It’s no secret that this year’s legislative session was a contentious one. Across the country elected officials have been forced to make difficult budgetary decisions while faced with the current economic recession. Fortunately, two Eastside senators recognized that funding outdoor recreation lands makes economic sense when they stood for protecting one of the state’s most respected programs, the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program.
The Reporter asked legislators representing Issaquah/Sammamish for their take on the recent legislative session. Today: Rep. Jay Rodne of North Bend.
The Reporter asked legislators representing Issaquah/Sammamish for their take on the recent legislative session. Today: Rep. Glenn Anderson of Fall City.
It’s the Fourth of July weekend, or as emergency responders might want to call it “disasters waiting to happen.”
It’s the election season here in Issaquah and Sammamish, but you’ll be forgiven if you haven’t noticed it in Issaquah. Only one seat on the City Council will be contested this fall. There’s more activity in Sammamish with three council seats contested.
You may have heard of a cyberbullying case in Issaquah that made national news. Two middle school students are potentially facing felony charges for bullying a classmate on Facebook. You might dismiss this as extreme, but in fact, it is much more common than most parents know.
Kudos to Issaquah Council Member Mark Mullet for having the courage of his convictions – OK, call it guts…
The Issaquah Historical Society was created at a time of dramatic change in Issaquah. Many of the changes were driven by the town’s rapid growth during the 1950s and 1960s.
Lake Sammamish State Park brings back fond memories to those here who live adjacent to the facility. Or not.
The gospel never took root in Seattle, but some Christians are beginning to wonder if God is planning to change…
The state is facing a $5+ billion budget shortfall for the next two years and House and Senate members have been trying to decide what to cut – or not – from state agencies and organizations to get the numbers to match. Not surprisingly, as each budget version has been trotted out wails could be heard from – well almost everyone – saying how much cuts will hurt – well almost everyone. There’s one word for this. Tough.
It is an exciting time for Issaquah families and businesses. After nearly 1,000 hours of review, analysis and discussion, a diverse group of local residents, businesses and stakeholders, under the appointment of the mayor, have come together to deliver a series of recommendations for the Central Issaquah Plan, a guide for the growth of the community into the next 30 years.
It’s the ugly season in Olympia. Legislators are attempting to write a budget that must close an anticipated $5 billion gap. Expect a lot of oxen to get gored in the process.
Over the last several weeks the events in Wisconsin have seized the nation’s attention. Newly elected Gov. Scott Walker pushed aggressive legislation to plug the state’s massive $3.5 billion budget gap, cutting state worker pay and removing most of their collective bargaining rights. State Senate Democrats fled to Illinois to prevent Republicans from obtaining a quorum.
Public employees often are the target of the public’s bashing. Maybe it’s because they are so, well, public. We interact with them on a daily basis.
However, not only do they often have a thankless job, but also they are the targets of criticism when it’s not deserved.
Here’s one case in point.
Public employees often are the target of the public’s bashing. Maybe it’s because they are so, well, public. We interact with them on a daily basis.
The selection of Stacy Goodman to the Issaquah City Council proves again that this area is home to outstanding people.
BY ERICA MANIEZ In 1917 Mary Colton Lucas moved to Issaquah to teach school. Her brother, William Lucas, was part-owner…
In today’s Issaquah and Sammamish Reporter, we’re asking you, our readers, to tell us what you want from your hometown…
State legislators are looking for ways to pare down a budget deficit projected to be $4.6 billion in 2011–13, and ease recessionary burdens on local governments too by letting them post legal notices on their own web sites. It’s a bad idea.
