News Flash

Warm Weather in Forecast

With forecasted temperatures over 85 degrees, the City of Issaquah advises taking precautions against heat-related illnesses.

Safety Tips

• Drink plenty of water – recommended amount is 1 cup per 15 minutes or 1 quart per hour.
• Know the signs/symptoms of heat-...

Community Meeting: 2022 Budget

Before Mayor Mary Lou Pauly presents a proposed budget to the City Council for 2022, now is the time to provide your feedback!

Join us for a virtual meeting at 6-7 p.m. Aug. 4 to learn about the City’s financial forecast for 2022, and provide you...

Provide Your Input: King County Redistricting

The 2021 King County Districting Committee is currently tasked with redrawing the King County Council district boundaries based on the latest Census data.

Now is the time to provide your feedback! Options include:

• Join a community listening session
• Take an o...

Election 2021: City Hall Ballot Drop Box Closes Aug. 3

Voters can return their ballots at the King County Elections ballot drop box outside Issaquah City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way.

The ballot drop box will remain open 24 hours a day until 8 p.m. Aug. 3 — the date of the primary election.

In addition, you can vote...

Wildfire Season: Sign Up for Emergency Notifications

We’re preparing for wildfire season. Are you? 

Even in temperate western Washington, it can take only a few sunny days for forests to dry out enough to catch fire. With windy conditions wildfires can get out of control quickly.

Did you know you can...

City Hall Now Offering In-Person Services

Thanks to public health guidance – and feedback from an online customer survey – the City of Issaquah team has reopened more in-person services, while continuing to offer virtual options.

To improve customer service, Issaquah consolidated many of its servi...

Trailhead Direct Returns in 2021

King County Parks and King County Metro are happy to announce that the Trailhead Direct service will be returning for 2021!

The service will be composed of 2 routes this year — Issaquah Alps and Mt. Si. The season will launch on Saturday, June 5 and run th...

State Parks: Free Entrance Days in 2021

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will again offer 12 free days next year, in which day-use visitors won’t need a Discover Pass to visit state parks by vehicle. The first free day of 2021 is New Year’s Day, Jan. 1.

State Parks free days ...

Upcoming Summer Camps

Check out upcoming Summer Camps/Programs Issaquah Parks & Community Services is offering this Summer! Summer Classes & Clinics begin as early as June 5, and Summer Camps run between June 21 – August 27. Ages range between 3 – 14 years old. All pro...

Photo Contest: A Focus on Home

Photographers of all ages are invited to submit their best images celebrating life in Issaquah Highlands in the “A Focus on Home” Photography Contest, funded in part by the Issaquah Arts Commission. The contest is open from May 1 to July 31. Capture Issaq...