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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Hall of Fame: Meet our Community Awards Winners

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Mayor Mary Lou Pauly presented the 2023 Hall of Fame award during the Issaquah Community Awards celebration on May 25.

Over the years – and through their many contributions to Issaquah – members of the Hall of Fame have raised the bar w...

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Posted on: April 7, 2023

Uniquely Issaquah Podcast: Fire Chief Lane

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On this episode of Uniquely Issaquah, Fire Chief Ben Lane sits down with Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly to discuss his new role as Chief of Eastside Fire and Rescue. Uniquely Issaquah is a conversation with and about interesting people, places and events i...

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Posted on: May 15, 2023

New Buzz Podcast Episode: Tourism

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On the latest episode of The Buzz, Autumn and Jen talk about new food options in town and interview Christy Garrard from Visit Issaquah.

Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Spotify or TuneIn.

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

Council Compensation: Independent Salary Commission

The City recently convened an Independent Salary Commission to review City Council compensation. In accordance with IMC 2.90, the Commission is to study the relationship between councilmembers’ salaries and the costs personally incurred by counc...

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

In Mailboxes Soon: Water Quality Report

Learn more about where your water comes from, how it's delivered and how to conserve it.

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Posted on: May 2, 2023

Council Reviewing Draft Capital Improvement Plan

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Following the May 1, 2023 City Council Meeting, City Council is reviewing a draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). 

About the CIP

The CIP lists Issaquah’s planned infrastructure investments from roads to parks over a six-year time frame. The proposa...

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Posted on: April 19, 2023

Boards and Commissions Shift to Microsoft Teams Platform

The City’s 12 advisory boards and City Council are now meeting in person; however, the City continues to provide virtual attendance options to members of the public for a number of these meetings. 

Shifting to Microsoft Teams

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Hall of Fame: Meet our Community Awards Winners

Mayor Mary Lou Pauly presented the 2023 Hall of Fame award during the Issaquah Community Awards celebration on May 25.

Over the years – and through their many contributions to Issaquah – members of the Hall of Fame have raised the bar w...

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Community
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Bear Aware: Take Precautions to Prevent Conflicts

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Issaquah is bear country. Throughout the Pacific Northwest, spring and summer are bear season. Recent reports of black bear activity serve as a reminder to take precautions to avoid bear encounters. Unsecured garbage containers, pet food and birdfeeders c...

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Posted on: April 7, 2023

Stay Connected to the City

The City has a number of ways to stay engaged on what's happening around town!

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The City of Issaquah website lets you subscribe to receive information by topic. Interested in what's happening in the Issaquah Highlands, see what&am...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Affordable Connectivity Program - Internet Service Discount

Affordable Connectivity Program provides a discount of up to $30 per month towards internet service and a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a device for eligible households. Eligibility is defined as the household is a...

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Human Services
Posted on: March 10, 2023

Free Financial Coaching with Hopelink

Hopelink’s Financial Capability Program provides free, professional financial coaching to help members of our community sort through complex financial challenges and build long-term financial stability. There is no income eligibility requirement...

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Human Services
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Home Repair Services for Seniors

Resources for aging in place that can assist with minor to major home repairs:

Rebuilding Together ensures housing stability for low-income homeowners by providing home safety and accessibility improvements free of charge to homeowners who are elderly. To ...

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Human Services
Posted on: September 15, 2022

Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) through Hopelink

The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) provides emergency assistance to low-income households who are disconnected or are in imminent threat of disconnection of services. 

To be eligible for the program you must owe a current o...

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

Water Main Surveying in Your Neighborhood

The City is completing surveying in the South Lake Sammamish neighborhood as part of the first phase of future water main replacement projects happening in 2024-2027. 

Surveying will be completed in three zones with zones A and B starting immediat...

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Posted on: May 19, 2023

Memorial Day Weekend Closures

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In observance of Memorial Day, please note that the Issaquah Community Center and Senior Center will be closed on May 27, 28 and 29. The Julius Boehm Pool will be closed May 28 and 29. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, May 30. City Hall will also ...

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Tips: Registering For Summer Swim Lessons

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The City's hugely popular swim lesson classes at the Julius Boehm Pool have two summer registration windows coming up on May 26 and July 21.

Swim lessons tend to fill up faster than any other program our Parks team offer. 

Looking to register your ...

