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Bond for new fire station passing

After spending eight years working out of a double-wide trailer at a temporary location, firefighters at Station 72…

Gov. Christine Gregoire greets fans after her speech during the Democratic Party's election night party at Westin Hotel in Seattle Tuesday.

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Bellevue crowd cheers Gregoire; Rossi concedes

The room rumbled on Tuesday night at the Westin Hotel in Seattle as a crowd of democratic supporters…

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Gregoire visits hometown of Auburn on election day

As voters across state and nation streamed to polling places, Gov. Christine Gregoire made a brief stop in…

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Election update: Strong voter turnout

As predicted, voter turnout is strong and things are running smoothly at the polls, according to King County.

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Issaquah Council votes down property tax increase

"No new property taxes" was the refrain of the night on Monday as the Issaquah City Council voted…

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Tech Talk | Advice on automatic timeouts, anti-virus software

Sometimes it seems as if our computers have a mind of their own and, for whatever reason, are…

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Police arrest two Issaquah men in robbery of cab driver

Issaquah Police on Thursday arrested two men on suspicion of robbery, wrapping up a nearly month-long investigation.

Eastside Catholic sophomores Alex Gallant

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600 Eastside Catholic students serve on ‘Peace and Justice Day’

The chill quiet on Cougar Mountain was broken last week by the warmth and noise of a group…

Liberty’s Joseph Yea runs with a ball as Bellevue’s Leonard Wolfork tries to catch him from behind.

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Liberty stopped by Bellevue’s stingy defense

Bellevue’s Leonard Wolfork got something rare in football: a second chance. And this time, he made sure no…

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Take back true meaning of ‘American Dream’

Even if you actively avoid paying attention to politics, you might still have accidentally stumbled across the recent…

Corey Colwell-Lipson holds up a reusable

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‘Green Halloween’ offers healthier options

Corey Colwell-Lipson knew Halloween would turn green. She just didn’t expect the holiday to change colors so quickly.

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Issaquah crow tests positive for West Nile Virus

A dead crow found Oct. 16 at City Hall Northwest has tested positive for West Nile Virus, health…

Letters to the Editor

Parkway project is unnecessary

We the undersigned were involved in the incorporation efforts of City of Sammamish back in 1999, and since…

Letters to the Editor

Traffic is safer

I would like to commend those responsible for the revised traffic lanes to Issaquah Middle School. In years…

Letters to the Editor

Vote for GOP

A recent letter writer encourages us to vote for the Dems. Now let’s see — we have Darcy…

Letters to the Editor

Retaining wall needs pressure washing

As a resident of Issaquah and living on Black Nugget Road, I have written to the Honorable Mayor…

Letters to the Editor

More retail needed in Sammamish

Seven years of promises and more promises, and I have not seen any retail stores coming up here…

Letters to the Editor

Sound Transit proposal not the right plan

I have the highest regards for Mayor Ava Frisinger and Councilor Fred Butler, but I must disagree with…

Located where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean

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Coastal retreats offer romance, relaxation, great restaurants

If your romantic getaway includes walks on the beach, waves breaking over jetties and a lighthouse to add…

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Simply organized holidays | Help with entertaining

Between Halloween and the New Year are a multitude of opportunities to celebrate the holidays with family and…