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A proposal by Senate Democrats would require concealed pistol license applicants in Washington state to complete a safety course. File photo

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Democrats seek firearm training requirement for concealed carriers

Republican senator calls proposal ‘unconstitutional.’

Madison Miller/staff photo                                Providence Point residents raise hands in support of a Providence Point speaker at the Jan. 21 city council meeting.

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City council approves Providence Heights rezone

Though approved, a disappointed council desires major changes to master site plan.

Business perspective for the new year | Financial advice column

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Business perspective for the new year | Financial advice column

A monthly business column from a local financial adviser.

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson (center) announced a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson in a press conference Jan. 2. Debbie Warfield of Everett (left) lost her son to a heroin overdose in 2012. Skagit County Commissioner Lisa Janicki (right) lost her son to an overdose of OxyContin in 2017. They are joined by Rep. Lauren Davis of Shoreline (second from right), founder of the Washington Recovery Alliance. (TVW screenshot)

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AG Bob Ferguson talks lawsuits, gun control

Washington state Attorney General stopped by Sound Publishing’s Kirkland office.

United Methodist Church: To split or not to split | Windows and Mirrors

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United Methodist Church: To split or not to split | Windows and Mirrors

Local clergy from Eastside United Methodist Churches weigh in on the church’s future regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Issaquah’s new website, launched Dec. 5, on a laptop. File photo.

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Issaquah’s website gets $24K refresh

City council hears presentation about recent website redesign.

Natalie DeFord/staff photo                                From left, Issaquah city administrator Wally Bobkiewicz, Mayor Mary Lou Pauly, and Issaquah School District Superintendent Ron Thiele speak during a Chamber of Commerce luncheon annual update event on Jan. 9.

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Chamber hosts annual address for community stakeholders

Mayor, administrator, schools superintendent speak at luncheon.

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Issaquah deals with first snow of the season

Schools closed Monday through Wednesday due to weather concerns.

King County Metro’s battery-electric bus. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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King County could bump up Metro electrification deadlines

Transportation generates nearly half of all greenhouse gas emissions in the state.

Eager buyers plentiful but choices were meager

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Eager buyers plentiful but choices were meager

The real estate market by the numbers for December 2019.

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

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Honor those who went before | OPINION

These officials and many others served with distinction even on the occasions when you disagreed with them.

A 50-minute film called “Spawning Grounds,” which documents the effort to save a freshwater variety of kokanee salmon from Lake Sammamish, is finally ready for its debut in North Bend on Jan. 18. (Screenshot from film)

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Spawning Grounds: Lake Sammamish kokanee documentary premieres Jan. 18

The film tracks the ‘all hands on deck’ effort to save the little red fish from extinction.

A new decade begins with low inventory in housing market | Real Estate Column

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A new decade begins with low inventory in housing market | Real Estate Column

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

A map showing the areas zoned as single family-duplex in the Olde Town Neighborhood. Courtesy of the City of Issaquah.

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Olde Town walking tour and workshop

Observe and preserve neighborhood housing styles.

Meet the group trying to electrify America’s railroads

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Meet the group trying to electrify America’s railroads

The Backbone Campaign hopes it will reduce emissions and jump-start depressed communities.

Natalie DeFord/Staff Photo                                New Issaquah Councilmember Zach Hall, age 25.

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Meet Zach Hall, the council’s youthful perspective

Issaquah’s new 25-year-old councilmember talks policies and plans.

A man works on a balcony at the Cedar Pointe Apartments, a 255 apartment complex for seniors 55+, on Jan. 6, 2020, in Arlington, Washington. (Andy Bronson/The Herald)

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Washington state has been under-producing housing units for decades

A new report said there should have been an additional 225,000 units created between 2010 and 2015.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Homelessness, guns among 2020 legislative priorities

WA lawmakers examine issues heading into 60-day session.

Issaquah High School graduates. File photo

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IHS moves forward with graduation honors recognition

After student sessions, the committee should have decisions formalized by March.

On Jan. 6, four Issaquah councilmembers were sworn in. From left: Victoria Hunt, Lindsey Walsh, Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall. Natalie DeFord/Staff photo

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Issaquah swears in new councilmembers, appoints leadership

Victoria Hunt named Council President, Chris Reh the Deputy Council President.