Ramos was 69 years old. He died during a trail run
my North and South,” Perry wrote in the post
Ramos and Perry have two children together: Maya and Max
“I don’t know how I’ll do this without him
Ramos had represented the 5th Legislative District
which stretches from Issaquah to Snoqualmie Pass to Enumclaw
He first served in Washington’s House of Representatives and was voted into the state Senate in November
Ramos was on the Issaquah City Council from 2016 to 2019
Many lawmakers and others from across the state expressed shock and sadness Sunday morning on social media
Bob Ferguson said he was “deeply saddened” and that the “shocking death is difficult to process.”
“Bill was a dedicated public servant and a delightful person,” Ferguson said
called the news a “devastating loss” not only for the caucus
The King County Council released a statement calling Ramos a “true public servant whose passion for his community never wavered.”
“He was not only a hardworking and effective legislator
but a personal friend to many of us at King County and the beloved husband of our colleague
Councilmember Sarah Perry,” they wrote. “Bill will be remembered as a dedicated family member with the heart of an adventurer and a love of the woods.”
Department of Transportation in the Federal Transit Administration from 2005 to 2013 as a community planner
specializing in the Tribal Transit Program and rural and small urban area transit systems
As the federal tribal liaison for the agency
Ramos worked to improve public transit on tribal lands with 56 tribes in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska
Ramos was chair of the State Government and Tribal Affairs Committee and vice chair of the Latino Democratic Caucus
Ramos was vice chair on the Senate Transportation Committee and a member of the Senate Members of Color Caucus
As a vice chair of the House Transportation Committee, he helped craft a nearly $17 billion transportation funding package in 2022
providing large-scale investments for Washington’s highways
ferries and infrastructure for bikes and pedestrians.
Ramos’ connection to the land and people were foundational for his career as a public servant
she said Ramos “died doing what he loved — running on one of the many trails near our Issaquah home.”
these runs were a way to relieve stress during a busy legislative session
a way to stay active — and exercise our dog Sadie — and a way to reconnect to the forests and hills he loved that shaped his career,” Perry wrote
Ramos ran Dance All Night from 1996 to 2013
“Losing my dance partner in life — and public service — is a shocking and unimaginable loss,” Perry said
said on X that her “heart breaks” for Perry and the family
“We just had the best catch-up conversation over a meal at a labor meeting,” she said
Kim Schrier to the regional chamber of commerce
“Senator Ramos was more than just a political figure; he was a beloved pillar of our Eastside King County community
dedicating his life to service and making a positive impact on everyone he encountered,” the SnoValley Chamber of Commerce posted on Facebook
Details on how Ramos’ life will be celebrated will be shared soon
Seattle Times reporter Taylor Blatchford contributed to this story
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The idea of taking a light rail train to Issaquah seems like a far-off dream at this point
with service not set to start until sometime between 2041 and 2044
the City of Issaquah is getting an early start on planning for its only light rail station
which is set to be the final stop on a future line that will add four stations and connect to three existing stations in Bellevue
While the city has seen a fair amount of population growth in recent decades, most of that has occurred on the city’s periphery. Though Issaquah has been pursuing plans for infill development in Central Issaquah for years
it may take a catalyst like light rail to finally make it happen
The process to hash out that guide brought to light some competing interests that will duel for control of the city’s vision over the coming years
this early work is intended to smooth the process as light rail planning starts to ramp up
“This really creates the framework that we’ll need to evaluate future decisions
the track alignment needed for that station location
and then future action items such as land use and zoning to support that station area,” City of Issaquah transportation planner Thomas Valdriz told the council
“Sound Transit will be using this just as a starting point so they know what our aspirations are and so they can identify projects that are going to meet local needs as well as regional needs.”
