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Snoqualmie Casino staff members surround a gaming table in the new private gaming room at Snoqualmie Casino. Photo courtesy of Tarah Smigun                                Snoqualmie Casino staff members (from left) Trevor House, Linda Yem, Sophorn Seng, Ross Garmon and Jan Wu surround a gaming table in the new private gaming room at Snoqualmie Casino. Photo courtesy of Tarah Smigun

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Snoqualmie Casino gets private gaming room

The addition is the final casino upgrade of 2018.

World War II survivor shares her story

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World War II survivor shares her story

Issaquah resident Ilene Birkwood wrote a book about her experiences as a child during the war.

Citizens gather for an interfaith candlelight vigil Nov. 1 at the Snohomish County Courthouse to honor the 11 victims of an attack at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Photo courtesy of The Herald.

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Issaquah company hosts Gab, social media favorite of the far-right

An Issaquah-based registry company is hosting the site that was pulled after the synagogue shooting.

Community gathers for annual Day of the Dead celebration

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Community gathers for annual Day of the Dead celebration

On Nov. 3, communtiy memebrs came out to the Issaquah Latino Club’s annual Day of the Dead event.

At least 100 people showed up to a rally on Thursday, Nov. 8, at Issaquah City Hall to support US Special Counsel Robert Mueller. William Shaw/Staff photo

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Rally on Sunset Way to support Mueller

Residents gathered to show their support for U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

The team that advocated for I-1631 at downtown Seattle’s Arctic Club on Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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Washington rejects carbon fee

I-1631 campaign organizers say they will continue pushing for a cleaner future.

Skyline High School students and community protest perpetuation of rape culture following ISD lawsuit. Hadassah Klinger, a former ISD student, wears a jacket that says “Hang on, it gets easier and then it gets okay and then it feels like freedom.” Madison Miller/staff photo.

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Skyline students hold demonstration in support of sexual assault survivors

Students spread awareness of rape culture; want school district to be held accountable; encourage change following ISD lawsuit.

Early results: Carbon fee fails as gun control passes

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Early results: Carbon fee fails as gun control passes

Preliminary tallies are in for the state’s four initiatives.

Schrier leads Rossi in hotly-contested 8th Congressional District

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Schrier leads Rossi in hotly-contested 8th Congressional District

Candidates compete for seat vacated by Republican Dave Reichert

Kim Schrier and Dino Rossi met at their first and only debate at Central Washington University where they clashed over health care, gun safety, taxes, and more. Photo courtesy of David Dick, CWU

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Schrier leads Rossi in preliminary results

Schrier has more than 55 percent of the vote.

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Callan and Ramos lead Legislative District 5 races

Results are preliminary and could change as additional ballots are counted

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Senn and Thai lead opponents in Legislative District 41

Results are preliminary.

Bellevue city manager Brad Miyake welcomes Steve Mylett back to his position as police chief following his exoneration. Photo courtesy of the city of Bellevue

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Prosecutors examine charges against Mylett accuser

The Issaquah woman falsely accused Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett of rape.

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Man pleads not guilty to Issaquah murder

The 29-year-old was caught, allegedly fleeing to Mexico, after the murder of an Issaquah man.

Maywood Middle School hosts first district-wide Rubik’s Cube competition

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Maywood Middle School hosts first district-wide Rubik’s Cube competition

Maywood Middle School hosted more than 60 students from around the Issaquah School District for the first district-wide…

Lisa Callan and Paul Graves answer questions on education funding. Evan Pappas/Staff Photo

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Legislative District 5 candidates speak at Chamber of Commerce forum in Snoqualmie

Candidates for the Legislative District 5 attended the Chamber of Commerce-hosted forum on Oct. 24.

Safeco Field funding referendum withdrawn

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Safeco Field funding referendum withdrawn

The mysterious backers of the initiative won’t say why, but some think it’s because they couldn’t get funding…

Map shows the major river locations in King County. Photo courtesy of King County

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King County leaders urge residents to prepare for seasonal flooding

Executive Constantine and Flood Control district chair Dunn urge preparedness to ensure people and property remain safe.

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ISD office personnel and paraeducators say district isn’t honoring contract

ISD staff not receiving COLA; say district is breaching contract.

Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

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Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

The Trump administration slashes the time frame to sign up for insurance.