Sparks continue to fly over safeco field maintenance funding

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Sparks continue to fly over safeco field maintenance funding

PFD board member argues that $180 million in public money for stadium upkeep lets Mariners off the hook.

Sammamish looks for citizen feedback on quality of life through survey

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Sammamish looks for citizen feedback on quality of life through survey

Sammamish is conudcting a survey in order to gather feedback on the quality of life in the city.

Photo courtesy of the city of Issaquah Twitter account

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Unarmed suspect robs Issaquah bank, still at large

The suspect fled on foot and police are investigating the area.

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King County suspends detective for attacking Uber driver

The sheriff’s discipline comes as the result of violent off-duty behavior.

Issaquah city council votes to pursue Cougar Mountain acquisition

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Issaquah city council votes to pursue Cougar Mountain acquisition

The council will now try and buy the 46-acre property from the landowners.

Race for King County prosecutor heats up at forum

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Race for King County prosecutor heats up at forum

Former public defender Daron Morris slams incumbent Dan Satterberg for the use of bail in the county justice…

Rockett makes waves at the national level

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Rockett makes waves at the national level

Teen recently had the opportunity to compete for a spot on the Junior National Team.

The Eastside Lions varsity rugby squad (pictured) earned third place at Nationals in Kansas City this past May. Photo courtesy of Hugh Gladner

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Eastside Lions rugby club is thriving on the Eastside

Lions varsity squad earns third place at nationals.

Wildfire smoke causes poor air quality across region

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Wildfire smoke causes poor air quality across region

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency urges people to take precautions.

Issaquah City Hall. Photo courtesy of Joe Mabel

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Issaquah Council approves funding for Tibbetts Creek Bridge project

With council approval, the project will be able to proceed with design and construction contracts.

Washington State Patrol detectives investigate the fatal crash. Photos courtesy of Trooper Rick Johnson

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WSP investigates fatal wrong direction crash

The driver who traveled the wrong direction on SR 18 is under investigation for vehicular homicide.

Thunder Sports Network takes the sports world by storm

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Thunder Sports Network takes the sports world by storm

Rich Hallstrom and Chris Brown co-authored Thunder Sports Network, but it’s friendship that counts.

New study confirms historical presence of grizzlies in Washington

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New study confirms historical presence of grizzlies in Washington

The federal government hopes to rebuild a dwindling Washington grizzly population.

One Table has no clear game plan for tackling regional crisis

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One Table has no clear game plan for tackling regional crisis

Seattle and King County’s joint task force to address the crisis still only has vague strategies.

Professional organizers write guide to ‘declutter and thrive’

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Professional organizers write guide to ‘declutter and thrive’

Denise Allan and Vlasta Hillger of Simplify Experts collaborate to help others get organized.

Power restored in Olde Town Issaquah following possible equipment failure

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Power restored in Olde Town Issaquah following possible equipment failure

Puget Sound Energy is investigating equpiment within its West Issaquah Substation.

Community members were able to place votes on what type of zoning a homeless shelter should be located in. Evan Pappas/Staff Photo                                The city held a public meeting in April to collect feedback on zoning for the LUCA development. Community members were able to place votes on what type of zoning a homeless shelter should be located in. Evan Pappas/Staff Photo

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Eastside permanent men’s shelter moves forward

After months of discussion, the Bellevue City Council approved a land use code amendment for homeless shelters.

Issaquah council talks grant funding, senior center operations

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Issaquah council talks grant funding, senior center operations

City council discussed the 2019 grant recommendations and plans for the Issaquah senior center.

Rossi and Schrier lead 8th Congressional District race

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Rossi and Schrier lead 8th Congressional District race

Republican Dino Rossi and Democrat Kim Schrier are the top two finishers in the Aug. 7 primary race…

Update: Preliminary results roll in for August primary

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Update: Preliminary results roll in for August primary

Incumbents, women lead in initial Aug. 7 election results.