At the heart of the conversation is: how much can Issaquah assert its priorities with an independent transit agency like Sound Transit
with how will those priorities impact transit riders and the broader region
draws a line in the sand around encouraging the area around a future light rail station to be walkable and well-developed
the Central Issaquah station area will be a vibrant
well-connected hub where people of all ages and abilities can easily live
“Designed for walkability and sustainability
the guiding principles utilize several regional models for how Issaquah might approach its own planning
Transit-oriented development (TOD) advocates have cited Redmond as an example of a city that is focusing its main downtown station on amenities rather than parking
with satellite park-and-rides at Marymoor Village and Redmond Technology stations providing alternative parking options
“By distributing parking across multiple locations
Redmond balances commuter needs with TOD priorities
ensuring land near stations is used for high-density
mixed-use development instead of large parking lots,” the guiding principles document notes
“Issaquah can adopt a similar strategy by leveraging nearby existing and planned park-and-ride facilities to serve commuters while preserving valuable land near the future Central Issaquah Station for TOD.”
Other examples that Issaquah is turning to are less than ideal
which will see light rail service begin in 2026
is touted as a positive example of a city that shaped Sound Transit decision-making around its own city goals
“[Federal Way] collaborated with Sound Transit to shift the light rail alignment from SR-99 to I-5
preventing redundancy with King County Metro’s RapidRide A Line,” the document states
“This adjustment minimized disruptions to existing transit services while preserving the city’s vision for the SR-99 corridor
Federal Way’s approach highlights how early and consistent advocacy
can help guide Sound Transit’s project to better align with local priorities.”
The decision to route Federal Way Link via I-5 instead of SR 99 is widely regarded by transit advocates as a major mistake
Light rail would never be redundant with A Line bus service
which terminates in Tukwila rather than heading to Seattle
the final alignment that was chosen ultimately reinforced parking-oriented stations like the one at S 272nd Street in Kent
which is paired with a 1,100-stall parking garage
concerns about impacts to existing properties along SR 99 won out over transit rider experience and the potential to add dense housing near stations
it illustrates how station placement discussions can ultimately end up throwing riders under the bus
More than trying to copy a specific outcome
Issaquah clearly sees its regional peers as a model to follow in terms of trying to push for its interests with Sound Transit
“Sound Transit will be making final decisions
but we do have some pretty significant tools that can help us really steer the conversation,” Valdriz told the council in mid-March
we’re looking at zoning and land use as well as permitting
And so when we talk about zoning and land use
we’re really talking about ways that we can support transit operations from a densities of jobs and housing perspective
as well as the amenities that are going to support a successful light rail station.”
as the furthest east station currently planned on any Sound Transit vision map
will ultimately prove to be a draw for riders trying to access the system from further east in King County: cities like Sammamish
During the process of adopting the guiding principles
the issue of how Issaquah will be ready to handle questions around designing for those users came up multiple times
It’s clear that many Issaquah councilmembers aren’t wild about building a large parking garage next to their new station
One lawmaker cited the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) as one system that is too car-oriented
“If the vision is that Sound Transit is going to serve those folks with busses
then the station would need to have a larger number of bus bays
right?” Issaquah Councilmember Tola Marts said last month
“If the vision is — and you know where my concern comes from
it’s MARTA and the 2000-stall parking garages that are at the end of every single MARTA line
So if we have a vision for how we believe this station — we have to talk about how the station will work within Sound Transit as a whole
not merely for what we hope to get out of the station [as a city].”
in a clear illustration of their expendability
but the full ST3 build out still includes thousands of new parking stalls
these guiding principles clearly represent an attempt to pivot away from Issaquah’s station becoming a park-and-ride
It recommends leveraging a distributed parking strategy: “This approach preserves valuable station-adjacent land for housing
transit-oriented environment while still accommodating regional commuters.”
