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Gallinger leads ISD Pos. 3; Weaver leads ISD Pos. 5

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Gallinger leads ISD Pos. 3; Weaver leads ISD Pos. 5

Preliminary results came in Tuesday night.

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King County Council incumbents ahead, with the exception of Gossett

Preliminary results are in for the King County Council races.

Voters are narrowly rejecting affirmative action

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Voters are narrowly rejecting affirmative action

The no camp on affirmative action is winning by just over one point.

I-976 is passing, worrying transit advocates

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I-976 is passing, worrying transit advocates

The initiative promises $30 car tabs, but opponents say it will destroy state transit infrastructure.

Hall leads council Pos. 2; Flood leads council Pos. 3

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Hall leads council Pos. 2; Flood leads council Pos. 3

Preliminary results came in Tuesday night.

Eastside, Bothell firefighters depart to battle California blaze

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Eastside, Bothell firefighters depart to battle California blaze

Team comprised of Seattle, Eastside, Bothell, Valley Regional, and Duvall fire department members.

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King County Council authorizes staff to draft road levy ballot measure

The county is projected to run out of capital funding for roads and bridges by 2025.

Issaquah City Hall. File photo

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Bridging the $5.2 million gap — city talking tax, rate increases

Council deliberates 2020 budget.

King County parents are still struggling with child care

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King County parents are still struggling with child care

A new report looks at the effects on parents here and across the state.

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King County studies broadband access

A report due to the council in January could show opportunities for expansion.

A new study argues that many luxury apartment units in Seattle are vacant, damaging the surrounding communities. (Screenshot on Google)

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Luxury apartments: Who’s buying King County?

Wealthy investors jack up housing prices in Seattle and beyond.

City of Issaquah redesigns its website

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City of Issaquah redesigns its website

User testing taking place this week.

West Point Treatment Plant report due in January

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West Point Treatment Plant report due in January

The report will look at ways to keep adequate power flowing to the plant after a July spill.

Influence the Choice executive director, Jerry Blackburn, gives parents and community members resources and information on how to address to youth about substance abuse at the Drug Alcohol Use in Our Community event on Oct. 16. Madison Miller / staff photo

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‘This is a we thing’: school, parents, community unite to address substance abuse

The Drug Alcohol Use in Our Community event was held on Oct. 16.

The ISD bus paddle camera program will go into effect in November. Courtesy photo

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ISD launches bus paddle program

The program will go into effect in November.

Brockman Guinee, John Ezell and John Jr. at the Art by Fire table during the Issaquah Goes Apples fair Oct. 19, selling glass blown pumpkins and apples. Natalie DeFord/Staff photo

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Issaquah Goes Apples

Downtown fair celebrates fall, the harvest and the arts.

Flying Fish: Lake Sammamish kokanee move to Orcas Island

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Flying Fish: Lake Sammamish kokanee move to Orcas Island

It’s part of a program to preserve the unique freshwater salmon species.

Regional Clean Fuel Standard presentation

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Regional Clean Fuel Standard presentation

The city council learns about upcoming proposal.

Natalie DeFord/staff photo                                At a an Oct. 14 special meeting the Issaquah City Council unanimously voted to oppose Initiative 976.

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Issaquah City Council votes to oppose Initiative 976

Measure jeopardizes priority transportation projects.

Malena Gaces, left, and other members of Washington CAN protest unfair move-out charges and alleged discriminatory behavior outside Kitts Corner Apartments in Federal Way in 2018. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County could increase tenant protections

The council is considering ordinances designed to help renters.