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One person dead after a three-car crash on state Route 18

On Wednesday, May 29, a fatal three-car crash occurred on state Route 18 at milepost 26 between Issaquah-Hobart…

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Issaquah Sammamish Food Project reaches million-dollar milestone

Program allows residents to donate to the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank from their front door.

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Pilot found dead at crash site near Snoqualmie Pass

Issaquah resident Jerry Riedinger was declared missing Sunday night after failing to arrive at his destination.

A screenshot of King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn speaking about a proposed amendment for the proposed $20 minimum wage ordinance. (Screenshot)

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King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas

Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be…

The executive board members at the e-waste drive. (Photo Courtesy of Redmond Coding Association)

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Redmond students create free coding courses for kids

Redmond Coding Association also focuses on e-waste collection and will host a ‘hackathon’ this summer.

Wally Bobkiewicz stands in the front right position with three other National Public Service Award winners. (Photo courtesy of the city of Issaquah)

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Issaquah city administrator honored with National Public Service Award

Wally Bobkiewicz oversees city services, including police, parks and community services, public works, community planning and development, economic…

Issaquah Farmers Market welcomes market goers to the first market of the season on May 4. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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Issaquah Farmers Market launches 2024 season | Photos

From May until September, the market will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Gov. Inslee announces the $45 million EV rebate program on April 23. Courtesy image

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Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases

Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.

Train heading north from the Downtown Bellevue Station will cross over I-405 to the Wilburton Station. (Cameron Sires/Sound Publishing)

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Long-awaited Bellevue-to-Redmond light rail line opens for riders

What to know before you ride.

The shaded section represents the surplus property (City of Issaquah)

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Council holds public hearing to address underutilized Issaquah facility

Proposal to declare the Northwest City Hall facility surplus property.

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Eastside Earth Day events

As Earth Day approaches, numerous Eastside cities aim to celebrate, educate and foster a positive environmental impact through…

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.”