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Courtesy of the city of Issaquah’s website                                A rendering of a section of a future park in Issaquah. High Street will be closed and converted into a multi-use trail and linear park.

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High Street to transform into new park

Road now permanently closed.

Newport Way Southwest between Front Street South and Wildwood Blvd Southwest is closed due to phase 4 flooding. Photo courtesy of City of Issaquah Twitter

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Heavy rainfall leads to phase 4 flood warnings in Issaquah

The rainfall should be cresting by early afternoon and the flood warning is expected to be lifted by…

Theo Koshar, Janet McIntosh and Robin Kelley of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery work to find road drains and clear them of leaves, outside the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery in Issaquah, WA on Feb. 6, 2020. Mitchell Atencio/Staff Photo

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Rapid rainfall has led to flooding, impacting all parts of King County.

County warns residents to obey barricades for safety.

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King County Council could place roads levy lift on 2020 ballot

Levy could increase taxes for a median home by about $224 a year.

Posteroanterior and Lateral Chest Radiographs, January 19, 2020 (Illness Day 4).No thoracic abnormalities were noted (Snohomish Health District)

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How is the 2019 novel Coronavirus impacting the Eastside?

Low risk, misinformation, racial profiling and North Bend quarantine.

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North Bend facility will serve as U.S. quarantine zone

Facility will be one of five nationwide.

Recredentialed: Hundreds of WA doctors are stuck working survival jobs

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Recredentialed: Hundreds of WA doctors are stuck working survival jobs

Unable to find residency positions, many are driving Ubers, working warehouses or unemployed.

A stump left over from a previous timber cut on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Gold Bar, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lawmakers back timber industry to help reduce WA’s carbon emissions

8 million acres of private forests offset 12% of state’s carbon emissions, says forestry group.

Issaquah City Councilmember Barbara de Michele joined the Swedish nurse strike. Madison Miller/staff photo

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Swedish nurses, caregivers return to work

Swedish doctors held a press conference detailing steps following the strike.

Regal Cinebarre Issaquah is permanently closed. The property was purchased by Costco is December 2019. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

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Costco purchases Regal Cinebarre Issaquah

Pickering Place movie theater closed.

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Pot shops group up in unincorporated King County

A report found the retailers are not distributing around the county.

Washington state lawmakers will consider a system that would charge drivers fees based on how many miles they travel. File photo

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Lawmakers hear pitch to replace gas tax with per-mile fees

Transportation officials recommend 10-year transition.

Madison Miller/staff photo                                Carol Lightle, a Swedish nurse and bargaining committee member, leads dozens in Tuesday morning’s strike.

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Swedish nurses, staff launch three-day strike in Issaquah

Dozens of Issaquah nurses walked out of Swedish for safe patient care Tuesday.

Liberty High School student posts racist video

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Liberty High School student posts racist video

A video showed a female student doing a cheer spelling “KKK.”

Natalie DeFord/staff photo                                Caanon Russell, left, and Matt Acres inside Ming’s Zen Gallery in downtown Issaquah. The space holds hundreds of pieces of art, furniture and antiquities.

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Ming’s Zen Gallery returns to Issaquah

Family business houses history, antiquities.

Sarah Abdullah is a pharmacist who left Iraq as a refugee. She joined the Welcome Back Center at Highline College and is now only two tests away from gaining Washington state certification to practice her trade. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Recredentialed: Barriers face Washington’s immigrant, refugee professionals

Even with degrees from abroad, it can be difficult for many to get certified in the state.

Son allegedly shoots escaped prisoner

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Son allegedly shoots escaped prisoner

A man on the run from KCSO ends up at the hospital during Tiger Mountain shooting

Allen Chen demonstrates the art of Chinese calligraphy at a workshop during the Issaquah Highlands Lunar New Year festivities. Courtesy photo by Jenny Peng.

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Issaquah Highlands celebrates Lunar New Year

Festivities for the rest of the week have been canceled.

If passed, Senate Bill 6254 would limit the nicotine concentration of vape products, ban certain flavoring chemicals and require vape manufacturers, distributors and retailers to obtain licenses from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. Photo courtesy of ecigarettereviewed.com

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Lawmakers propose sweeping regulations for vaping industry

Bill supporters cite concerns over health issues and teen use.

A proposal by Senate Democrats would require concealed pistol license applicants in Washington state to complete a safety course. File photo

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Democrats seek firearm training requirement for concealed carriers

Republican senator calls proposal ‘unconstitutional.’