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Issaquah school bus driver arrested for child rape

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Issaquah school bus driver arrested for child rape

Police say suspect had no prior criminal history.

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King County alcohol production ordinance could be approved by year’s end

Update to county code has been more than a year in the making.

Issaquah high student arrested on felony harassment charges

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Issaquah high student arrested on felony harassment charges

A female IHS student was arrested Sunday night after posting a video that contained “inappropriate and threatening language.”

File photo                                 Issaquah City Hall.

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Issaquah’s 2019 National Community Survey

Issaquah recently received the results of a National Research Center 2019 National Community Survey (NCS).

Photo captured from ISD dual language program YouTube video                                Three ISD kindergarten teachers inform parents and families about the district’s first dual language immersion program. From left, Katie Afman from Clark Elementary, Savannah Williams from Issaquah Valley Elementary, and Stefani Terry from Clark Elementary.

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ISD launches dual language immersion program

The Spanish-English dual language program will be housed at Clark and Issaquah Valley Elementary schools.

KCSO found all but one of the 108 allegations of excessive or unnecessary use of force were justified

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KCSO found all but one of the 108 allegations of excessive or unnecessary use of force were justified

The Office of Law Enforcement Oversight has released its annual 2018 report.

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Council takes first step to get state funding for affordable housing

Resolution paves the way to redirect tax revenue collected by the state back to local efforts.

One of Hunter’s herds, located in King County, is fed a batch of hay. Horses, like these, are being housed on properties in numerous counties. Landowners allege that their owner hasn’t provided enough food or medical attention. Ashley Hiruko/staff photo

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More than 100 horses are being hoarded by a nonprofit in Puget Sound

Under guise of nonprofit caring for rescued horses, allegations of animal cruelty arose.

Upcoming open house for Anchor Parks planning

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Upcoming open house for Anchor Parks planning

Community feedback and site analysis results will be shared.

Photo courtesy of Issaquah School District                                Discovery Elementary School unveiled its new remodel on Sept. 3 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. From left: Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education Jodi Bongard, School Board Director Suzanne Weaver, School Board President Harlan Gallinger with his daughter, Lucy Gallinger, to the left peeking over the ribbon, Superintendent Ron Thiele, School Board Director Marnie Maraldo, and School Board Director Anne Moore.

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Discovery Elementary finishes remodeling

ISD officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly finished Discovery Elementary on Sept. 3.

County pushes back report on for-hire driver trafficking training

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County pushes back report on for-hire driver trafficking training

The report was originally due in October but has been extended until next spring.

In May, Governor Jay Inslee signed EHB 1638, a bill updating Washington state’s school and child care immunization requirements to remove the personal and philosophical exemption option for the MMR vaccine.

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New MMR immunization requirements before school starts

All K-12 students need to have received the MMR vaccine before first day of school.

Auburn visit: Rep. Schrier urges families to vaccinate their children as schools prepare to open

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Auburn visit: Rep. Schrier urges families to vaccinate their children as schools prepare to open

No child should be left behind when it comes to immunizations.

In this January 2019 photo, Gov. Jay Inslee visited the new Children’s Home Society of Washington Highline Early Learning Center in Des Moines to applaud the benefits of early education programs and promote his funding proposal to continue to fund programs like it. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County allocates $318 million for education

Money will go toward early education and postsecondary support.

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King County set to bring in tax-free housing funding

It’s set to reap $100 million over the next 20 years from state coffers.

Issaquah will decide whether to fluoridate its water

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Issaquah will decide whether to fluoridate its water

Some residents have expressed concerns about the practice.

File photo                                Issaquah High School class of 2013 graduation.

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IHS deliberates over graduation honors recognition

IHS seniors may not be able to wear graduation honors cords/adornments starting 2020.

Second annual Confluence Music in the Park happening Sunday

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Second annual Confluence Music in the Park happening Sunday

Harmonica stylings by Lee Oskar featured during the free event.

Port of Seattle grants fund economic development across the Eastside

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Port of Seattle grants fund economic development across the Eastside

2019 Port of Seattle funding supports economic development projects in Eastside cities.

Issaquah candidate campaign funding

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Issaquah candidate campaign funding

Many candidates chose to raise less than $5,000, allowing them not to report.