Opinion

The good, the bad and the ugly | Jay Rodne, North Bend

The Reporter asked legislators representing Issaquah/Sammamish for their take on the recent legislative session. Today: Rep. Jay Rodne…

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The good, bad and ugly of the 2011 legislative session | Rep. Glenn Anderson

The Reporter asked legislators representing Issaquah/Sammamish for their take on the recent legislative session. Today: Rep. Glenn Anderson…

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Leave fireworks to the pros | Editorial

It's the Fourth of July weekend, or as emergency responders might want to call it "disasters waiting to…

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A low-key election, but still important |Editorial

It's the election season here in Issaquah and Sammamish, but you'll be forgiven if you haven't noticed it…

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Cyberbullying: It’s hurtful and complex to manage | Patti Skelton-McGoughan | Parenting Lifeline

You may have heard of a cyberbullying case in Issaquah that made national news. Two middle school students…

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City Council crafts an ambitious agenda | Editorial

  Kudos to Issaquah Council Member Mark Mullet for having the courage of his convictions – OK, call…

Greg Spranger standing outside the Gilman Town Hall

Opinion

Highway helped Issaquah grow from small town

The Issaquah Historical Society was created at a time of dramatic change in Issaquah. Many of the changes…

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Lake Sammamish State Park needs a workable future | Editorial

Lake Sammamish State Park brings back fond memories to those here who live adjacent to the facility. Or…

Mars Hill Church

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Mars Hill Church seeks to serve and love Eastside communities | OPINION

The gospel never took root in Seattle, but some Christians are beginning to wonder if God is planning…

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Get used to state’s new life | Editorial

The state is facing a $5+ billion budget shortfall for the next two years and House and Senate…

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Central Issaquah Plan | A more sustainable future for the city

It is an exciting time for Issaquah families and businesses. After nearly 1,000 hours of review, analysis and…

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Budget time is ugly time | Editorial

It's the ugly season in Olympia. Legislators are attempting to write a budget that must close an anticipated…

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How King County avoided becoming another Wisconsin | OPINION

Over the last several weeks the events in Wisconsin have seized the nation’s attention. Newly elected Gov. Scott…

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Public employees don’t deserve this abuse | Craig Groshart

Public employees often are the target of the public's bashing. Maybe it's because they are so, well, public.…

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Public employees don’t need this abuse | OPINION

Public employees often are the target of the public’s bashing. Maybe it’s because they are so, well, public.…

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Council member decision a sign of quality | OPINION

The selection of Stacy Goodman to the Issaquah City Council proves again that this area is home to…

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A teacher’s tale of Issaquah schooling in 1917

BY ERICA MANIEZ In 1917 Mary Colton Lucas moved to Issaquah to teach school. Her brother, William Lucas,…

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Please tell us what you think | Editorial

In today’s Issaquah and Sammamish Reporter, we’re asking you, our readers, to tell us what you want from…

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Protect your right to know | Editorial

State legislators are looking for ways to pare down a budget deficit projected to be $4.6 billion in…

WEEKLY CARTOON

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CARTOON: Had enough winter yet