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Issaquah’s Salmon Days in photos

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Issaquah’s Salmon Days in photos

The annual celebration attracted thousands from across the region.

State Supreme Court strikes down death penalty

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State Supreme Court strikes down death penalty

All nine justices found the use of capital punishment in Washington state unconstitutional and racially biased.

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B.C. pipeline rupture halts trash service to many Eastside cities

Waste Management fleet without fuel; PSE has urged customers to reduce consumption.

Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates

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Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates

Inadequate medical care plagues immigrants at facility, but ICE claims otherwise

Beautified utility boxes win Issaquah a Sister Cities award

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Beautified utility boxes win Issaquah a Sister Cities award

Issaquah has won the 2018 Innovation Award for Arts and Culture from Sister Cities International.

Despite helicopter rescue efforts, horse dies after fall

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Despite helicopter rescue efforts, horse dies after fall

Following the loss of her horse, Issaquah woman hopes to help future rescue efforts.

Daron Morris Suspends Campaign for King County Prosecutor

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Daron Morris Suspends Campaign for King County Prosecutor

After running as a reformer, medical issues are preventing Morris from finishing the race.

Kim Schrier (D) and Dino Rossi (R) are seeking to replace Dave Reichert in Washington’s 8th Congressional District. The district spans from eastern King and Pierce counties across the Cascades and into Chelan and Kittitas counties. Photos by John Stang

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Cliffhanger ahead in 8th Congressional District

Polls show Kim Schrier and Dino Rossi in close race for open Congress seat

Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget

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Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget

With King County’s finances already stretched thin, Constantine’s budget largely maintains current services while making investments in transit,…

Issaquah Highlands Council hosts candidate forum for 5th legislative district elections

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Issaquah Highlands Council hosts candidate forum for 5th legislative district elections

Candidates for the fifth district representative positions answered community questions at the forum

Secure gun storage ordinance approved by King County Council

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Secure gun storage ordinance approved by King County Council

A Bellevue-based gun rights group has already vowed legal action in response.

Seahawks legend Steve Largent: ‘Football was a life-saving event’

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Seahawks legend Steve Largent: ‘Football was a life-saving event’

Q&A with the Hall of Fame wide receiver

Third annual Issaquah Goes Apples

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Third annual Issaquah Goes Apples

The community is welcomed to participate in a fun-filled day, centered around apples.

Director KayLee Jaech and Issaquah City Council member Tola Marts cut the ribbon at the grand opening of The Garage teen cafe. Evan Pappas/Staff Photo

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Issaquah celebrates the grand opening of ‘The Garage’ teen cafe

More than 100 people celebrated the grand opening for teen cafe “The Garage” on Saturday, Sept. 22.

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Issaquah Costco salmonella investigation underway

Seven cases have resulted in one hospitalization.

Cirque du Soleil dazzles audience with new ‘VOLTA’ show

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Cirque du Soleil dazzles audience with new ‘VOLTA’ show

‘VOLTA’ introduces electronic music and BMX biking to tell story with universal theme.

Locked up and poor

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Locked up and poor

King County courts use money bail to incarcerate defendants before trial. Should the system be reformed?

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Former Tully’s locations spring back to life

Following the coffee chain’s collapse earlier this year, other Eastside businesses are moving in.

Organizers Debbie Lacy and Nura Adam give a brief speech about the purpose of Welcoming Week before the question and answer discussions begin. Evan Pappas/Staff Photo

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Welcoming Week brings together community for education and conversation

Eastside cities are joining the regional Welcoming Week program to support their diverse communties.

Eastside Fire and Rescue receives donation of $35,000 drone

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Eastside Fire and Rescue receives donation of $35,000 drone

Eastside Fire and Rescue held a test flight of their new drone donated by supporter Barbara Hamer