The Big Picture's new location in Issaquah on 35 W Sunset Way. Courtesy of Big Picture Facebook.

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The Big Picture relocates to Issaquah’s Old Town

The movie theatre will show “The Batman” for their grand opening.

Abby Delorey, Claire Murawski, Kate Millis. Courtesy of Eastside Catholic.

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Eastside Catholic School’s The Cru recognized for outstanding School-Based Enterprise

The student-run store was 1 of 461 SBE’s that received a gold certificate.

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Team USA Climbing coach charged with raping second teen

Alexander Fritz, 28, engaged in multiple “inappropriate relationships” with 15-year-old girls, a deputy prosecutor wrote.

A pedestrian walks along Snoqualmie Parkway in October 2019. File photo

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Funds for Snoqualmie Parkway, SR 18 included in state transit proposal

Funding to widen the final section of State Route 18 and resurface the Snoqualmie Parkway are included in…

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Eastside Catholic School student selected for College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Program

Ellie Sampson wishes to pursue a degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.

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All businesses encouraged to attend Business Solutions Webinar with interim Police Chief

Attendees will learn how to assist with curbing theft amongst businesses.

Cadence Patton, 9, gets properly fitted for a bike helmet at Bayside Bikes in Everett on June 17, 2016. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County repeals bike helmet law over evidence of racist and discriminatory enforcement

Board of Health still encourages helmet use, but citatations will no longer be issued

Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference from Feb. 17, 2022.

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Governor: Masks can come off March 21 in most public settings

They’ll still be required in some places, but Washington is following several other states now lifting mandates.

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Amanda Knox finds a fresh start on Vashon

Knox and Robinson bought a home on the island in 2019 just before the pandemic arrived. They’ve since…

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Eastside Fire & Rescue to leave behind Naloxone kits for those at-risk of opioid overdose

Eastside Fire & Rescue’s service area has had a total of 67 fatal overdoses since January 2020.

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Survey data shows why some WA parents are hesitant to vaccinate their children

Census Bureau survey data shows what reasons are cited, and how Washington compares to other states.

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A gun rights advocate warns a crowd of the potential need for forceful resistance in the future at gathering outside House of Representatives chamber in this 2020 file photo.

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Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances

The prohibition would cover open and concealed carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.

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Vaccine verification requirement will end March 1, officials announce

King County officials say this decision is backed by science.

Common themes from Eastside communities regarding ways to improve transit service. Courtesy of King County Metro.

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King County Metro and Sound Transit seek feedback from Eastside residents

2 Line light rail link to serve 10 new stations by 2023.

In King County, fentanyl is most commonly seen in blue, greenish, or pale colored counterfeit pills. Photo courtesy of King County.

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County files homicide charges in Kirkland fentanyl overdose case

Defendant accused of selling blue M30 fentanyl pills to clients after victim died in his apartment.

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State Superintendent recommends change of mask mandate policies in schools, claims ‘landscape’ of pandemic has changed

Meanwhile, the state’s largest public school employees’ union continues support for masks in schools.

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Inslee: Mask mandate is going away, but not quite yet

Governor said he’ll say exactly when next week. Meanwhile, a pause on elective surgeries will end Feb. 17.

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5 things Democrats didn’t say about their $17B transpo plan

Democrats’ transportation package in the Washington state Legislature, as of Feb. 9, spends lots of money. It also…

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U.S. House passes postal service reform bill after concerns of facility closures and declining service standards

The bill intends to improve services, expand transparency and to save the agency billions.

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After 22 years, Issaquah History Museum’s first employee embarks on a new journey

Erica Maniez started her new job at 4Culture on Feb. 1.