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ISD school board approves new high school class schedule; community members concerned

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ISD school board approves new high school class schedule; community members concerned

Thiele recommends a “Modified Block 7 Period Schedule with Flex Time Option” to take effect in Issaquah and…

King County launches text to 911 service

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King County launches text to 911 service

The service will help the hearing impaired and those experiencing domestic violence.

Roads will be safe for the holidays, authorities predict

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Roads will be safe for the holidays, authorities predict

Weather can change quickly

Issaquah City Council approves school impact fees for new residential development in 2019

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Issaquah City Council approves school impact fees for new residential development in 2019

The city council approved the school district’s impact fees to fund school facilities improvements.

State Supreme Court strikes down I-27; King County will pursue safe consumption sites

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State Supreme Court strikes down I-27; King County will pursue safe consumption sites

State Supreme Court strikes down I-27; King County will pursue safe consumption sites

Puget Sound prepares for the big one

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Puget Sound prepares for the big one

Three years after an alarming report made national headlines, locals are quietly preparing disaster.

The King County Courthouse. File photo

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King County Council Acknowledges Report on Juvenile Solitary Confinement

Report also says youth of color face a disproportionate amount of disciplinary measures

Jiff Searing paints the door frame of the tiny house during the volunteer event on Saturday. Evan Pappas/Staff Photo

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Issaquah citizens build a tiny house for the Low Income Housing Institute

An work party was held in Issaquah to build and donate a house to a low income tiny…

Inside the lobby at the Google office in Kirkland. Photo courtesy of Runner1928

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Google, Facebook to pay more than $400,000 to Washington state in campaign finance cases

Both are in the top 10 largest campaign finance recoveries in Washington state history.

A woman works on a drawing next to an unused viewing scope as a smoky haze obscures the Space Needle and downtown Seattle last August as smoke from wildfires moved across the region. (Photo courtesy of The Herald/Elaine Thompson/Associated Press)

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Why do Washington voters struggle with climate change policies?

Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing

Issaquah city council approves purchase of 46-acre Bergsma property for open space

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Issaquah city council approves purchase of 46-acre Bergsma property for open space

The Issaquah City Council voted to pursue the acquisition of 46 acre Bergsma property.

IVE parents create fundraiser to send fifth graders to camp after school PTA pulls funding. Photo courtesy of Issaquah Valley Elementary PTA Facebook page

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Issaquah Valley Elementary PTA cancels fifth grade camp

IVE parents create fundraiser to send fifth graders to camp.

Following the hour-long lockdown, Issaquah High School students were excused from their first period and parents were allowed to freely excuse their children for the rest of the day. Reporter File Photo

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UPDATE: No gun found after four-school lockdown in Issaquah

Police did not find a weapon after taking a 14-year-old student into custody at Issaquah High.

Mary Lynn Pannen, founder and CEO of Sound Options, has consulted thousands of Washington families on geriatric care for 30 years. Photo courtesy of Sound Options.

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Elder abuse cases are on the rise in Washington

Local agencies and geriatric care managers aim to increase public awareness about the epidemic.

Diane Gillespie. Photo courtesy of Diane Gillespie

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OPINION: Sleeping in troubled times

While adequate sleep is critical to good health and longevity, sleep deprivation is currently on the rise.

31st annual Reindeer Festival returns to Cougar Mountain Zoo

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31st annual Reindeer Festival returns to Cougar Mountain Zoo

Cougar Mountain Zoo will run the 2018 Reindeer Festival every day until Dec. 23.

Issaquah submits annual floodplain mangement report to FEMA

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Issaquah submits annual floodplain mangement report to FEMA

Issaquah submits the annual floodplain management report to FEMA for certification.

KCLS launched its first podcast called “The Desk Set.” The podcast is hosted by librarians Britta Barrett and Emily Calkins. Photo courtesy of “The Desk Set.”

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KCLS launches first podcast, The Desk Set

Librarians Britta Barrett and Emily Calking co-host new podcast.

The King County Library System Foundation is awarded a grant from Boeing

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The King County Library System Foundation is awarded a grant from Boeing

KCLSF receives an $80,000 grant from the Boeing Company

U-cut and pre-cut Christmas trees around the Snoqualmie Valley

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U-cut and pre-cut Christmas trees around the Snoqualmie Valley

As the holiday season approaches, several Snoqualmie Valley businesses are gearing up their offerings of Christmas tree services.