 3A state title next week.

Mora Shaw

News

Issaquah family helps spur effort to prevent drowsy-driving

Gov. Chris Gregoire proclaimed November 12-18, 2012 as Washington State Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. The statewide proclamation is…

Letters to the Editor

LWSD on AP honor roll

Lake Washington School District was named by the College Board to its third annual AP District Honor Roll…

Letters to the Editor

Marijuana not a gateway drug

I disagree with reporter Kevin Endejan's opinion about the legalization of marijuana, but I do understand his position.…

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Swedish/Issaquah ER receives national honor

Swedish/Issaquah ER has been nationally recognized for patient satisfaction and named a 2012 Summit Award Winner by Press…

Opinion

Twinkies and the New Reality | Don Brunell

The end of Hostess Brands Inc. is a lesson for us all. Hostess, maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs…

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Duthie Hill Road reopened

Crews have completed work to replace the aging and narrow Patterson Creek Bridge near State Route 202 and…

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PSE offering discounts on LED light bulbs | Some lights free on Black Friday

With the shortest day of the year fast approaching Puget Sound Energy is offering residential electric customers instant…