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Issaquah High School. (Photo courtesy by James Michael Thomas)

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Schools navigate the new world of explicit AI-generated images

Deepfake photos at Issaquah High School prompt review of policies and procedures.

Scene of the April 14 fire at 8102 Railroad Avenue SE. (Photo by Mallory Kruml/Valley Record)

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Historic building destroyed in early morning Snoqualmie fire

Several businesses have been determined a total loss.

Kent Police recovered nearly 800 catalytic converters in a 2021 bust. File photo

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New state legislation fights catalytic converter theft

Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 26 adding new regulations to the purchase and sale of…

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Legislation ensures services for young children with disabilities

Advocates and providers gathered in Olympia on March 26 as Gov. Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1916, a…

Eligible zones map for the Central Issaquah Pioneer Program projects. (City of Issaquah)

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Council approves Central Issaquah Pioneer Program

Also: Issaquah Police Department integrates body-worn cameras.

Rep. Kim Schrier (D-8) held a press conference with local dairy farmer Leann Krainick and Alan Huttema, interim CEO at Darigold. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Krainick Dairy, Rep. Schrier stump for whole fat, 2% milk to go back in schools

Leann Krainick, a local dairy farmer, recently voiced support for the District 8 Congresswoman’s bill.

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Issaquah development secures affordable housing units | Council roundup

Also: Council enforces firearm laws set by Washington in 2022.

Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly, a resident of Issaquah since 1993, will lead as the Sound Cities Association president in 2024. (Photo: City of Issaquah)

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Sound Cities Association announces Issaquah mayor as 2024 president

SCA is comprised of 38 King County cities with populations under 250,000 residents.

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KC Sheriff’s Office sues over Burien encampment ban

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director calls Burien’s ordinance “unconstitutional.”

The first section of the Eastside Link to open April 27. (Sound Transit)

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First section of Eastside Link opens April 27

The expansion will allow riders to travel from Redmond to South Bellevue.

Mark Mullet (D-5th District) and the Washington State Senate convene for floor session. Courtesy photo

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A conversation with Mark Mullet, who is running for governor

The state Senator from the 5th Legislative District is known to go against the Democratic grain when it…

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Puget Sound Energy files two-year rate plan for electric, natural gas

Driven by the state’s clean energy laws, the plan has been filed to the Washington Utilities and Transportation…

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One driver killed on SR 18 after tree falls

On Wednesday, Feb. 14, a driver traveling eastbound on State Route 18 near Issaquah-Hobart Road suffered a fatal…

Washington Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program advocacy group at the State Capitol for HB 1916. (Photo Courtesy of Kindering)

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‘When services decline, it’s the kids who pay the price’

Legislative bill would recover funding for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program - and could save…

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DOJ settles with King County Sheriff’s Office in agreement to improve language access

OLEO has previously expressed concerns about the office’s language access policies.

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King County Sheriff’s Office to develop language access program

The King County Sheriff’s Office plans to develop and implement a language access program following a complaint filed…

Potential off-leash dog park design. The yellow areas is where the portion of 2nd Ave. SE will be vacated. (Screenshot from agenda bill 8687)

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Issaquah City Council approves city arts grant recommendations

Also: The council holds a public hearing for a potential off-leash dog park.

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Issaquah implements fee for public records requests

According to the city, a cost study estimated 5,160 staff hours were spent responding to public records requests…

Snoqualmie City Hall. File photo.

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City councils address hate speech and ‘Zoom bombing’ at public meetings

Following the recent wave of hateful comments, cities in King County and beyond have taken a step back…

Pie chart shows the homeless outreach from Issaquah’s 2022 Human Services Strategic Plan. (Screenshot)

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Issaquah pilots emergency housing program at local motel

Data shows an increase in the unhoused population and lack of shelters.