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make this my neighborhood and we'll show you this page every time you visit.Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 6:20 pm
May Madness raises ire of community
Issaquah Press - In the wake of the May Madness scandal that shined a national spotlight on the Issaquah High School community, some students are speaking out against the contest that rates classmates based on appearance. The competition, which has become an annual undertaking at Issaquah, arranges girls in a sports-style bracket to determine the best-looking one in the [...] Read more...
May Madness raises ire of community
Issaquah Press - In the wake of the May Madness scandal that shined a national spotlight on the Issaquah High School community, some students are speaking out against the contest that rates classmates based on appearance. The competition, which has become an annual undertaking at Issaquah, arranges girls in a sports-style bracket to determine the best-looking one in the [...] Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 6:20 pm
Copper River cook-off
Issaquah Press - Local chefs participate in culinary competition with fresh Alaskan salmon Local chefs gave the first Copper River salmon of the season the red carpet treatment. Then, they cooked it. Early in the grey, drizzly morning of May 17, more than 50 members of the media, the culinary world and Alaska Airlines executive staff waited along the Sea-Tac [...] Read more...
Copper River cook-off
Issaquah Press - Local chefs participate in culinary competition with fresh Alaskan salmon Local chefs gave the first Copper River salmon of the season the red carpet treatment. Then, they cooked it. Early in the grey, drizzly morning of May 17, more than 50 members of the media, the culinary world and Alaska Airlines executive staff waited along the Sea-Tac [...] Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 6:19 pm
VFW plans memorial service
Issaquah Press - Once again, residents will celebrate the true meaning of Memorial Day by honoring veterans at Issaquah's Hillside Cemetery. At 10 a.m. May 27, the Liberty High School Junior Naval ROTC program will lead a service to remember those who gave their lives in the name of continuing American freedom. It is an annual tradition that attempts [...] Read more...
VFW plans memorial service
Issaquah Press - Once again, residents will celebrate the true meaning of Memorial Day by honoring veterans at Issaquah's Hillside Cemetery. At 10 a.m. May 27, the Liberty High School Junior Naval ROTC program will lead a service to remember those who gave their lives in the name of continuing American freedom. It is an annual tradition that attempts [...] Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 6:18 pm
'Obsession' turns up 15th Civil War veteran
Issaquah Press - Another man buried in Issaquah's Hillside Cemetery has been proven to be an American Civil War veteran, bringing the total number of known local soldiers to serve in that great conflict up to 15. James Foresman, born in 1846 in Illinois, would have been only 15 years old when the war began. Still, cooperation between local [...] Read more...
'Obsession' turns up 15th Civil War veteran
Issaquah Press - Another man buried in Issaquah's Hillside Cemetery has been proven to be an American Civil War veteran, bringing the total number of known local soldiers to serve in that great conflict up to 15. James Foresman, born in 1846 in Illinois, would have been only 15 years old when the war began. Still, cooperation between local [...] Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 6:17 pm
Alison Meryweather files for school board
Issaquah Press - As she promised when she was appointed to the Issaquah School Board at the end of March, Alison Meryweather has officially announced that she will run for election. Meryweather occupies the District 4 seat, representing the majority of the downtown Issaquah corridor, the Issaquah Highlands, Mirrormont and the district's southeast corner. She was appointed to the [...] Read more...
Alison Meryweather files for school board
Issaquah Press - As she promised when she was appointed to the Issaquah School Board at the end of March, Alison Meryweather has officially announced that she will run for election. Meryweather occupies the District 4 seat, representing the majority of the downtown Issaquah corridor, the Issaquah Highlands, Mirrormont and the district's southeast corner. She was appointed to the [...] Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 6:17 pm
Candidate field has few surprises
Issaquah Press - Last week's candidate filing period in King County ended without any local surprises. In the first election cycle in 16 years without Mayor Ava Frisinger on the ballot, only the two previously announced contenders threw their hat into the ring. Council President Fred Butler and Councilman Joe Forkner had both announced their intentions months ago to [...] Read more...
