News - Issaquah Reporter

Gilman Village businesses benefit from ArtWalk partnership

The shops at Gilman Village are known for offering boutique quality items and now more people are finding that out.

Students redefine the art of recycling

It’s a difficult task - turning a trash bin into something fun. But two groups of students have done just that, and have been rewarded for their creative endeavor with $250 to put toward an environmental project of their choice.

Sewer district trying to seize window of opportunity to get 20th street project done cheaply

Having to pay upwards of $35,000 per household to be connected to a new sewer system may not seem like a prudent financial decision for many residents of Southeast 20th Street in Sammamish.

County moves to secure long term future of important land

The continued conservation of almost 150,000 acres of rural land currently under public ownership or development control will be more secure with the passing of an amendment to the King County charter concerning open spaces.

Issaquah School District, frustrated by state, postpones math curriculum adoption

The Issaquah School District (ISD) will delay adopting a new high school math curriculum for a year. The delay will allow the district to review the process used thus far, as well as to wait to hear what the state decides.

Park Pointe default not much of an opening for conservation groups

Despite a notice of loan default issued to developer Wellington Parke Pointe LLC, the planned Park Pointe development continues to move forward as far as the City of Issaquah and other local organizations are concerned.

Application for a medical building in north Issaquah ticks all planning boxes

The City of Issaquah is close to approving the construction of a medical office building in the northern reaches of the city. One of the features of the 43,000-square foot, three-level design is that at 64 feet it will exceed the city's maximum building base height of 40 feet.

Fire station at Transit Center moves forward

The City of Issaquah’s Planning Department Development Commission held a community conference on Wednesday to discuss the planned Fire Station #72, to be located at the Issaquah Transit Center site on NW Maple Street.

Repaving projects begin soon in Issaquah

Issaquah Highlands Parade

The annual Issaquah Highlands Parade and festival was a big hit with local children as they enjoyed the sunshine and games. Later in the day the Eastside Master's Chorus performed a special concert.