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Posted on: March 28, 2023

Pickleball Options in Issaquah are Growing

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Today marks the one-year anniversary of pickleball becoming the official sport of Washington. While it may have been invented on Bainbridge Island, the Issaquah community has embraced the sport as its own. In 2021, the City incorporated six pickleball cou...

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Posted on: November 3, 2022

2023 Free Park Days

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Another reason to explore all that our beautiful state has to offer! The State Park Free Pass Days for 2023 have been released. On these days, no Discover Pass is needed to park on lands managed by Washington State Parks, Washington Department of Fish and...

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Posted on: May 24, 2023

Shoplifting and Shopping Cart Shenanigans in Issaquah

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The weekly crime blotter provides a local snapshot of crimes, arrests and other law enforcement activity in the City of Issaquah for the prior week. The blotter compiles incidents deemed noteworthy by IPD and does not include all calls, incidents or self-...

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Posted on: May 15, 2023

Car Fires and DUIs in Issaquah

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The weekly crime blotter provides a local snapshot of crimes, arrests and other law enforcement activity in the City of Issaquah for the prior week. The blotter compiles incidents deemed noteworthy by IPD and does not include all calls, incidents or self-...

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Posted on: May 9, 2023

Shoplifting Thefts and DUIs in Issaquah

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The weekly crime blotter provides a local snapshot of crimes, arrests and other law enforcement activity in the City of Issaquah for the prior week. The blotter compiles incidents deemed noteworthy by IPD and does not include all calls, incidents or self-...

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Posted on: May 2, 2023

Agile Neighbors and Shoplifting Thefts in Issaquah

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The weekly crime blotter provides a local snapshot of crimes, arrests and other law enforcement activity in the City of Issaquah for the prior week. The blotter compiles incidents deemed noteworthy by IPD and does not include all calls, incidents or self-...

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

Accidents and DUIs in Issaquah

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The weekly crime blotter provides a local snapshot of crimes, arrests and other law enforcement activity in the City of Issaquah for the prior week. The blotter compiles incidents deemed noteworthy by IPD and does not include all calls, incidents or self-...

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Posted on: April 18, 2023

Machetes and Fluffy Dogs in Issaquah

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The weekly crime blotter provides a local snapshot of crimes, arrests and other law enforcement activity in the City of Issaquah for the prior week. The blotter compiles incidents deemed noteworthy by IPD and does not include all calls, incidents or self-...

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Posted on: April 12, 2023

Burglar Caught on Camera and Mischievous Juveniles in Issaquah

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The weekly crime blotter provides a local snapshot of crimes, arrests and other law enforcement activity in the City of Issaquah for the prior week. The blotter compiles incidents deemed noteworthy by IPD and does not include all calls, incidents or self-...

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Posted on: April 5, 2023

DUIs and Good Samaritans in Issaquah

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The weekly crime blotter provides a local snapshot of crimes, arrests and other law enforcement activity in the City of Issaquah for the prior week. The blotter compiles incidents deemed noteworthy by IPD and does not include all calls, incidents or self-...

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Posted on: March 28, 2023

Shoplifting and Teenage Shenanigans in Issaquah

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Senior Center: June Newsletter is Here!

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The June Newsletter is here! We have tons of resources, events and classes. Be sure to check out the lunch menu to see what is being offered daily!

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Posted on: April 20, 2023

Senior Center: May Newsletter is Here!

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The May Newsletter is here! We have tons of resources, events and classes. Be sure to check out the lunch menu to see what is being offered daily!

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Posted on: May 17, 2023

Heat Pump Opportunities

This last week as heat gripped Issaquah and the greater Pacific Northwest, many of us asked a question that is becoming more and more relevant: Should I install air conditioning? 

Why Heat Pumps?

A heat pump moves hot air from one place to another,...

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Posted on: April 18, 2023

Environmental Awards: Meet the Honorees

The City of Issaquah recognized community members or organizations that have shown exceptional effort and dedication to protecting and stewarding the environment and the surrounding community with the Ruth and Dan Kees Award and the Community Environmenta...

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Posted on: April 18, 2023

Traffic Alert: 12th Ave NW and SR 900

A roadway improvement project is beginning on Monday, April 24 on 12th Ave NW at the intersection with state Route 900/17th Ave NW and NW Sammamish Road. The project is expected to be completed by early November 2023. 

This construction will:

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Traffic Alert: Squak Mountain Impacts

An extensive right of way utility project is beginning on Monday, March 20. The project is expected to take approximately three months to complete. Crews will be drilling underground to upgrade power cable conduits.

Work hours will be Monday through Friday...

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