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King County wants to end deportation flights for ICE

Legal challenge expected from federal government.

Samantha Pak/staff photo                                From left, Rachel Ramirez-Silva and Kalika Curry lead a discussion on talking about race at the Eastside Race and Leadership Coalition’s race and equity summit.

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Raising the village: Accomplices wanted | Windows and Mirrors

The conversation around race on the Eastside continues.

April 2019 special election preliminary results

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April 2019 special election preliminary results

LWSD levy passing; Fall City fire merger and hospital bond coming up short.

Filing week for 2019 elections starts May 13

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Filing week for 2019 elections starts May 13

Registration to run for office begins next month.

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Issaquah city council weighs in on regional growth plans

Council sends letter to Puget Sound Regional Council asking questions regarding future growth

Kailan Manandic/staff photo                                Officials break ground outside Salt House Church for the Eastside’s first permanent women and family shelter. Workers hope to complete construction in 2020.

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Eastside’s first permanent shelter breaks ground in Kirkland

The shelter will serve single women and families with children who are experiencing homelessness.

Photo courtesy of King County Parks                                Trailhead Direct returns April 20 with new routes.

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Trailhead Direct returns with more routes

Transit-to-trails returns April 20.

EvergreenHealth seeks to secure funding through a voter-approved bond measure that would pay for critical upgrades at the Kirkland medical center. The Family Maternity Center was last renovated in 1996 and officials hope to modernize the space for new families. Kailan Manandic/staff photo

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EvergreenHealth seeks support in upcoming ballot measure

The health system is asking for local voters to approve a bond measure of $345 million over 20…

Issaquah begins work to address findings by the State Auditor’s Office

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Issaquah begins work to address findings by the State Auditor’s Office

Issaquah council approves contract with a third party to address financial operations issues.

King County purchases 24.6-acre parcel to restore creek and salmon habitat

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King County purchases 24.6-acre parcel to restore creek and salmon habitat

King County has progressed their land conservation effort with the purchase of a 24.6 acre property.

Sydne Mullings was recently appointed to the Issaquah school board on March 27. Superintendent Ron Thiele swore her into office. Photo courtesy of Issaquah School District.

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Sydne Mullings joins Issaquah school board as Interim Director for District 4

Mullings fills the board seat of Lisa Callan.

IHS students walkout to protest racist post on Wednesday with a sign that says “Change is More Than a ReTweet.” Madison Miller / staff photo

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IHS students walkout to protest racist post

Over 200 IHS students walked out of class Wednesday, sharing messages of intolerance to racism, hope for a…

Eastside market heats up as major tech news hits

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Eastside market heats up as major tech news hits

A real estate snapshot by John L. Scott Real Estate.

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance comes to Issaquah

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Seattle Cancer Care Alliance comes to Issaquah

The nationally accredited care provider recently opened its Issaquah clinic to serve Eastsiders.

The Mountains to Sound Greenway was recently was designated as a National Heritage area. Photo courtesy of Mountains to Sound Greenway

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Local gem becomes national treasure

The Mountains to Sound Greenway was recently designated as a National Heritage Area.

Photo courtesy of                                 State Trooper Rick Johnson                                 A DUI collision on state Route 18 that pinned a driver in their car. The 7-mile stretch of SR 18 between Issaquah-Hobart Road and Raging River hosts a disproportionate number of crashes for the amount of traffic it carries, according to state traffic data.

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State transportation budget to fund SR 18 widening

If the budget passes through the State House and Senate, it would provide $26 million.

Issaquah installs public art sculptures at SE 62nd Street extension

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Issaquah installs public art sculptures at SE 62nd Street extension

The city of Issaquah partnered artist Susan Zoccola to create four sculptures for SE 62nd Street.

Vietnam veteran receives recognition at Issaquah city hall

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Vietnam veteran receives recognition at Issaquah city hall

Kent Paxton was recognized by VFW Post 3436 for his service in Vietnam in the 1960s on March…

Advocates hold a rent control rally in Olympia on Feb. 27, the day before Oregon passed legislation capping rent increases and prohibiting no-cause evictions. Photo courtesy of Amy Tower/Tenants Union of Washington State

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Would rent control work in Washington?

Oregon’s new law could lay the blueprint for other states

Issaquah police reports shed light on Chinese immigrant death lawsuit

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Issaquah police reports shed light on Chinese immigrant death lawsuit

Wangshen Leng had severe Alzheimer’s diesease.