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Photo courtesy of Issaquah School District                                Discovery Elementary School unveiled its new remodel on Sept. 3 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. From left: Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education Jodi Bongard, School Board Director Suzanne Weaver, School Board President Harlan Gallinger with his daughter, Lucy Gallinger, to the left peeking over the ribbon, Superintendent Ron Thiele, School Board Director Marnie Maraldo, and School Board Director Anne Moore.

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Discovery Elementary finishes remodeling

ISD officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly finished Discovery Elementary on Sept. 3.

Carrie Wang performing traditional festival songs on the Pipa at last year’s event - she will perform again this year. Photo courtesy of Highlands Council

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Celebrating the harvest moon at Issaquah Highlands

Mid-Autumn Festival at Blakely Hall Sept. 8.

County pushes back report on for-hire driver trafficking training

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County pushes back report on for-hire driver trafficking training

The report was originally due in October but has been extended until next spring.

To expel or not to expel Matt Shea, that may be the question | Column

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To expel or not to expel Matt Shea, that may be the question | Column

Results of a private investigation could put the fate of GOP lawmaker in front of the House in…

In May, Governor Jay Inslee signed EHB 1638, a bill updating Washington state’s school and child care immunization requirements to remove the personal and philosophical exemption option for the MMR vaccine.

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New MMR immunization requirements before school starts

All K-12 students need to have received the MMR vaccine before first day of school.

Ellen Boyer, CFO of Logic 20/20, will be FOY’s board chair. Photo courtesy of FOY.

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Friends of Youth welcomes Boyer as board chair

Ellen Boyer, CFO of Logic 20/20, is FOY founder Iva Matsen’s granddaughter.

Libraries are welcoming spaces for everyone | Book Nook

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Libraries are welcoming spaces for everyone | Book Nook

A monthly column from the King County Library System.

Auburn visit: Rep. Schrier urges families to vaccinate their children as schools prepare to open

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Auburn visit: Rep. Schrier urges families to vaccinate their children as schools prepare to open

No child should be left behind when it comes to immunizations.

More than the right to vote | Windows and Mirrors

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More than the right to vote | Windows and Mirrors

What does it mean to become a U.S. citizen?

Issaquah will decide whether to fluoridate its water

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Issaquah will decide whether to fluoridate its water

Some residents have expressed concerns about the practice.

File photo                                Issaquah High School class of 2013 graduation.

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IHS deliberates over graduation honors recognition

IHS seniors may not be able to wear graduation honors cords/adornments starting 2020.

Second annual Confluence Music in the Park happening Sunday

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Second annual Confluence Music in the Park happening Sunday

Harmonica stylings by Lee Oskar featured during the free event.

Port of Seattle grants fund economic development across the Eastside

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Port of Seattle grants fund economic development across the Eastside

2019 Port of Seattle funding supports economic development projects in Eastside cities.

State’s new voting system passes key test

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State’s new voting system passes key test

Whew.

Mercer Island financial adviser Bob Toomey recently summited Mount Shasta in California. Courtesy photo

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Financial success and mountaineering

The steps to achieving financial success mirror mountain climbing.

Issaquah candidate campaign funding

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Issaquah candidate campaign funding

Many candidates chose to raise less than $5,000, allowing them not to report.

Mark Lundborg, fencer and CFO of Issaquah’s Washington Fencing Academy (WFA), will be competing in the 2019 Veteran World Championships in Cairo, Egypt. Madison Miller / staff photo

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Lundborg to compete in at the 2019 Veteran World Championships

The 59-year-old recently won the veteran men’s individual saber at the 2019 USA Fencing National Championships in Columbus,…

District Court Judge Peter Nault dies after 25 years on the bench

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District Court Judge Peter Nault dies after 25 years on the bench

The county council will appoint a judge to fill the open spot.

Local real estate market mirroring rising summer temps

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Local real estate market mirroring rising summer temps

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

Mayor Mary Lou Pauly has appointed Wally Bobkiewicz as Issaquah’s next city administrator. Photo courtesy of city of Issaquah

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Wally Bobkiewicz is Issaquah’s new city administrator

The city council confirmed the appointment during its Aug. 12 meeting.