The sight of Sammamish Boy Scout troops carrying away discarded Christmas trees for recycling every January is becoming as much of a tradition as the holiday itself. This year, the boy scouts celebrate 25 years of providing this valuable service to the residents on the Plateau.
Despite the huge gains in education we have made as a society, illiteracy is still a relevant and pressing problem that affects millions of Americans and impacts their employment options and way of life.
Enjoy live music, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse drawn wagon rides, arts & crafts, great food, and live…
Thanks very much to local resident Susan Schlepp, who sent us this amazing photo of a dramatic sunset over Lake…
From now until Dec. 14, visit participating local merchants on Front Street and at Gilman Village for the Deck the Halls Downtown window decorating contest. Bring the family downtown and see how the DownTown Issaquah Association has dressed up the city.
On Thursday, Dec. 10 the Sammamish Arts Commission launch their latest exhibition, “Hardware: A Love Story,” at the Sammamish City Hall Commons Gallery.
From steroid-using athletes to celebrities who bounce between clubs and rehab, today’s role models can leave a lot to be desired. It seems the greater the fall, the greater the fame. What’s a parent to do?
This year’s Thanksgiving holiday will have had a special significance for CJ Kahler.
Sitting in his home on the shores of Pine Lake, all the things most people in this part of the world have to be thankful for are in bold relief.
Congratulations to all the students at Maywood Middle School in Renton who over the past few weeks have dedicating much of their spare time to creative pursuits, such as drawing, painting and photography.
Nancy Morris is a brave woman.
There aren’t many moms who would willingly volunteer to have her house invaded by eight hungry and hyperactive young boys between the ages of 9 and 11 once a week.
On Saturday, Dec. 5, the Issaquah History Museums will host its annual holiday open house at the Issaquah Train Depot….
For some pet parents, a trip’s no fun if the four-legged members of the family can’t come. But traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and your animal companions. With thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a safe and comfortable trip for everyone.
Registration for the Winter/Spring semester of senior computer learning classes will take place Thursday, Dec. 3 from 9:30 a.m. till…
Just months ago, Tor Bell said, this whole area was covered in 6 to 10 feet of blackberry bushes.
We are standing in the Lake Sammamish State Park, 100 yards from the Issaquah Creek which flows through it, water which has passed through the valley between Squak and Tiger Mountain on its way to emptying out in Lake Sammamish.
IHS presents Berlin Issaquah High School’s Performing Arts Department presents Irving Berlin’s beloved musical classic, “White Christmas,” Dec. 8-12 at…
A 13-year-old actress has gotten her big break on Broadway, after staring in a Village Theatre production here in Issaquah earlier this year.
Spare a thought this Thanksgiving weekend to Issaquah Hatchery salmon — not only do they give the community a sense of identity and draw visitors, but they’re also helping fill a critical need in food banks across the state.
Under a state program directed by the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW), salmon hatcheries are supplying them with fish that are deemed surplus. They donated over 437,000 pounds of salmon filets to over 300 food banks in every county statewide last year.
Conducted by Redmond resident Alexei Girsh, who received the City of Redmond’s Patron of the Arts Award in the year 2000, Eastside Symphony is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Students at Challenger Elementary School have spent the last few weeks exploring the many possibilities of artists creation, as part…
Tonight and tomorrow night, Nov. 20, and 21, the Issaquah Middle School Squak Valley Players present “The Lion, The Witch…