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Issaquah School District seeks committee for possible 2016 bond measure

Just as the Issaquah School District completing funding of its current capital campaign, administrators are apparently preparing for…

This rendered image shows what the Sammamish Community and Aquatic Center will look like

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Community Center construction on schedule

The Sammamish Community and Aquatic Center’s gymnasiums are taking shape as crews began placing the roof Feb. 23.

Apollo Elementary on its reopening day in fall 2014. The campus was one of the first to be reconstructed using funds from the bond sale approved by voters in 2012.

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Low interest rates push Issaquah School District bond refund

On March 10, financial firm Piper Jaffray will sell its fourth and final issue of bonds for the…

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Annie get your gun: Homeowner immediately goes for shotgun after hearing loud noise | Issaquah Police Blotter Feb. 20-26

The police blotter represents officers' account of crimes and incidents in Issaquah. All arrested persons are presumed innocent…

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Mini book sale set at Newcastle Library

The Friends of the Newcastle Library will host a mini book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

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Issaquah Wine Walk set for Friday, March 6.

The Issaquah Wine Walk will take place again Friday, March 6.

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Dorie Dalzell named to honor roll

Dorie Dalzell of Sammamish has been named to the honor roll at the University of Kansas for the…

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Students named to WSU fall president’s honor roll

A number of area students have been named to the president's honor roll for fall semester at Washington…

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Help with heating bills still available through Hopelink

Despite the early spring weather, mid-February is considered too early to assume we don't still have to turn…

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Cascade Mountain Men to hold arts, craft show

The Cascade Mountain Men will hold its annual Muzzle Loading Arms and Pioneer Craft Show from 9 a.m.…

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Luncheon to benefit Camp Korey

Camp Korey will hold its Prescription Laughter Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 5 at the…

The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges approved Bellevue College's application to offer a bachelor of applied science in applied accounting.

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Bellevue College to offer 2 new bachelor’s degrees

After nearly eight months of work, submissions and research into what students want and employer demand, Bellevue College…

Craig Groshart's to-do list includes more time for vacations

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Farewell, Mr. Groshart! | Reporter editor retires after 28 years on Eastside

After countless news briefs, editorials and meetings, Craig Groshart is hanging up his reporter pad and red editor’s…

The intersection of 228th Avenue and Spartan Way will be one of 11 to receive upgraded “smart” traffic lights.

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Smarter traffic lights coming soon

From QFC to Safeway, the city of Sammamish wants to install smarter traffic signals along the 228th Avenue…

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Issaquah doles out more than $160,000 to arts

The city of Issaquah will be doling out more than $160,000 in grants in 2015, divvied among 30…

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A creek nearly restored thanks to volunteers

Community members have helped significantly reduce the blackberry population and replant about 200 native plants around Ebright Creek.

An example of what the Metropolitan Market

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Metropolitan Market slated to open 2016

A Metropolitan Market, a full-service grocery store, looks to open in downtown Sammamish, on 228th Avenue across from…

Savers Inc. opened a Value Village thrift store on East Lake Sammamish Parkway Feb. 19

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Value Village opening causes lines out the door of long-vacant space

The morning of Feb. 19, shoppers were lined up out the door of the retail center on the…

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County, city staff make progress in negotiations over trail

Last day to submit public comment to county regarding segment A of the trail is Thursday

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Man attempts to drift car, proves neither fast nor furious | Issaquah Police Blotter Feb. 13-19

Responding to a report of reckless driving, an officer contacted a man behind a building on the 5100…