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Gubernatorial hopefuls support hatcheries, parks
Democrat Jay Inslee and Republican Rob McKenna clashed in a recent series of debates, but the candidates vying to serve as Washington’s next governor share similar positions on local issues, such as...
View ArticleParks waive fees for all on Veterans Day weekend
Residents can explore the outdoors for free as state and national parks waive entrance fees for Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 10-12. Lake Sammamish, Squak Mountain and other state parks do not require a...
View ArticleMeteorologists forecast blustery, soggy Thanksgiving
NEW — 6 a.m. Nov. 19, 2012 Expect a soggy Thanksgiving and a side of rain in the days before the holiday, as series of systems batters Western Washington. The weather comes as rain-soaked Pacific...
View ArticleState adds flexible start date to Discover Pass
NEW — 6 a.m. Nov. 23, 2012 State agencies encourage holiday shoppers to consider a Discover Pass as a gift for family and friends interested in the outdoors. Officials added a feature recently to allow...
View ArticleOffer ideas for future of Lake Sammamish State Park
Lake Sammamish State Park, a 512-acre urban oasis surrounded by Issaquah and a destination long overdue for a makeover, is in the spotlight again as city and state officials seek residents’ ideas for...
View ArticleCommunity offers ideas, support for Lake Sammamish State Park
NEW — 5 p.m. Dec. 11, 2012 State officials laid the groundwork Monday for a community organization to support Lake Sammamish State Park as residents met to consider lifelines for the cash-strapped...
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Our state park needs passionate ‘friends’ Lake Sammamish State Park needs a group of passionate people to come together as Friends of Our State Park. Both leaders and roll-up-your-sleeves volunteers...
View ArticleCommunity offers support for Lake Sammamish State Park booster group
State officials laid the groundwork Dec. 10 for a community organization to support Lake Sammamish State Park as residents met to consider lifelines for the cash-strapped park. Issaquah and the...
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2013 goals are imperative for Issaquah Our news staff and editorial board put their heads together each year to create a list of 2013 goals for the Issaquah area. Some are repeats from former years,...
View ArticleTastin’ n Racin’ event ends after 16 years
After 16 years of thunderous hydroplane racing and family-friendly fun, Tastin’ n Racin’ will come to an end. Citing rising expenses and unreasonable insurance requirements, organizers made the...
View ArticleExplore state, national parks at no cost for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
NEW — 10 a.m. Jan. 15, 2013 Washingtonians can observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Lake Sammamish State Park and other state facilities, Tiger Mountain State Forest and other state forestlands, or in...
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Legislators’ priorities reflect education, transportation needs
Lawmakers confronted a familiar scenario as the Legislature convened Jan. 14 — a budget shortfall, opposing pressures to preserve essential services and rein in government spending, and a court mandate...
View ArticleState approves plan for Issaquah Creek, Lake Sammamish
NEW — 10 a.m. Jan. 17, 2013 The state Department of Ecology approved King County rules for development near shorelines, including Issaquah Creek and Lake Sammamish, county and state officials announced...
View ArticleCity Council applicants offer varied skills
Members to appoint candidate Jan. 29 The applicants for a rare open seat on the City Council include long-established community leaders — and some candidates from the last time the council accepted...
View ArticleState OKs King County rules for creek, lake
The state Department of Ecology approved King County rules for development near shorelines, including Issaquah Creek and Lake Sammamish, county and state officials announced Jan. 17. The plan, or...
View ArticleLeaders needed for Lake Sammamish State Park group
The effort to establish a community organization to support Lake Sammamish State Park is on the agenda for a Feb. 14 meeting hosted by the state parks agency. The meeting is the latest step in a...
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Man crashes experimental plane in Lake Sammamish, again
When Redmond resident Paul Weston crashed his experimental plane in Lake Sammamish on March 4, there was a bit of déjà vu. Weston, who was not seriously injured, had crashed the same plane in about the...
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Family friendly bird walk is May 18
Lorenzo Rohani, 13, does some birdwatching with a camera, long lens and tripod. He gives a talk May 18 at an Eastside Audubon event.By Michael Rohani A guided family birding walk at Lake Sammamish...
View ArticleTake a walk and make new Friends tonight at state park
NEW — 2:10 p.m. July 3, 2013 Join The Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park tonight at 7 p.m. for a walk. The group will meet at the large rotunda inside the park, on the right as you turn into the...
View ArticleState budget includes funding for Lake Sammamish State Park projects
NEW — 7 p.m. July 3, 2013 Though the budget was slow to pass, Lake Sammamish State Park will benefit from the results of two legislative special sessions. A total of $3.5 million will be allocated to...
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