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Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.

Volunteers enjoy the sunshine at Renton’s 2024 Juneteenth Celebration. The weather will be sunny this weekend as summer officially starts. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Summer kicks off with 80-degree weekend weather

Puget Sound region weather forecast for June 21-23.

From left to right: Henry Shriber, Beckett Hobbs and Logan Sarzalejo. Courtesy image.

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The second annual Issaquah Film Festival: Staying true to its roots while expanding its vision

“I would say [the film festival] is like our love letter to the city that brought us all…

(Photo courtesy of Fenders on Front Street Facebook)

Life

Showcase your Fenders on Front Street for Father’s Day

The Sunday event will span from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Snoqualmie Pass. Photo courtesy of WSDOT

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Closures coming with I-90 summer construction

Bridge deck rehabilitation, slope stabilization and lane additions between North Bend and Vantage are expected to cause delays.

Skylar Diggins-Smith conducts the offense against the Sparks. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Storm pour it on in the fourth, wash out Sparks

Seattle used a huge 10-0 run late in the fourth to take control over Los Angeles.

Sgt. Roger Enders and colleagues celebrate his last day on the job on May 31. (Photo courtesy of Issaquah Police Department Facebook)

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Council celebrates retirement of Issaquah police officer

In other news: Issaquah Police Department offers hiring bonus; council awards bid for 2024 maintenance overlay projects.

Construction sign on SR 18. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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WSDOT responds to stakeholders about future I-90/SR 18 projects

Construction causes concerns about congestion for freight and commuter traffic.

State Capitol in Olympia. FILE PHOTO

Northwest

Hundreds of new laws will take effect in state June 6

Legislature approved changes in police pursuits, parental rights, firearms and other laws

Instructors walk around to support and assist women. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

Life

Bellevue PD’s self-defense courses have taught 2,000 women and counting

Each class includes certified women instructors well-versed in jiu-jitsu.

(Photo courtesy of the City of Issaquah)

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Issaquah welcomes back 16 different summer adaptive recreation activities

Starting June 4, Issaquah and non-Issaquah residents with intellectual, developmental, physical and neurological disabilities are invited to participate.

(Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation X social media post)

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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…

(Photo courtesy of Issaquah Sammamish Food Project)

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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.

Danny Bohm (right) and Jesse Brown (left) stand over the four award-winning WBC beers in the manufactory portion of the brewery. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

Business

Issaquah brewery wins big at 2024 World Beer Cup

Formula Brewing owners explain the stiff competition and their passion for great beer.

Trailhead Direct bus. Photo courtesy of King County

Life

Trailhead Direct bus service starts May 25, welcomes back Issaquah Alps and Mount Si routes

The service will run weekends and holidays through Sept. 15.

Jerry Riedinger. Photo courtesy of aerobaticscanada.org

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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.

Bachir Abba stands by some of his natural Morgan Cosmetics products. Courtesy photo

Business

Issaquah’s Morgan Cosmetics named Small Business Exporter of the Year

Skin and hair care company that started in Bachir Abba’s kitchen is now a thriving international success.

The updated Barnes & Noble, located in American Fork, Utah, brings an idea of what the Issaquah location will look like in style and size. (Photo courtesy of Barnes & Noble)

Business

Barnes & Noble makes its way back to Issaquah

This fall, the bookstore will welcome readers to its Issaquah location, showcasing a modernized look.

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.