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High tides, as seen in this file photo of Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Pacific County, could become the norm in the future due to sea level rise. Sound Publishing file photo

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UW summarizes Washington climate impact on water

The report localizes information from the United Nations.

Bellevue College student Vanessa Lora-Garibay speaks on prejudice and discrimination during a rally on campus on Jan. 22. Samantha Pak/staff photo

Opinion

We need to, but how do we talk about race? | Windows and Mirrors

Racism is still an issue in this country. How can we have constructive conversations to move forward and…

Courtesy of the city of Issaquah’s website                                A rendering of a section of a future park in Issaquah. High Street will be closed and converted into a multi-use trail and linear park.

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High Street to transform into new park

Road now permanently closed.

Newport Way Southwest between Front Street South and Wildwood Blvd Southwest is closed due to phase 4 flooding. Photo courtesy of City of Issaquah Twitter

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Heavy rainfall leads to phase 4 flood warnings in Issaquah

The rainfall should be cresting by early afternoon and the flood warning is expected to be lifted by…

Sound Publishing file photo

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King County Council could place roads levy lift on 2020 ballot

Levy could increase taxes for a median home by about $224 a year.

Posteroanterior and Lateral Chest Radiographs, January 19, 2020 (Illness Day 4).No thoracic abnormalities were noted (Snohomish Health District)

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How is the 2019 novel Coronavirus impacting the Eastside?

Low risk, misinformation, racial profiling and North Bend quarantine.

Screenshot from paradisofestival.com.

Arts

Paradiso Festival is on the rocks following lawsuit

Paradiso Festival, one of the most popular annual EDM events in Washington state, may be in trouble after…

KCLS: Much to celebrate from 2019 and in the year ahead

Life

KCLS: Much to celebrate from 2019 and in the year ahead

A column from the King County Library System.

Recredentialed: Hundreds of WA doctors are stuck working survival jobs

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Recredentialed: Hundreds of WA doctors are stuck working survival jobs

Unable to find residency positions, many are driving Ubers, working warehouses or unemployed.

A stump left over from a previous timber cut on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Gold Bar, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lawmakers back timber industry to help reduce WA’s carbon emissions

8 million acres of private forests offset 12% of state’s carbon emissions, says forestry group.

Regal Cinebarre Issaquah is permanently closed. The property was purchased by Costco is December 2019. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

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Costco purchases Regal Cinebarre Issaquah

Pickering Place movie theater closed.

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Pot shops group up in unincorporated King County

A report found the retailers are not distributing around the county.

Madison Miller/staff photo                                Carol Lightle, a Swedish nurse and bargaining committee member, leads dozens in Tuesday morning’s strike.

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Swedish nurses, staff launch three-day strike in Issaquah

Dozens of Issaquah nurses walked out of Swedish for safe patient care Tuesday.

Liberty High School student posts racist video

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Liberty High School student posts racist video

A video showed a female student doing a cheer spelling “KKK.”

Natalie DeFord/staff photo                                Caanon Russell, left, and Matt Acres inside Ming’s Zen Gallery in downtown Issaquah. The space holds hundreds of pieces of art, furniture and antiquities.

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Ming’s Zen Gallery returns to Issaquah

Family business houses history, antiquities.

Commentary: Inslee vows to give state a clean fuel standard

Opinion

Commentary: Inslee vows to give state a clean fuel standard

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee badly wants a clean fuels standard in Washington.

Sarah Abdullah is a pharmacist who left Iraq as a refugee. She joined the Welcome Back Center at Highline College and is now only two tests away from gaining Washington state certification to practice her trade. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Recredentialed: Barriers face Washington’s immigrant, refugee professionals

Even with degrees from abroad, it can be difficult for many to get certified in the state.

Son allegedly shoots escaped prisoner

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Son allegedly shoots escaped prisoner

A man on the run from KCSO ends up at the hospital during Tiger Mountain shooting

Allen Chen demonstrates the art of Chinese calligraphy at a workshop during the Issaquah Highlands Lunar New Year festivities. Courtesy photo by Jenny Peng.

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Issaquah Highlands celebrates Lunar New Year

Festivities for the rest of the week have been canceled.

If passed, Senate Bill 6254 would limit the nicotine concentration of vape products, ban certain flavoring chemicals and require vape manufacturers, distributors and retailers to obtain licenses from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. Photo courtesy of ecigarettereviewed.com

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Lawmakers propose sweeping regulations for vaping industry

Bill supporters cite concerns over health issues and teen use.