Candidate field has few surprises
Issaquah Press - Last week's candidate filing period in King County ended without any local surprises. In the first election cycle in 16 years without Mayor Ava Frisinger on the ballot, only the two previously announced contenders threw their hat into the ring. Council President Fred Butler and Councilman Joe Forkner had both announced their intentions months ago to [...] Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 6:16 pm
To the Editor
Issaquah Press - Firearms We need to stand up for the Second Amendment I write this letter to help publicize the effects of the complete lack of understanding and paranoia about weapons and the results it has caused on one local Washington resident. Unfortunately, the media has a significant role to play in this. With only bad news being reported [...] Read more...
To the Editor
Issaquah Press - Firearms We need to stand up for the Second Amendment I write this letter to help publicize the effects of the complete lack of understanding and paranoia about weapons and the results it has caused on one local Washington resident. Unfortunately, the media has a significant role to play in this. With only bad news being reported [...] Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 6:16 pm
Editorial
Issaquah Press - Fall council elections look to be ho-hum Isn't it wonderful how happy everyone is with the future of the city of Issaquah? We assume that's the case, since incumbent City Council members up for re-election this fall have all gone unchallenged, giving Stacy Goodman, Tola Marts and Eileen Barber another four-year term. Even Mary Lou Pauly gets [...] Read more...
Editorial
Issaquah Press - Fall council elections look to be ho-hum Isn't it wonderful how happy everyone is with the future of the city of Issaquah? We assume that's the case, since incumbent City Council members up for re-election this fall have all gone unchallenged, giving Stacy Goodman, Tola Marts and Eileen Barber another four-year term. Even Mary Lou Pauly gets [...] Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 6:16 pm
Lisa Callan announces board candidacy
Issaquah Press - Lisa Callan was one of five people who applied to fill the vacant Issaquah School Board seat earlier this year. The position eventually went to Alison Meryweather, but Callan is throwing her hat in the ring again, filing for the same position in the November election. Callan will vie for the District 4 seat, representing the [...] Read more...
Lisa Callan announces board candidacy
Issaquah Press - Lisa Callan was one of five people who applied to fill the vacant Issaquah School Board seat earlier this year. The position eventually went to Alison Meryweather, but Callan is throwing her hat in the ring again, filing for the same position in the November election. Callan will vie for the District 4 seat, representing the [...] Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 6:16 pm
Tola Marts plans for another council term
Issaquah Press - Incumbent City Councilman Tola Marts is running for re-election to position No. 7 in November. Marts was elected to the City Council in 2009 in a contested race for the seat vacated by longtime Councilman David Kappler. In his first year on the council, Marts voted for the final acquisition of the Park Pointe property and [...] Read more...
Tola Marts plans for another council term
Issaquah Press - Incumbent City Councilman Tola Marts is running for re-election to position No. 7 in November. Marts was elected to the City Council in 2009 in a contested race for the seat vacated by longtime Councilman David Kappler. In his first year on the council, Marts voted for the final acquisition of the Park Pointe property and [...] Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 3:07 pm
NSD considering schedule changes
Northwest News - ... 31 to 35 early release or late arrival days per school year. Many neighboring school districts, including Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Riverview and Snohomish, already have calendars with around 30-40 release days per year. ... Read more...
NSD considering schedule changes
Northwest News - ... 31 to 35 early release or late arrival days per school year. Many neighboring school districts, including Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Riverview and Snohomish, already have calendars with around 30-40 release days per year. ... Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 1:50 pm
Community Center closed for Memorial Day
Issaquah Press - The Community Center will be closed from May 25 through May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday. Read more...
