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Wet and Windy Salmon DaysBetter Sunday weather saves the day
Salmon Days Festival visitors try to keep dry and keep their umbrellas intact Saturday as they brave the rain and gusty winds to visit crafts booths on Front Street North.By Greg Farrar
A heavy downpour and blustery weather put a damper on attendance Saturday at this year’s Salmon Day festival, but the skies cleared up Sunday, much to the delight of organizers.
Sports
Issaquah golfers knock off Liberty
Kevin Moon, of Issaquah, hits a drive on his par-4, 309-yard 8th hole tee shot that helps him birdie the hole and finish in a tie of 36 with teammate Derek Wilson , in the Eagles’ 24-stroke team victory over Liberty. By Greg Farrar
On one of the last beautiful weather days of the year, local prep golfers took to the links Oct. 1 at the Maplewood Golf Course in Renton. Led by the even par performances of Kevin Moon and Derek Wilson, Issaquah defeated Liberty by 24 strokes (189-213). Read more »
Schools
Dad’s day to playFathers join their students on the Cascade Ridge playground for a look at recess activities
Chuck Blondino (right) kneels as he waits to get back in the game of wall ball during the Dads’ Play Day. By Christopher Huber
About 30 fathers had arrived by the end of the first recess Oct. 3 at Cascade Ridge Elementary School.
Local News
Wet and Windy Salmon DaysBetter Sunday weather saves the day Salmon Days Festival visitors try... Read »
Stabbing, reckless gunshots keep area police busyOne injured, one arrested following altercation A 26-year-old Issaquah... Read »
Issaquah-Hobart Road study gets go-aheadA study of ways to improve safety on the Issaquah-Hobart Road while streamlining... Read »
City fees blamed for storefront vacanciesOfficials try to solve problem that’s keeping downtown shops empty Vacant... Read »
City debuts new housing that is attractive, affordableWith balloons, cookies and pizza, the newly refurbished Johnson Hill Apartments... Read »
Mayor’s 2009 budget includes 22 percent surplusIssaquah Mayor Ava Frisinger took the wraps off of her proposed 2009 budget... Read »
Gilman poplars to be replacedThe city plans to remove 22 aging poplar trees on the northwest corner... Read »
Head lice return to schoolsA half-dozen schools in the Issaquah School District have issued warnings... Read »
Two strong candidates, including incumbent, vie for lands commissionerAs the November election approaches, voters have a multitude of candidates... Read »
Tribute bands take center stage at festivalLiberty High School drama students entertain parade spectators in costumes... Read »
Pool meeting draws a crowdNew facility in the Highlands is an option Judging from the people who... Read »
Preston playfield gets financial boost for expansion projectPreston Fields and Community Park, a growing hub of athletic activity in... Read »
Aquifer petition proves slippery for councilThe City Council Sept. 30 held a special meeting to discuss a petition... Read »
Issaquah commuters get more bus routes to Microsoft, SeattleWith ridership nearly 7 percent higher than this time last year, Metro... Read »
City wary of county budget woesKing County’s 2009 budget has a $90 million hole in it, and officials... Read »
State programs could expand local forest conservation areasThe West Tiger Mountain Natural Resource Conservation Area could expand... Read »
Zero-energy home begins with a flush of the toiletWith the ceremonial flush of a high-efficiency toilet, construction began... Read »
Central Park could get turf fieldA multipurpose sports field complex in the Issaquah Highlands could be... Read »
PTSA Council sets focus on middle schoolThe Issaquah PTSA Council will continue working with school district officials... Read »
Job fair returns hereJob seekers can connect with employers who are now hiring at the Eastside... Read »
Opinion
Sports
Issaquah golfers knock off Liberty
Wolves fall to well-balanced Eagles
Record number take on Rotary Run despite foul weather
Teacher gears up for Iron Man triathlon
Issaquah blasts Garfield 55-14
Skyline edges Liberty in dual swim meet
Business
Schools
Welcome to the ‘Festival of Unity’
Community
Civil War blue and gray on display at the library
Inspirational setter returns to Eagles’ volleyball team
Vegetarian shares the virtues of vegetables
Couple hopes for one monster of a Mali fundraiser
Seminar teaches parents about the media