Issaquah’s early principles focus instead on last-mile connections for people who walk and bike
It also recommends Issaquah advocate for forward compatibility
not only for the light rail network but also for other local and intercity public transit options that may not exist yet
While this is only the beginning of the conversation
the seeds have been planted when it comes to issues to watch over the next couple of decades
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Bad doughnuts disappoint — but great doughnuts
You can hear them at Issaquah’s newest doughnut spot
These brioche doughnuts are puffed into a cloudlike orb
then coated in a light dusting of sugar that practically glitters in sunlight
Owners Noah and Annie Kim have around 70 fillings perfected
There are seasonal flavors like candied yams and apple honey crisp
Asian specialties like azuki and matcha mascarpone
even savory flavors like the everything doughnut
“There’s no rhyme or reason of which ones we do and what frequency,” Noah Kim says
“It’s all about what Annie feels like and then any seasonal flavors.”
Kim says they’re focusing on quality to start
making around 600 doughnuts per day on weekdays and 800 on weekends
be prepared to wait in a quick-moving line for the wonderfully puffy doughnuts ($3.75-$5.50)
Coconut lovers shouldn’t miss the haupia and I’ve got my eye out for the honey pistachio
Annie Kim started making doughnuts and perfecting her brioche recipe in early 2022
selling sweet treats to friends and neighbors before expanding to the Maple Valley and Renton farmers markets in summer 2023
selling around 400 doughnuts at each market weekly for a few seasons before opening a permanent restaurant
and they’re looking to add more Korean-inspired menu items
like a pancake filled with sweet brown sugar called hotteok and glutinous rice doughnuts called chapssal
They’re slowly adding additional treats
and caffeinated drinks are also on the horizon
including “matcha and azuki red bean lattes.”
After getting established at those local farmers markets
it was time to find a brick-and-mortar location for Good Lazy
The couple searched across King County before settling in Issaquah
“There are some really great doughnut shops in Seattle proper,” Noah Kim says
“and we wanted to bring something to outer King County.”
The diner — which first opened in 2011 — suffered a devastating fire in May 2021 that led to an extended closure
The diner reopened in November 2024 with a brand-new building and a slightly smaller menu of breakfast and lunch specialties
Two menu items that made the cut for the new menu are the chilaquiles ($15) and the lemon ricotta pancakes ($17) — with good reason
The chilaquiles come with your choice of red or green salsa plus three velvety scrambled eggs
The chilaquiles are a bit heavy on the sour cream (I got an ice cream scoop’s worth)
but mixing it all together with the crunchy
saucy tortilla chips and fluffy eggs makes for a pleasing contrast in textures and richness
The lemon ricotta pancakes are a sweet yet tangy cloud — with just the right hit of external crispness from the hot griddle
There’s plenty of fresh fruit scattered atop the pancakes alongside a scoop of fluffy lemon ricotta cream
Finishing everything off is a side of maple syrup
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Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils
Both directions of traffic will be closed around the clock until May 21
No fish or people were harmed in the April 22 fire
— Newly released numbers from the Issaquah Police Department show there has been a 350% increase in juvenile fights since the start of August compared with the same time period a year ago
Police said many of the instances involved juveniles in middle school
Issaquah officers took 18 reports of juveniles being involved in fights
That compares to four incidents in the corresponding time period in 2023
Police noted that each report was among groups of juveniles in a public setting in the city of Issaquah
investigators said officers consistently see clusters of calls reporting juvenile fighting at the beginning of a school year
They added that most reports of fight-related activity come from adult witnesses
police noted that 72% of reported fights occurred in the hours after school ends for the day
and are often reported to occur around school properties and within a few blocks of Issaquah schools
KOMO News learned the increase in juvenile fights was the subject of an Oct
3 memo from the principal of Issaquah Middle School
Mark Jergens-Zmuda noted that his educators had seena spike in students fighting
as well as fights being recorded by onlookers
To combat this,Jergens-Zmuda said several grade-level assemblies had been held focusing on school-wide expectations
he reminded parents of several campus regulations
including a rule where students are mandated to be seated for the first 15 minutes of lunch
He also said students would no longer be able to gather outside on a nearby hill after school
and some measures have been put in place," he wrote
"Ensuring a safe and supportive school environment is our top priority."