Community Center closed for Memorial Day
Issaquah Press - The Community Center will be closed from May 25 through May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday. Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 9:40 am
Lest We Forget 2013
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Lest We Forget 2013
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Monday, May 20, 2013 -- 6:00 pm
Water district fears well contamination from Issaquah
Sammamish Review - A dispute flared into the public eye May 6 as Issaquah officials and the Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer District sparred over storm water pollution and Issaquah's intentions to take over principal wells owned by the district. Read more...
Water district fears well contamination from Issaquah
Sammamish Review - A dispute flared into the public eye May 6 as Issaquah officials and the Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer District sparred over storm water pollution and Issaquah's intentions to take over principal wells owned by the district. Read more...
Sunday, May 19, 2013 -- 6:03 am
2012 SPJ NW Excellence in Journalism winners
Associated Press - SEATTLE (AP) _ Winners of the 2012 Society of Professional Journalists Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest were announced Saturday night. The annual contest is held by Region 10 of SPJ to honor journalism in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. Read more...
2012 SPJ NW Excellence in Journalism winners
Associated Press - SEATTLE (AP) _ Winners of the 2012 Society of Professional Journalists Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest were announced Saturday night. The annual contest is held by Region 10 of SPJ to honor journalism in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. Read more...
Sunday, May 19, 2013 -- 6:00 am
Tri-High Physics Symposium mimics physicist presentations
Issaquah Press - NEW -- 6 a.m. May 19, 2013 Physics students from Skyline, Liberty and Issaquah high schools have the chance to practice what real physicists do at the Tri-High Physics Symposium. The event is modeled after what physicists do when they have research and discoveries to share with their contemporaries, according to a press release from the Issaquah [...] Read more...
Tri-High Physics Symposium mimics physicist presentations
Issaquah Press - NEW -- 6 a.m. May 19, 2013 Physics students from Skyline, Liberty and Issaquah high schools have the chance to practice what real physicists do at the Tri-High Physics Symposium. The event is modeled after what physicists do when they have research and discoveries to share with their contemporaries, according to a press release from the Issaquah [...] Read more...
Saturday, May 18, 2013 -- 12:15 pm
133 LGBT students get $600,000 in scholarships
Associated Press - When he was 14 years old, Daniel Cords told his parents he was gay. Read more...
133 LGBT students get $600,000 in scholarships
Associated Press - When he was 14 years old, Daniel Cords told his parents he was gay. Read more...
Friday, May 17, 2013 -- 5:51 pm
Seahawks, Sounders license plates on sale in Jan.
Associated Press - Three nonprofit groups will benefit from sales of new Seahawks and Sounders FC license plates that will be available starting in January. Read more...
Seahawks, Sounders license plates on sale in Jan.
Associated Press - Three nonprofit groups will benefit from sales of new Seahawks and Sounders FC license plates that will be available starting in January. Read more...
Friday, May 17, 2013 -- 3:11 pm
Seahawks, Sounders license plates on sale in Jan
Associated Press - Three nonprofit groups will benefit from sales of new Seahawks and Sounders FC license plates that will be available starting in January. Read more...
Seahawks, Sounders license plates on sale in Jan
Associated Press - Three nonprofit groups will benefit from sales of new Seahawks and Sounders FC license plates that will be available starting in January. Read more...
Thursday, May 16, 2013 -- 4:17 pm
'Look, Smile, Wave!' campaign promotes bike safety
Issaquah Press - A new campaign called "Look, Smile, Wave!" is on the streets promoting bus and bike safety as Bike Month continues, according to a press release from King County. The safety campaign marks the second year King County Metro has teamed up with the Seattle Department of Transportation, Bicycle Alliance of Washington and Cascade Bicycle Club on [...] Read more...
'Look, Smile, Wave!' campaign promotes bike safety
Issaquah Press - A new campaign called "Look, Smile, Wave!" is on the streets promoting bus and bike safety as Bike Month continues, according to a press release from King County. The safety campaign marks the second year King County Metro has teamed up with the Seattle Department of Transportation, Bicycle Alliance of Washington and Cascade Bicycle Club on [...] Read more...
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