Council to consider just what it is worth to restore historic Freed farmhouse
A little more than a month since their first meeting, and the Issaquah Flatland Community Garden has become a reality.
Gardeners will dig into their plots at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30 during the group’s move-in party.
The new 1.5-mile Marymoor Connector Trail runs through King County’s Marymoor Park at the north end of Lake Sammamish, creating a safe and convenient link for cyclists, joggers, walkers and other trail users to long stretches of King County’s most popular regional trails.
After receiving unanimous endorsements from the city’s interview panels, 41-year-old Nate Elledge, most recently the commander of the county’s 9-1-1 center in Renton, has been selected by City Manager Ben Yazici to be the city’s next police chief.
The public is invited to celebrate and remember the environmental legacy of Ruth Kees.
Gestin Suttle, executive director of the Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchey (F.I.S.H.), mans the sale table during last weekend’s rummage sale.
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The announcement earlier this month that Central Market won’t be building in the Issaquah Highlands came as a surprise to most residents, but was met with concern by some.
The poor economy and difficult environment for business has again proved to be a windfall for the City of Sammamish, with bids for the 244th Avenue Improvement project coming in at up to $3.5 million less than was budgeted.
Washington State Department of Transportation officials are warning commuters that when it comes to the July closure of the Interstate 90 floating bridge, they should prepare for the worst.
For many high school girls, prom is something to look forward to all year; a celebratory, memorable last-hurrah before everyone graduates and goes their separate ways.
It’s also a strain on their wallets.
Assault Officers responded to a report of assault at 4:04 p.m. May 20 in the 800 block of Front Street….
It’s that time of year again, for sunny days, graduation gowns and prom dresses, summer jobs and summer internships — and Rotary Club of Issaquah scholarships.
The group awarded nine Issaquah-area high school seniors with scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 at its May 26 meeting.
Issaquah Police cited 34 people for underage drinking at a party at about 12:20 a.m. May 25, in the Talus development.
On Wednesday night, May 20, Issaquah woman Marsha Barger got a phone call that made her $5,000 richer.
Incumbent City Councilwoman, Eileen Barber, announced Friday, May 22, that she will seek re-election to the Issaquah City Council.
Barber is completing her first term.
Hiking and camping season opens this Memorial Day weekend, and while memories of winter’s storms may seem a distant past, many favorite trails are still unavailable.
Kennan Schrag is a running pro.
He’s participated in the Salmon Days Rotary Run, the Nordstrom Beat the Bridge run, has twice been in the Issaquah Triathlon, and is currently gearing up for a third shot. On top of that, he spends his free time playing soccer and, well, running.
And he’s only 11 years old.
The announcement earlier this month that Central Market won’t be building in the Issaquah Highlands came as a surprise to most residents, but was met with concern by some.
King County has offered the city of Sammamish $750,000 to help create a program which aims to protect environmentally sensitive and significant land.