he also stated that Issaquah Middle School is seeking parent volunteers to help supervise the school's lunch period or to assist before and after school
the Issaquah School District wrote the following:
"Schools across the country have student altercations
we take every instance of student altercations seriously
and investigate them in accordance with Washington state law as well as Issaquah School District policies and regulations
Student privacy laws do not allow us to share specific information about individual instances of altercations
staff and families to support our students
We appreciate the partnership of our staff
A small plot of vacant land next to Issaquah Creek will soon become the city's first Miyawaki Forest
planted with a diverse mix of native plants and trees
"The Miyawaki method is a technique for quickly growing forests using native plants in small
urbanized areas," said Issaquah's Urban Forest Supervisor Dan Hintz
The Miyawaki Forest method was developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki
It's one of the most effective ways for creating forest cover quickly on degraded land - using only native species to simulate the layers of a natural forest in a small area
Miyawaki forests grow 10 times faster and are typically 30 times denser than other afforestation methods
They are quick to establish and maintenance-free after the first 2-3 years
WA DNR: Miyawaki Forests: Building Community with Native Plants
Volunteers will plant more than 900 saplings on the roughly 3,000-square-foot lot in downtown Issaquah
"It is a former home site (that has been removed) along Issaquah Creek that was acquired by the city about a decade ago," said Hintz
"It has great visibility/accessibility and is along Issaquah Creek
so there are added benefits of restoring this location as it relates to community engagement
"I was impressed by the diversity of native plants and trees
the speed at which the forest grows and sequesters carbon
as well as the community involvement," said Newcombe
Miller thought it would be fun to create a Miyawaki Forest in Issaquah so they reached out to Hintz
"Dan located a great site along the Issaquah Creek that has degraded soil that will be improved significantly by this project," said Newcombe
The aim is to attain a completely mature forest – a biodiversity oasis with climax trees like cedars
Douglas firs and bigleaf maples – but in 15-40 years
rather than the 150-200 years it takes in nature
"The key to the approach is to prepare and supercharge the soil with natural nutrients
then plant a very high volume of saplings from the four layers of a natural forest: canopy
shrub and ground cover – all at the same time
so from the start they compete for sunlight and therefore grow faster," said Miller
made of Green Issaquah experts and volunteers
and mulch so the saplings have maximal growth conditions
"One way I think of a Miyawaki Forest is that it's a kind of botanical time machine
where we get to create and experience a forest as it might have been when the first human being ever stepped foot in the Issaquah Valley," said Miller
Miller said there is a strong community component to the Miyawaki Forest
"Professor Miyawaki felt it was vital that the community
be strongly engaged in planning and maintaining the project," he said
Organizers are looking for 50 volunteers for planting day on March 15. Registration is required
Volunteers will also be needed for subsequent maintenance events
Susan Wyatt is a freelance writer for Seattle Refined
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The website highlighted the city's easy access to trailheads and Lake Sammamish State Park
as well as its scenic views of Tiger Mountain
as some of its most notably welcoming features
Publishing resource and geography website WorldAtlas has named Issaquah among Washington's 10 most neighborly towns
inviting environment that feels like home,” said Christina Bruning
president of the Downtown Issaquah Association
“Our small businesses treat everyone like family.”
Another way Issaquah is additionally fostering neighborliness in the city currently is through the Downtown Issaquah Association's fundraiser for one of its programs, Flowers on Front. (Check out the donation page here.)
