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Smoke from Oregon, California fires moving into Western Washington

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Smoke from Oregon, California fires moving into Western Washington

Unhealthy air expected Thursday night through Saturday

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8 tips to help parents and kids cope during pandemic | UW Medicine

A pediatric social worker offers suggeestions for families, including lowering your heartbeat.

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Issaquah watching for illegal street racing after citywide reports

Police are placing special emphasis on street racing enforcement

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Opinion

Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work

Making tough choices on cuts and revenue can’t wait until next year and hopes for better news.

King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban

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King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban

Outdoor fires, even barbecues or in fire pits, are now prohibited.

Courtesy Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce

Business

Eastside businesses prepare for economic uncertainty with regional summit event

The Regional Business Summit, hosted by the Issaquah Chamber Sept. 10, will be held virtually due to COVID-19

Courtesy Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park.

Life

Walk’n Wag at your pace with extended virtual event

A scenic course for dog walkers is on display at Lake Sammamish through Sept. 2o

Rico Thomas, left, has been a clerk in the Fuel Center/Mini Mart at Safeway in Federal Way for the past 5 years. Kyong Barry, right, has been with Albertsons for 18 years and is a front end supervisor in Auburn. Both are active members of UFCW 21. Courtesy photos

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Grocery store workers deserve respect and hazard pay | Guest column

As grocery store workers in King County, we experience the hard, cold realities of the COVID-19 pandemic every…

Issaquah youth perform timely message during pandemic

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Issaquah youth perform timely message during pandemic

Students with the Kaleidoscope School of Music are putting together a performance for Aug. 31 on YouTube

TRIO participants at their academic awards reception, Spring 2019. Courtesy Bellevue College

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$1.47 million grant will support students at Bellevue college

The grant has been a part of the college since 2001, and this year will help students struggling…

Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations

Business

Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations

Stores to distribute 750,000 purchased by King County starting Aug. 24

A person wears a face mask on a street in Montreal, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

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Free mask distribution event this week in Issaquah

On Tuesday residents can get up to 12 free masks

The ‘Streatery’ is back in action. Courtesy photo/City of Issaquah

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Downtown Streatery here to stay through September

After a short pause, Issaquah has reopened the street outdoor dining in downtown.

Democrats dominate King County legislative races | Election results

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Democrats dominate King County legislative races | Election results

Here are the latest results for King County legislative candidates in the Aug. 4 primary election, which included…

King County Election headquarters in Renton, on primary Election Day, Aug. 4. Voters can return their ballot and register in-person at the election headquarters and other voting centers by 8 p.m. Haley Ausbun/Staff photo.

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Still time to vote in August primary

Turn in your ballot at any voting center by 8 p.m.

Pictured: A Mercer Island High School swimmer competes in fall 2019. Washington Interscholastic Activities Association recently announced the girls swim and dive season will be moved to “Season 3,” which begins March 1. File photo

Sports

WIAA gives schools option to delay start of prep sports until December

An updated plan moves girls swimming to Season 3 and makes fall cross country an alternate season.

Regional public sector employers extend teleworking until 2021

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Regional public sector employers extend teleworking until 2021

Three counties, six cities and two ports announce decision

Face masks save lives and jobs across Washington

Business

Face masks save lives and jobs across Washington

Wearing a mask saves lives and saves jobs.

State Department of Health launches CORONA survey

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State Department of Health launches CORONA survey

Asks for residents to answer questions online or by phone about COVID-19 impact

Photo: Issaquah Food and Clothing bank gets generous donation from seniors

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Photo: Issaquah Food and Clothing bank gets generous donation from seniors

The donation from a local retirement community totaled $5,175