City delays hiring of probation officer
March 23, 2009
Officials want more financial information before they consider a proposal to hire a probation officer for the Issaquah Municipal Court. Read more
Attend Optimist Club of Issaquah award ceremony Thursday
March 23, 2009
NEW — 5 p.m. March 23, 2009
Members of the Optimist Club of Issaquah awarded a $250 college scholarship to the winner of the club’s essay contest.
Gretchen Stroh, a senior at Stillaguamish Valley School in Arlington, won the contest, which asked entrants to write an essay based on a theme “The Power of Youth.” The contest, which was sponsored by the local chapter of Optimist International, was open to students across the Puget Sound area.
Apply for amnesty for unpermitted work before April 1
March 23, 2009
NEW — 6 a.m. March 23, 2009
King County’s Department of Development and Environmental Services is offering a fee amnesty program through April 1 to any unpermitted construction, clearing or grading activity that occurred prior to Oct. 1, 2008.
Property owners can file a retroactive application and engage the permit review process at the same standard permit fee rate, rather than the customary double rate for building activity conducted without a permit.
Call 206-296-6713 to learn more.
Contaminated soil found at Overlake Center site
March 22, 2009
NEW — 6 a.m. March 21, 2009
Workers are taking steps to prevent groundwater contamination after old tires and a leaky metal drum were unearthed at a construction site along East Lake Sammamish Parkway.
City Public Works Engineering Director Bob Brock said city officials took precautions because the debris was uncovered near a well that serves the Overdale neighborhood. Debris had not contaminated the well, he said.
“You want to take extra steps to preclude anything from happening,” he added.
Contribute to local and South African students through Generation Joy until Friday
March 21, 2009
NEW — 6 a.m. March 21, 2009
Thousands of Issaquah students have been rummaging through their closets, drawers and garages to find items they can give to others a half-world away, and you can help.
Students from Beaver Lake Middle School have been making presentations to other schools in the district to help them raise donations for orphans and students in South Africa.
The students made a presentation to Clark Elementary School students March 11. This is the first year Clark students will join Beaver Lake students in raising donations of items for Generation Joy.
Police arrest two men during failed vehicle theft
March 20, 2009
NEW — 5:45 p.m. March 20, 2009
Issaquah officers arrested two men whose attempt to steal a sport-utility vehicle today was foiled by a red light.
The owner of a Toyota 4Runner reported the vehicle stolen from The Timbers at Issaquah Ridge apartment complex, 23425 S.E. Black Nugget Road.
While police were collecting information from the owner at 11:50 a.m., two officers in a police cruiser spotted the 4Runner nearby. As the officers turned their patrol vehicle around, the SUV fled north on East Lake Sammamish Parkway.
IRS and partners offer free ‘Super Saturday’ help tomorrow
March 20, 2009
NEW — 6 a.m. March 20, 2009
The Internal Revenue Service and many of its community partners will open their doors tomorrow to help people who need free tax preparation, a question answered or a payment schedule arranged.
Four IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Bellevue will be open for “Super Saturday” to provide free tax help to area residents. IRS employees will be going the extra mile to prepare basic tax returns for those whose income is less than $42,000; to work with people having a hard time paying; and to provide tax forms and information about e-File, which can speed refunds.
Vote today for King Conservation District board supervisor
March 19, 2009
NEW — 10 a.m. March 19, 2009
Voters cast ballots today for a King Conservation District board supervisor.
Polls are open at the Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. In order to cast a ballot, voters must present proper identification, such as a driver’s license, passport or birth certificate.
Three contenders are seeking election to the five-member volunteer board. Carnation residents Preston Drew and David Mauk, as well as Seattle write-in candidate Mark Sollitto, are seeking the post.
King County Conservation Voters endorsed Sollitto; the King County Republican Party backs Drew.
Southeast May Valley Road restricted to one lane until November
March 19, 2009
NEW — 9 a.m. March 19, 2009
Traffic on Southeast May Valley Road is restricted to one lane just west of Issaquah-Hobart Road. The closure started at 6 a.m. today.
Crews are replacing the Bandaret Bridge across Issaquah Creek. The roadway is expected to be narrowed to one lane over the creek through November.
A new temporary traffic signal at 230th Avenue Southeast and May Valley Road will allow vehicles to proceed through the construction zone in one direction at a time.
The King County Department of Transportation is overseeing the $5.5 million project.
The existing bridge, near Issaquah-Hobart Road between 230th Avenue Southeast and 231st Place Southeast, carries about 5,100 vehicles daily – too many for an aging, deteriorating structure, transportation officials said.
Pine Lake pottery class / March 17, 2009
March 17, 2009
