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December 8, 2008
The Issaquah Press has joined forces with other newspapers across the state to gather readership and consumer spending information through an online survey.
Walgreens pharmacy held up
December 8, 2008
A man who threatened to shoot Walgreens employees during a holdup Dec. 5 got away with prescription narcotics.
Long-awaited trolley gets a clear track
December 8, 2008
Could be up and running by summer
At long last, the final obstacle to restoring trolley service in Issaquah was removed Dec. 1 by the City Council. A vintage streetcar could be operating downtown by summer 2009. Read more
District schools making it easier to give to the needy
December 8, 2008
Issaquah School District students and their families are hitting the aisles of local stores to help make the holidays a bit brighter for those in need. Read more
Santa so huggable
December 8, 2008
Santa Claus receives a hug from Issaquah History Museums volunteer Jean Cerar Dec. 6 during the Issaquah History Museums’ annual holiday open house at the Issaquah Train Depot. Photo by Greg Farrar.
Metro Route 200 expands
December 8, 2008
King County Transportation Department
Metro Route 200 expands
The popular Metro Route 200 bus will provide expanded service to Talus and the Highlands in 2010, thanks to a financial partnership approved by the City Council Dec. 1. Other partners in the agreement are King County Metro, Port Blakely, Timber Ridge and the Talus Residential Association. Issaquah’s share is 16.9 percent of the annual cost of service, which comes to $234,548 each year to be paid by the city.
City supports bridge tolls, mostly
December 8, 2008
The city of Issaquah has taken an official stand on the question of tolls for the Lake Washington bridges, declaring support for the idea while wanting to keep it affordable to low-wage workers. Read more
Public Meetings
December 8, 2008
Dec. 10
Issaquah School District
Board of Directors Read more
Residents briefed about YWCA housing facility
December 8, 2008
Several residents attended a community meeting discussing the pending lawsuit against King County and the new YWCA housing facility Nov. 24 at the King County Library Service Center.
Government giveaway
December 8, 2008
Al Risdon (left) and Fred Moser, building maintenance workers for the city of Issaquah, unload a van Dec. 4 at the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank that was filled with food donated by city of Issaquah employees. About 538 pounds of food and $678 were donated. By Autumn Monahan/ City of Issaquah
