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Dec 30, 2024 · Citing a crisis in funding public education, which includes school closures, increased class sizes, program cuts and severe shortfalls in special education and transportation, a town hall will be held where PTAs, school district leaders and teachers throughout the Eastside will meet with legislators at the beginning of the new year.

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New restrictions on cosmetics tested on animals, tougher penalties for negligent drivers, requirements for hospitals to offer drugs to people possibly exposed to HIV. These are among the changes in Washington state law set to take effect Jan. 1, 2025.

Dec 25, 2024 · In South King County, it’s popular for people to drive up to the mountains to enjoy a day in the snow, either for skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snowshoeing, taking a walk in nature or even just mountaineering — and what better place to visit than Mt. Rainier National Park?

Dec 2, 2024 · Where to Find Santa and Mrs Claus! Historic Shell Holiday Shop: Open Friday through Sunday from Nov. 29 to New Year’s Day, showcasing artisan crafts and locally made gifts. Historically Hip Artisan Market: Held Dec. 14 and 15 at Pickles Playland, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Farm Fresh Market: Local farmers share their goods from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays through Dec. 7 at the Historic Shell.

Mar 21, 2024 · The Issaquah City Council held its general meeting on March 4. During the meeting, the council adopted the 2021 building and fire code; renewed an agreement with King County to fund the Issaquah Senior Center; approved funding for the ARCH Housing Trust Fund; approved the vacation of a right-a-way to begin construction of an off-leash dog park; and approved amendments to the Silverado ...

Oct 1, 2024 · Also, in 2025, drivers for rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber will see a slight income boost. For trips within Seattle in 2025, drivers will earn 68 cents per passenger platform minute and $1.59 per passenger platform mile, or $5.95, whichever is greater.

May 17, 2024 · The previous Barnes & Noble — which closed in 2020 due to its lease expiration — operated at Pickering Place for 25 years. Although the new bookstore will continue to hold a selection of books, magazines, toys, games, gifts and vinyl, it will have an updated look.

Dec 12, 2024 · The King County Council voted Dec. 10 to approve legislation that will alleviate expenses residents incurred due to November’s bomb cyclone weather event.. The storm, with wind gusts up to 74 mph, destroyed multiple homes and caused extensive property damage in East and Southeast King County.