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Issaquah driver in DUI crash sentenced for vehiclar homicide

A 21-year-old Island man was killed after being rear-ended at “an extremely high rate of speed.”

Issaquah Council OKs tax exemption for affordable housing project

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Issaquah Council OKs tax exemption for affordable housing project

Project set to bring 176 units of affordable housing

Puget Sound Energy built its first hydroelectric plant at Snoqualmie Falls in 1898. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Energy

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Puget Sound Energy announces plans to reduce carbon footprint in half by 2040

Environmental groups call initiative ‘smoke and mirrors’

Moratorium extended for 6 months in Central Issaquah, lifted everywhere else

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Moratorium extended for 6 months in Central Issaquah, lifted everywhere else

Moratorium first adopted in September 2016

Issaquah Council approves $138 M budget for 2018

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Issaquah Council approves $138 M budget for 2018

Budget includes over $138 million in expenditures and $130 million in revenues

Caroling at Historic Train Depot | Photos

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Caroling at Historic Train Depot | Photos

The spirited residents of Issaquah got together at the Historic Train Depot on the evening of Dec. 14…

Great Careers event shows Issaquah students there’s nothing wrong with path less traveled

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Great Careers event shows Issaquah students there’s nothing wrong with path less traveled

A four-year college isn’t the only path to success

License plates being stolen from Sammamish vehicles | Sammamish Police Blotter, Dec. 1 - 9

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License plates being stolen from Sammamish vehicles | Sammamish Police Blotter, Dec. 1 – 9

The blotter consists of officers’ accounts of crimes and other incidents in the city of Sammamish. Persons arrested…

International Ballet Theatre’s ‘Nutcracker’ on through Dec. 22

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International Ballet Theatre’s ‘Nutcracker’ on through Dec. 22

Production of classic Christmas ballet is Eastside tradition

Dementia: 8 tips for celebrating the holidays together | Guest Column

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Dementia: 8 tips for celebrating the holidays together | Guest Column

The holidays can be stressful during the best of times, but layer on the responsibilities of caring for…

Issaquah Community Services steps up to help mother, kids find safer place to live

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Issaquah Community Services steps up to help mother, kids find safer place to live

Nonprofit aims to raise $100,000 during sole annual fundraiser

Eating healthy on a budget during the holidays

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Eating healthy on a budget during the holidays

You can enjoy a holiday meal and still keep calories — and dollars — in check.

Preserve Providence Heights encourages calls to officials

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Preserve Providence Heights encourages calls to officials

Historically-landmarked campus set to be demolished

30th annual Issaquah Reindeer Festival back at Cougar Mountain Zoo | Photos

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30th annual Issaquah Reindeer Festival back at Cougar Mountain Zoo | Photos

Festival features Santa and his team of reindeer

The Issaquah Senior Center held an end-of-year party to celebrate the first year under city leadership. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

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Issaquah Senior Center celebrates a year under new leadership

City took over Issaquah Senior Center at beginning of 2017

Tyler Bommarito, center, followed by Cole Landreneau, races to cut off an opponent on the trail. (Courtesy Photo)

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Good, muddy fun: Mountain biking club celebrates big season, recruits for next year

When the Mount Si Mountain Bike Club started in 2012, it was too small to actually compete. The…

Eastside Catholic senior chosen for Pacific Honors Ensemble Program in Australia

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Eastside Catholic senior chosen for Pacific Honors Ensemble Program in Australia

Eastside Catholic senior Emmie Head was named to the Pacific Honors Ensemble Program, which takes place annually in…

Mystery person leaving trash in resident’s driveway | Sammamish Police Blotter, Nov. 23 - Dec. 2

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Mystery person leaving trash in resident’s driveway | Sammamish Police Blotter, Nov. 23 – Dec. 2

The blotter consists of officers’ accounts of crimes and other incidents in the city of Sammamish. Persons arrested…

Village Theatre’s ‘Newsies’ offers dynamic show, inspiring life lesson | Review

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Village Theatre’s ‘Newsies’ offers dynamic show, inspiring life lesson | Review

Disney musical examines age-old struggle between haves and have-nots

Council mulls tax exemption for boost in Central Issaquah affordable housing

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Council mulls tax exemption for boost in Central Issaquah affordable housing

Transit-oriented development project set to include 176 units of affordable housing