New Modest Mouse EP, Heath Ledger-directed video debut
August 18, 2009
“King Rat” — the new video from Modest Mouse, directed by late actor Heath Ledger — came out Aug. 4 alongside a new EP. The video from the Issaquah band was released at the same time as the EP, “No One’s First, And You’re Next.” Read more
Join discussion about polystyrene ban tonight
August 18, 2009
NEW — 11:45 a.m. Aug. 18, 2009
Issaquah officials will hear from Seattle Public Utilities staffers tonight about Seattle’s ban on polystyrene food containers. Issaquah City Council members are considering a similar measure.
Join officials and business leaders tonight as they discuss the proposal at a Council Sustainability Committee meeting. The panel meets at 5:30 p.m. in the Pickering Room of City Hall Northwest, 1775 12th Ave. N.W.
Port Blakely announces deal for Issaquah Highlands movie theater
August 18, 2009
NEW — 9:25 a.m. Aug. 18, 2009
Issaquah Highlands developer Port Blakely Communities announced today that Regal Entertainment Group will operate a long-planned movie theater in the highlands.
Port Blakely executives said Regal signed a lease for the proposed theater. The theater would feature 14 screens, stadium seating and digital projection and sound. Plans call for a 64,000-square-foot venue called Regal Cinemas Issaquah Highlands Stadium 14. Target opening date: May 2011.
“Issaquah Highlands’ commercial district is expanding on both the retail and commercial fronts and we look forward to welcoming Regal’s new state-of-the-art theater,” Port Blakely President Alan Boeker said in a news release.
The theatre would be built as part of The High Streets retail development at Park Drive and High Street, and 10th Avenue and Highlands Drive.
Plan ahead for Highlands Drive/Sunset Way exit closure
August 18, 2009
NEW — 6 a.m. Aug. 18, 2009
State Department of Transportation crews will close the Interstate 90 eastbound exit to Highlands Drive Northeast and East Sunset Way from 9 p.m. Tuesday – 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Officials advised drivers to use alternate routes, such as the Front Street or High Point exists. During the shutdown, DOT crews will pave and repair catch basins in the area.
Lane restrictions will be in place along East Sunset Way near the interchange from 9 p.m. Monday until 5 a.m. Tuesday. Flaggers will direct traffic through the construction zone.
Crews will close the right lane of westbound I-90 at 164th Avenue Southeast for road maintenance and paving from 9 p.m. Wednesday – 5 a.m. Thursday.
Phyllis Patricia Craig
August 18, 2009
Phyllis Patricia Robinson Craig, of Renton, died Aug. 8, 2009, at her home. She was 56. Read more
Traffic will be limited to a single lane during road restriping
August 17, 2009
NEW — 5 p.m. Aug. 17, 2009
City crews will restripe Southeast Issaquah-Fall City Road from East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast to Southeast 58th Street.
Work will last from 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. today through Thursday, weather permitting. During the restriping, traffic will be limited to a single lane in each direction.
Cedar Grove Composting fire began in woodpile
August 17, 2009
UPDATED — 10:35 a.m. Aug. 18, 2009
Firefighters contained a blaze at a Cedar Grove Composting woodpile early Monday morning. Authorities monitored air quality near the facility south of Issaquah.
Maple Valley Fire & Life Safety Chief Larry Rude said the blaze was “very, very well contained” by 9:30 a.m. Monday.
Maple Valley fire crews responded to a report of a fire at about 5:45 a.m. Flames engulfed a woodpile and sent smoke billowing into the air. Firefighters contained the blaze within 45 minutes, while news helicopters hovered overhead.
By 9:30 a.m., crews were sealing the smoldering area with dirt and compost to starve the flames of oxygen. Rude said light winds and quick action by Cedar Grove employees prevented the fire from spreading.
Crews are monitoring a smoldering compost heap at Cedar Grove Composting. — By Greg Farrar
Bring questions about proposed hotel to Development Commission meeting Wednesday
August 17, 2009
NEW — 6 a.m. Aug. 17, 2009
City development commissioners will listen to comments from residents about a proposed SpringHill Suites by Marriott. Bring comments about the hotel to the Aug. 19 Development Commission meeting.
The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at City Hall South, 135 E. Sunset Way.
Developers are seeking a permit to build a five-story, 143,700-square-foot hotel and two levels of above-grade parking on a 1.6-acre site. The hotel would include 145 rooms and parking for 203 vehicles.
Schedules will be altered as Julius Boehm Pool closes for maintenance
August 16, 2009
NEW — 6 a.m. Aug. 16, 2009
Julius Boehm Pool will close for annual maintenance from Monday through Aug. 23.
For registrations, the pool phone — 837-3350 — will be answered from 8-11 a.m. each day during the closure. Online registrations will be unaffected. Register online here.
From Aug. 24-Sept. 5, the pool will operate with a modified schedule. View the schedule here.
Fall swimming lessons will begin Sept. 8, along with regular public and lap swim schedules. Check out the full schedule here.
State attorney general warns buyers of Cash for Clunkers scams
August 15, 2009
NEW — 6 a.m. Aug. 15, 2009
The state Attorney General’s Office warned would-be car buyers about possible scams related to Cash for Clunkers.
Officials told consumers to avoid bogus Cash for Clunkers Web sites requesting information such as Social Security numbers or bank account information.
Officials also encouraged buyers to watch out for fine print at dealerships. Some dealers are requesting for the customer to make up the difference if the federal government fails to come through with the allowance, Media Relations Manager Kristin Alexander wrote in a blog post on the office’s Web site.