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Eastbound Interstate 90 will have two right lanes closed between Front Street and Highlands Drive Northeast in Issaquah from 7 a.m
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“In my career 20 years I’ve been (at Eastside Fire and Rescue)
this is probably my busiest day that I’ve been on," said Battalion Chief Ryan Anderson
Hurricane-force winds on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning left Issaquah scattered with downed trees and debris
power outages are extensive across the town as downed powerlines have blocked some of the area's busiest arterials
Battalion Chief Anderson told KOMO News it is incredibly hazardous to drive around Issaquah because people may be electrocuted by downed powerlines or they may be involved in a car crash because of fallen trees in the middle of the roadways
We let our guard down when we don’t feel the wind anymore," he noted
KOMO News' cameras captured plenty of close calls as folks like Lisa Carmen nearly drove into downed powerlines that were largely undiscernible until a distance of only 20 feet away
the power company can come soon to fix these lines," said said
Beyond fallen trees and downed electrical lines
Eastside Fire and Rescue noted increasing danger with so many people using generators
As people struggle without power in many parts of Issaquah
Eastside Fire and Rescue said they had responded to four generator-related fires since Wednesday morning
"We were hoping (the emergency calls were gonna slow down today
and it hasn’t," Battalion Chief Anderson said
"We’ve been going from one response to another to another."
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— City of Issaquah officials told KOMO News they will be working with businesses that have experienced hardship due to the "bomb cyclone," damage from the storm
the city’s communications manager said “We know how challenging this situation is for our business community
the cost of fuel for businesses utilizing generators
and service providers that the loss of revenue during this critical holiday season is devastating.”
Rush said FEMA and small business assistance resources need to be authorized at the federal and state levels
the city’s economic development team is working with businesses
“The Mayor and ED team held a call with 85 business representatives to understand what immediate needs were and how best the City can support," said Rush
"We are connecting businesses with existing business resources such as loan programs
We are encouraging businesses to keep track of expenses and losses by saving receipts and logging losses
We are also reminding them to review their business insurance policies for potential financial reimbursement.”
Rush said it’s important to check on your neighbors during this time
reached out regarding the damages at their location and need for assistance in supporting music instructors that rented space
Multiple organizations and companies responded and are working to coordinate a solution to allow these instructors to continue during the building reconstruction,” Rush said
Rush also said they have a #IssaquahLoyal campaign centered around shopping locally which will be even more important now
“Our community can play a vital role in helping our business community recover this holiday season
At the moment it’s challenging to calculate the economic impact to the community," Rush added
“We are focused on critical city utilities
and working with Puget Sound Energy to see power restored citywide.”
Eric Paschal who owns "Levitate Gastropub" on Front Street said
“I’ve already projected that we will be below target this year because we’ve lost a busy week traditionally,” he added
That’s the thing that is front and center of my mind.”
The lights came back on at Paschal’s business on Saturday afternoon
He told KOMO News it felt good to walk back inside and he was hoping to get the business back on schedule since they’d lost wages
Roberta Fuhr at "Experience Tea" said
and then the lights came on and it was just glorious!”
Fuhr hopes people can visit to support struggling small businesses
“We really appreciate everybody coming down and shopping local
There’s great stores down here and restaurants.”
MYNORTHWEST NEWS
BY KIRO 7 NEWS STAFF
Fire crews answered a call of a fire in a three-story multi-housing building in Issaquah on Sunday afternoon
crews from Eastside Fire & Rescue arrived at 4600 West Sammamish Parkway Southeast to flames coming out of one of the units
The fire was on the first floor and threatening to spread to the other floors
crews were able to get a handle on the fire and prevent the spread
The residents and those in the units on the second and third floors above the fire were displaced as a result
the American Red Cross will be helping the displaced families with their necessities
There were no injuries reported and the pet turtle in the unit was found unharmed
But even after a below-average snow season
particularly the trio of high points — Tiger
Squak and Cougar mountains — that serve as the principal peaks within the Issaquah Alps
a stretch of forested hills along Interstate 90 so dubbed by the late conservationist Harvey Manning.
part of a 12-mile network of trails that can be accessed by a number of trailheads
but it does keep you nice and covered during rainy moments because it’s very forested
and at this time of year it has some waterfalls
“This trail is also maintained by King County
and I think it’s wonderful,” Ngo said
“It provides you with a little bit of a view
but it also gives you a chance to do a lot of plant identification
and there’s some nice tumbling water along the way.”
