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City council candidates touch on city’s issues

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City council candidates touch on city’s issues

Candidates discuss the mayor’s proposed budget, traffic and affordable housing.

From left, Skyline High School juniors Tom Beatty died Aug. 11 and Lucas Beirer died Sept. 30. Ballard High School student Gabriel Lilienthal died Sept. 29. Officials believe the teens most likely ingested what they thought were legitimate opioid tablets when, in fact, they were counterfeit drugs — traced with other toxic drugs, like fentanyl. Photos courtesy of the Beatty, Beirer and Lilienthal families.

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Families should not ‘hide or be ashamed’: Community unites following Sammamish teen deaths

Three King County teens have recently died from fentanyl overdoses.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee after speaking with reporters Aug. 22 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

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Lawmakers to governor: How dare you mess with our budget!

They want Jay Inslee to halt his planned $175 million reallocation of state transportation dollars.

Issaquah, Sammamish real estate market transitions into fall

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Issaquah, Sammamish real estate market transitions into fall

A monthly real estate snap shot by John L. Scott Real Estate.

Water discussions continue flowing at city

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Water discussions continue flowing at city

Fluoridation, status updates, and county approval were all on tap at a recent meeting.

From left: Barbara de Michele and Tim Flood compete for Issaquah City Council Position 3 in the Nov. 5 general election. Courtesy photos

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Issaquah City Council Position 3 candidates discuss

Candidates Barbara de Michele and Tim Flood compete for the seat.

Madison Miller /staff photo                                Skyline High School seniors Ethan Kinnan, Siena Merrin and Blake Abrahamsen founded the Filled in Hearts Club.

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“Students have to be part of the solution”: Skyline students launch Filled in Hearts Club

Filled in Hearts club’s objective is to raise awareness, spur conversations and erase negative stigmas around drugs, suicide…

Natalie DeFord/staff photo                                3-year-old Sylvie watches the Salmon Days Oct. 5 Grande Parade from atop Corey Derr’s shoulders, waving at all the princesses.

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Salmon Days draws wide crowd

50th annual festival, fair, food and fun.

Issaquah school bus driver suspected of child rape pleads not guilty

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Issaquah school bus driver suspected of child rape pleads not guilty

Additional count of first-degree child molestation added.

HIV prevention in teens, young adults

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HIV prevention in teens, young adults

A health column from Mercer Island Pediatrics.

What happiness, etiquette, mindfulness have in common

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What happiness, etiquette, mindfulness have in common

A monthly column about mindfulness and mental wellbeing.

Breaking barriers | Windows and Mirrors

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Breaking barriers | Windows and Mirrors

Spending time in the outdoors has helped veteran Naomi Layco heal physically and mentally after serving in the…

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Free printing costs King County libraries $1 million each year

The library board is considering reducing the number of free pages from 75 a week to 10.

Issaquah City Hall. File photo

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Mayor’s proposed budget presents bleak picture

Increased fees, taxes could be in city’s future.

Courtesy photos                                Michele Kemper and Zach Hall are both running for Issaquah City Council Position 2 in the Nov. 5 General Election.

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Issaquah City Council Position 2 between Zach Hall and Michele Kemper

The two candidates weigh in on important local issues before Nov. 5 general election.

EPO Replacement Levy total combined tax rates from 1998-2033. Photo courtesy of ISD

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ISD approves new replacement levy resolution

The EPO levy will be on the February 11, 2020 ballot.

King County Sheriff Mitzi G. Johanknecht shows what M30 pills look like at a news conference Wednesday. Madison Miller / staff photo

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Two Skyline High School students die from fentanyl overdose

The Sammamish police department, city of Sammamish, school districts join forces to prevent future teen fentanyl deaths.

Photo by Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce                                Salmon Days festival.

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Salmon Days swims into 50th year

Salmon Days returns Oct. 5-6.

At left: Issaquah Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at RIVA townhomes on Sept. 24. Front row, from left: Conner Homes team Erin Fowler, Michael Lorenz, Charlie Conner and Libby Thacker; second row: Wendy Romine, Eric Espey, James Yorkston, Queen of Issaquah Katie Bosseler, and the SUHRCO property management team. Natalie DeFord/Staff photo

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Conner Homes opens RIVA townhomes in Issaquah

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Sept. 24, grand opening event will take place on Sept. 28.

Gallinger and Ghassemieh compete for ISD school board pos. 3. Courtesy photos

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Gallinger and Ghassemieh compete for ISD school board pos. 3

Candidates touch on curriculum, affordability and extracurriculars.