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King County considers building 44,000 affordable housing units by 2024

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King County considers building 44,000 affordable housing units by 2024

A report on housing released in December was accepted by the King County Council on Monday.

CenturyLink 911 outage investigations underway; AG seeks comment from locals

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CenturyLink 911 outage investigations underway; AG seeks comment from locals

CenturyLink could be hit with both FCC and UTC fines.

Issaquah upgrades to all-new activities and programs registration service

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Issaquah upgrades to all-new activities and programs registration service

Issaquah has replaced their old programs registration service with a new, easier to use system.

Issaquah School District congratulates National Board Certified educators

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Issaquah School District congratulates National Board Certified educators

ISD now has 190 NBCTs.

AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage. Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office

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Democrats to focus on 30-round magazines and ghost guns in 2019

Following gun control success on the November ballot, state Democrats are eyeing further regulation.

A coho salmon. Flickr/Bureau of Land Management

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Climate change could kill salmon’s sense of smell

A report released by UW last month highlights further dangers higher CO2 levels pose to coho salmon.

King County and partners finalized protection in December for 46 acres of open space alongside Cougar Mountain in Issaquah, 108 acres on the May Creek side of Cougar Mountain, 155 acres east of Enumclaw, five acres in Bothell and 51 acres on Vashon Island. File photo.

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King County protects open spaces to close out 2018

King County and partners wrap up a busy year for land conservation

Issaquah local donates $25,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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Issaquah local donates $25,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be receiving an extra boost this holiday season.

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Eastside lawmakers sponsor Attorney General bills

The bills focus on gun control, consumer protection and raising vape and tobacco product age limits.

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I-90 across the Snoqualmie Pass closed

Icy conditions and vehicle collisions.

Salmon, Science, Suds on Jan. 16

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Salmon, Science, Suds on Jan. 16

Presentations will focus on improving the health of the Sammamish watershed.

It looks a lot like Inslee is running for president

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It looks a lot like Inslee is running for president

New statements and political fundraising from Gov. Inslee point toward a 2020 presidential bid

Jim House and Michelle Torresdiaz demonstrate King County’s new Text to 911 service on Dec. 20. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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King County launches text to 911 service

The service will help the hearing impaired and those experiencing domestic violence.

Juvenile Diversion keeps kids out of court and away from crime

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Juvenile Diversion keeps kids out of court and away from crime

The diversion program recruits community volunteers to oversee local juvenile cases.

Kailan Manandic, photo illustration

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UPDATE: 911 services partially back online

CenturyLink and King County report most 911 calls are getting through.

A call for change: Issaquah evolves over 2018

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A call for change: Issaquah evolves over 2018

It was an eventful year for Issaquah as the city debated a ban over supervised consumption sites and…

Issaquah Council denies request for stabilizing wall on Talus property

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Issaquah Council denies request for stabilizing wall on Talus property

Issaquah City Council denies request to locate wall in public right-of-way due to potential risk.

From left, Jeff, Helen and Matt Glenn pose before their opening day for Highside Distilling. Photo courtesy of Matt Glenn.

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Issaquah family opens distillery on Bainbridge Island

Matt Glenn and his parents have been dreaming of starting their own distillery for years.

Boy Scouts return for 34th annual Christmas tree recycling drive

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Boy Scouts return for 34th annual Christmas tree recycling drive

Six Boy Scout troops will collect and recycle donated trees from Sammamish and Issaquah on Jan. 5.

Seahawks legend Edwin Bailey signs Jim Harris’ book on Dec. 14. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.

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Seahawks legends share stories and a meal with senior citizens

12 Days of Goodness Seahawks Legends comes to Issaquah Senior Center for a second time.