More than just flowers are blooming this summer. The Washington Department of Ecology is currently monitoring lakes across the state to determine the toxin levels of algae blooms, and they are asking swimmers and boaters to be on guard.
Saying he will lead by example to contain the cost of government, King County Executive Dow Constantine today froze his salary and those of his appointed leadership, eliminating the group’s cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) and step increases for next year.
It is probably not a surprise to most that, although the U.S. constitutes only 4 percent of the world’s population, it accounts for 22 percent of the world’s total energy consumption.
Usually when we hear statistics like this we assume the big culprits are industry and big business, or modes of transportation. But in fact, the operation of residential housing is responsible for 21 percent of total US energy consumption, things like space heating and cooling, appliances, water heating, and lighting.
Are you a skilled construction worker looking for a way to help out in your community this summer?
A fire in the Cascade Gardens Restaurant on Gilman Boulevard which called Eastside Fire and Rescue units to the scene at 2 a.m. this morning was likely started by a build up of grease in a cooking unit.
Teamwork. It’s taught in pre-school classes. It’s encouraged in sports. Most people add “team player” to their resume.
And it’s this simple idea of working together that turned an intern’s plan into a month-long festival of outdoor activities.
Obama team visits I-90 corridor to discover local secrets for conserving vital green spaces and how to build a lasting love of America’s Great Outdoors
The legacy of F. Theodore Thomsen — better known to most as Ted — is already well-secured. All you need do is put your head out the window and look around.
Issaquah Salmon Days Festival organizers are seeking talented local artists to submit designs for a special Artist Edition retail item for this year’s Festival. The item could be a special shirt, tote, poster or other appropriate application.
With the Central Issaquah Plan (CIP) Citizen Advisory Taskforce hard at work shaping the vision of Issaquah circa 2030 and beyond, Rowley Properties have formed a similar citizen group to help them examine opportunities for profitable and sustainable development in the city.
Washington State Department of Transportation work crews will close all lanes of Interstate 405 in both directions between SR 167 and Maple Valley Highway (SR 169) this weekend to remove the old Benson Road South Bridge.
Looking at him today you would never know that Issaquah’s Sushiman, aka Bobby Suetsugu, was once a celebrated sumo wrestler in Japan. But beneath his average-sized frame lies the echo of a much larger man.
Seven Washington students have been awarded scholarships by Eastside Fire and Rescue to support their ongoing education.
On Saturday, July 10 at 11 a.m., Issaquah History Museums will host a trip through downtown Issaquah, from the 1880s up until the present day.
With temperatures expected to rise above 90 degrees this week, Regional Animal Services, the Office of Emergency Management, and Public Health – Seattle and King County are reminding residents that by taking simple precautions, they can keep family and pets cool and safe.
A baby bear was found fast asleep in the garage of an Issaquah home on Sunday.
An accident earlier this evening, combined with holiday traffic congestion, has led to delays of up to an hour on westbound Interstate 90.
Patriotism and pride were in abundance at Issaquah’s Downhome Fourth and Heritage Day celebration.
Issaquah High School Social Studies Teacher Jeremy Ritzer will be spending part of his summer break in Washington DC attendng the C-SPAN Classroom’s 2010 Educator’s Conference.
One of the benefits of living near the foothills of the Cascade Mountains is the way daily life brushes up against nature. And it’s just this proximity that is creating a beaver conflict at Lake Sammamish State Park.
