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Family owned Daily Plant-It nursery in Issaquah thrives

The tuba sculpture by the mailbox welcomes you to the thriving business that lays beyond – a two-year-old…

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Contribute to energy efficiency in Issaquah

What topics do you want to hear? Which experts could contribute? Join Sustainable Issaquah and HEEG and contribute…

Stylist Holly Aronson and client Alyssa Moser at the newly opened Mint Salon and Spa in Issaquah.

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Mint green the ‘in’ color for Earth Month on the Eastside

Ladies — looking to do something nice for the environment on Earth Day, April 24? How about a…

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TAJ opening a treat for car lovers

The body repair outfit is now in the capable hands of Joshua Luna and James Guse, two locals…

ABC 'Good Morning America' host George Stephanopoulos discusses Costco's recipe for success with correspondent Bianna Golodryga.

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Issaquah’s Costco gets close-up on ‘Good Morning America’

Already no stranger to the homes of most Americans, Issaquah’s Costco Wholesale Inc. was featured prominently on national…

Kiren Vangala and Sumitha Reddy aim to make math learning fun and simple for young students at Mathnasium.

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Making sense of mathematics

The math instruction of our young students is seen as being crucial to not only their career success…

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Jobs Corps reaches out to young career seekers

In light of current economic conditions, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps program and Cascades Job Corps…

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‘Hold Please’ – special committee to look closely at cell towers before Sammamish passes new ordinance

With the Sammamish City Council scheduled to adopt new Wireless Communications Facilities (WCF) standards in the next few…

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Small businesses should think big to drive recovery

While many small businesses are in survival mode during the current economic downturn, there are still strategic decisions…

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Mathnasium owner: Understanding algebra is critical to students’ math success

As the director of the Mathnasium Learning Center in Issaquah, I come in contact with frustrated parents whose…

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Sammamish Council votes ‘no’ on Town Center density proposal

In a definitive statement of its hopes for the future of Sammamish, the city council voted on Tuesday…

Pine Lake Ale House owner Kevin Gattke discusses business trends and tips on how to succeed in local markets like Sammamish and Issaquah at a Feb. 16 industry roundtable at Lombardi's Restaurant in Issaquah. Left to right: Local Papa Murphys franchise owner Greg Barber and Schwartz Bros. Vice President Michael Carr

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Issaquah restaurateurs eye tough times ahead

A small group of local restaurateurs met at Lombardi’s Restaurant on NW Gilman Blvd. this week to discuss…

Boehm's front counter sales clerk Mindy Reid rings up a sale of chocolate pieces for Sammamish residents Marlene Wissler and her daughter

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Proposed ‘sin tax’ not-so-sweet for Boehm’s Candies in Issaquah

But while sales of heart-shaped boxes of confections At Boehm's Candies remain brisk, a state deficit projected to…

Students and staff from Port Townsend High School seem very happy about their new solar installation

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PSE offering up to $20K to schools for wind and solar projects

Local schools have the opportunity to win up to $20,000 in funding for renewable energy systems.

Issaquah Community Bank first opened their doors in 2007. The bank will be re-christened 'Bank of the Northwest' on Feb. 22.

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Great recession gives local Issaquah bank a new name

Taking shelter from what many are now calling the "Great Recession", Issaquah's only locally-run bank, Issaquah Community Bank,…

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Sports Authority to open in old Joe’s building in Issaquah

First Western Properties, the managing agent for the old Joe's Sporting Goods store in the Town and Country…

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Sammamish Farmers Market looking for marketing support

If you have some experience and skills in the field of business and marketing, and are keen to…

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Charitable Issaquah business

Local business Issaquah Trophy & Awards has donated a portion of its sales for the fourth quarter of…

A rendering of the HighMark Medical Center

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HighMark Medical Center announces major tenant

Owners of Issaquah’s HighMark Medical Center announced Jan. 6 signing a lease with local medical services provider Washington…

Costco CEO Jim Sinegal

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Costco CEO Sinegal sees drop in pay in 2009

A sign of the slower economic times, the Associated Press is reporting Costco Wholesale Corp.’s president and CEO,…