News
Fentanyl deaths continue to rise in U.S., King County
DEA hosts event focusing on dangers and awareness of the drug.
News
Issaquah council OKs transportation agreement, Newport Way NW improvements
Also: Council approves grant that will support inmates who are released from Issaquah City Jail.
Life
Go jammin’ with the salmon at Issaquah’s 54th Salmon Days event
There are multiple locations to catch a glimpse of the salmon’s homecoming.
Northwest
Washington minimum wage to top $16 an hour next year
Meanwhile, some salaried workers and rideshare drivers could see their earnings rise from other state-required adjustments.
News
Deaths at Issaquah Jail are under investigation
The Independent Force Investigation Team of King County — a team of investigators from 13 King County law…
News
Dept. of Health launches dashboard to track overdose death data
DOH aims to help communities better understand overdose deaths, make informed prevention decisions
News
Dept. of Commerce awards $35.4 million for solar power projects across the state
Projects across King County were awarded millions in collective funding.
News
King County Library System receives grant to develop a climate action plan
The National Endowment for the Humanities gave a $133,252 grant to help develop climate initiatives.
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King County Council members encourage people to not drive for a week
The Week Without Driving is meant to put policy makers, elected leaders and transportation professionals in the place…
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County Councilmember Upthegrove running for state lands commissioner
Fifth Democrat to enter race; council District 5 includes parts of Kent, Renton
Business
After 113 years, Issaquah’s oldest business is still family-owned and thriving
Fischer Meats has even modernized a couple of things, like adding credit card machines.
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American Association of University Women Issaquah branch continues to break barriers
The upcoming Sept. 23 meeting in Gibson Hall will present Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly and the AAUW-sponsored…
News
Eastlake Sammamish Trail redevelopment has new completion date
Grand opening set for Oct. 7 at the northern end of the East Lake Sammamish Trail in Redmond.
Life
Issaquah Alps Trail Running Club celebrates their 100th run
“It’s really like potluck anarchy.”
News
King County salmon habitat recovery projects receive state funding
The state awarded 66 grants totaling $53.7 million to projects in and around Puget Sound.
Life
KidVantage founder Karen Ridlon passes, but her mission continues
Issaquah community leader founded a charity that helps thousands of children a year.
Business
Chipotle settles sexual harassment claims for Sammamish location
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Chipotle settled a lawsuit after Chipotle disregarded reports of sexual harassment…
News
Minimum wage raise proposed for unincorporated King County
If passed, the ordinance would also raise minimum wage county employees, contractors, to $18.99/hour.
Life
Issaquah’s Salmon on Sunset celebrates one of Washington’s favorite fish
The main event is the arrival of chinook and coho salmon back to Issaquah Creek.
News
UW study explores meth and fentanyl exposure on public transit
Five public transit agencies participated, including Sound Transit and King County Metro.