After voters responded to the November election with a resounding “no” to increasing taxes, the Issaquah City Council decided to follow suit Monday.
Council members voted down a proposed 1 percent property tax increase, which was introduced two weeks ago in expectation that election would reduce city revenue.
After giving away 500 turkeys in 20 minutes last year, an Issaquah church plans to double the amount of gobblers…
Strong winds walloped the West Coast last night, felling trees, blocking highways and causing sporadic power failures. As utility crews work to restore power, emergency managers urge residents affected by outages to exercise caution and common sense.
Thanksgiving will take on a special meaning this year as the holiday Drive Hammered, Get Nailed campaign officially begins that day.
Cash for Appliances Washington has committed all its funds. The Department of Commerce’s popular program helped over 40,000 consumers transition from out-of-date appliances to highly-efficient ENERGY STAR® models.
More than half of what comes to King County’s Cedar Hills Regional Landfill as “garbage” is actually recyclable material.
To help reduce waste and conserve resources, King County’s Solid Waste Division is again offering a free, seven-week program that teaches the art of waste prevention and recycling.
Kathy Lambert, who represents Issaquah and Sammamish on the King County Council, has been honored with a special “Conservation Leader” award by the King Conservation District. The award recognizes her support of community members in embracing voluntary stewardship efforts.
The Issaquah Environmental Council will discuss Good Plants, Bad Plants in a meeting Sunday at the King County Regional Library Service Center, 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah.
While many organizations are tightening belts in the midst of an economic downturn, King County Library Services (KCLS) is better off thanks to a voter-approved levy lid lift in February.
Metropolitan King County Council Vice Chair Jane Hague this week recognized the work of the members of the Regional Transit Task Force who represented the interests of resident in East King County.
The City of Issaquah is hosting a free home energy efficiency class from 6:30-8 p.m., Nov. 18. Organizers plan to…
Two of three lanes on Northeast High Street between Ninth Avenue Northeast and Highlands Drive Northeast near the Issaquah Highlands…
It’s been a frustrating season for an Issaquah cafe, as construction and road closures on a new Interstate 90 undercrossing…
University House Issaquah will host a pancake breakfast to support troops from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 13. Attendees will be served…
Youth Eastside Services (YES), is offering a free Drug Awareness and Prevention Workshop to help parents learn more about the…
Puget Sound Energy customers will see their electricity costs decrease a bit while natural gas costs climb slightly. The Washington…
Cuts to the Eastside Fire and Rescue budget could mean fewer firefighters and the occasionally closed fire house for Issaquah…
The Seattle Humane Society is celebrating Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month throughout November. During the month, adoption fees are waived on cats 5…
All schools in the Issaquah School District will not be in session Thursday for Veteran’s Day. Class will resume on Friday.
Waste Management will collect recycling, yard/food waste and garbage according to regular schedules on Veterans Day, Thursday, in all Puget Sound areas except Mt. Vernon and Anacortes.