When the early vote totals were announced after Tuesday night’s primary, it looked like good news for the Democrats. Governor Christine Gregoire was beating Dino Rossi by about 4.5 percentage points and heading toward 50 percent of the total vote. Darcy Burner was running just a couple of points behind Eastside incumbent Congressman Dave Reichert and gaining ground fast.
So long, summer. Seafair has come and gone. The Summer Olympics have concluded. And the presidential candidates have been decided. So, what’s the next big event?
It’s that time of year when a lot of family members are full of anxiety: Parents have mixed emotions about the kids heading back to school for the upcoming school year, and school age kids are excited about meeting new friends, or re-connecting with old friends, anticipating their new schedule courses and teachers. They’re also hoping that they’ve made the right choices.
Issaquah grad on Gonzaga President’s List; Sammamish Rotary honors athletes
Atmosphere: Taqueria La Venadita is a hole-in-the-wall authentic Mexican restaurant if ever I saw one. The lighting is dim and the sign out front is easy to miss. But boy, that would be your loss. Inside, the walls are peach-toned and decorated with Mexican landscapes. A TV in the corner was set to le Telemundo, and the show on while I was there was some sort of soap opera. At the front of the restaurant there is a big menu board with prices and also some photos of some of the more popular items, which comes in handy since many the menu items are in Spanish. There is plenty of seating there, mostly cafeteria style tables and heavy chairs.
Dear parents, students, staff and community members,
As the fall rolls in, two familiar faces will be in unfamiliar territory.
The seventh Annual Chris Elliott Golf Tournament, dinner, auction and awareness program has started registration. The event will be hosted by KING 5’s Evening Magazine star John Curley and will take place at the Coal Creek Golf Course at the Golf Club at Newcastle on Friday, Oct. 3.
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Domestic violence; Hondas heisted; vehicle prowls; vehicle theft; theft
Creativity is key in the plan for Issaquah’s two biggest high schools for the coming year.
Officials on Wednesday announced a change of plans involving Issaquah High School athletics — at least through September.
Administrators in the Issaquah and Lake Washington school districts released districtwide WASL scores Tuesday, with students in both districts making strides over last year’s results.
Puget Sound Energy crews responded to a reported gas leak on Southeast Eighth Street just east of 228th Avenue Southeast on Monday morning.
A contractor performing some excavation accidentally hit a service line to Skyline High School, PSE spokesman Roger Thompson said.
About 55 teenagers and 30 adult volunteers sat in a huge circle in the gym at Pine Lake Covenant Church in Sammamish last Thursday.
“Take a really good look at everybody in this circle,” said Berenice Meza, one of the two leaders of Sammamish Challenge Day 2008, an all-day event with separate sessions on Aug. 20 and 21.
A trial date has been set for Santos Castillo, who along with Juan Eran-Duque, has been charged in connectino with the May 3 robbery at the El Abuelo convenience store at 147 Front Street N.
After more than two years since breaking ground, Timber Ridge at Talus celebrated its ribbon cutting ceremony this week.
Residents have been moving in for the last six months, but Thursday night’s event marked the official opening.
What started in the basement of Craig and Laura Baker’s house has now evolved into a world class jazz venue that attracts nationwide attention.
Phung Thien Nhan, now known as the Miracle Baby of Vietnam, defied death after just three days of life.
