Election results to be finalized November 25
November 19, 2008
The results of close races in the Nov. 4 election will not be known for certain until all absentee and provisional ballots have been counted. Read more
Voters approve bond for fire station
November 11, 2008
Issaquah voters on Nov. 4 resoundingly approved a $4.5 million bond measure to build a new fire station on Maple Street Northwest at state Route 900. The vote was better than a 2-to-1 ratio in favor.
Voters pick Glenn Anderson by narrow margin
November 11, 2008
Other incumbents win easily, ballot issues also decided
Apart from momentous results in the race for U.S. president, the Nov. 4 election also delivered important decisions for regional races and issues. Read more
City Council votes down property tax increase for 2009
November 11, 2008
In these tough economic times, the City Council feels your pain. On Nov. 3, council members decided to spare you more of it by declining to raise property taxes.
Election results — 5th District, 41st District, Issaquah fire bond
November 5, 2008
NEW — 11:11 a.m. November 5, 2008
Here are election results for the 5th and 41st districts, and Issaquah’s fire bond to build a new station:
Campaign money follows political power
October 28, 2008
Cheryl Pflug tops donations with $160,000 reported so far
Political campaign dollars are flowing freely this season, with incumbents raking in the lion’s share as usual. Also as usual, a look at the donors reveals a lot about the candidates they support in the Nov. 4 general election.
Candidates for 41st District discuss top concerns at forum
October 28, 2008
Transportation, education and the state’s projected budget shortfall were among the top concerns voiced by the four 41st District candidates at an Oct. 18 forum in Newcastle.
Voters to decide on new fire station
October 22, 2008
CORRECTED — 3:28 p.m. October 24, 2008
At Fire Station 72, on state Route 900 at 1770 Maple St., firefighters work from a building that has been considered temporary since 2000.
General election — Tuesday, Nov. 4
October 21, 2008
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Sound Transit Prop. 1 pays for more buses
October 14, 2008
Every day, Laura Hernandez takes Sound Transit’s 554 express bus from the Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride to Bellevue Community College and back, then hops aboard