Take Exit 13 on I-90 onto Lakemount Boulevard Southeast and go about 3 miles south to reach the Red Town trailhead
De Leo is believed to be the name of some early settlers
and the “wall” is a large section of extruded rock
a lot of flowers spring up in this area,” she said
it’s also an area that has a lot of conifers
which are unique in this area since we have other types of trees out here.”
Take Highway 900 south from I-90 (Exit 15)
drive west east on Southeast May Valley Road
take a hard right on Southeast 112th Street
which becomes 169th Avenue Southeast; park along the road where a hiker sign stands near a curve and take the gravel path
“This takes you to Far Country Falls,” Ngo said
“It’s not well traversed because its entrance can be hard to see
This takes you to Far Country Falls in a different way than most people use
Ngo advises hikers to bypass most Squak Mountain trails for the foreseeable future
“Because of damage caused by the bomb cyclone
a lot of those trails are still closed,” she said
“We’ve been doing lots of work with Washington State Parks to clear debris
We’ve had restoration projects and trail cleanup pretty much weekly
The hikes require preregistration and often reach group capacity quickly.
but especially useful for shoulder-season exploring
Take exit 13 on I-90 onto Lakemont Boulevard Southeast and go about 3 miles south to reach the Red Town trailhead
“The falls are a 28-foot cascade tumbling over mossy ledges that are delightful this time of year
Trail reports indicate this is one Squak Mountain trail that is almost entirely clear of downed trees and debris caused by last November’s notorious bomb cyclone
The hike involves the steepest climbing of any trip on this list
“On an Issaquah Alp dense with mature trees and known for its lack of views
you’ll be granted two superb ones on this route,” Romano said
“One includes a great look at Mount Rainier.”
Pass required: Discover Pass needed in the upper lot
all-ages trails meander along the wooded base of West Tiger
Tradition Lake is often included in any loop attempted here
pretty lake reflections and lots of woodland flowers blooming in the spring.”
— Issaquah police are seeking the public's help finding a man involved with multiple cases of antisemitic
and racially biased graffiti around the city
The department said their detectives are actively investigating the case
Surveillance footage has given them a glimpse of the suspect
who appears to be a light-complexioned male between 20 and 30 years old
please contact us at our non-emergency number
or leave an anonymous tip at 425-837-3210," wrote Issaquah police in a media release
"We encourage community members to report any new incidents of graffiti
as this helps us allocate resources more effectively and ensures timely removal."
an unknown man was caught on surveillance footage tagging a trail wall
The suspect was caught tagging antisemitic content
an unknown male was captured on surveillance footage tagging the 4th Ave Overpass area with antisemitic
"Our mission is to maintain Issaquah as a safe
and welcoming community for everyone—whether they live
"We stand firm in our belief that hate and bias have no place in Issaquah."
Police said you can report graffiti by calling their non-emergency number or submitting a report online through SeeClickFix.com.
by Lynnanne Nguyen
— Police in Issaquah are searching for suspects involved in two separate incidents of graffiti that included antisemitic and anti-LGBTQ+ content last month
Authorities released surveillance images of the suspects believed to be linked to hateful messages and symbols near the 4th Avenue overpass and on a trail wall
"One was a swastika that seems to keep coming back," he said
"I was kind of disgusted with it when I first saw it."
Police reported that the crimes occurred on the nights of Jan
Officials with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) of the Pacific Northwest noted that these incidents are part of a recent alarming pattern in the area
which includes flyers and stickers posted at a local business and around town
"In addition to some graffiti we know about in the community
we also learned about hateful literature distribution that was targeting a local teen café in Issaquah.," Miri Cypers with the ADL said
"We recognize the pattern of language and images on the flyers that were posted there to be from a specific
very antisemitic hate group that has a presence in the Pacific Northwest but is also active nationwide."
"It’s really unfortunate to see that happening in the community," Dean Santis
who saw some of the flyers on a walking trail in town
"While you want to permit freedom of speech
Sanctis shared that the flyers were spreading antisemitic language and conspiracy theories
had some pretty strongly worded opinions on people that were Jewish," Sanctis said
"I think it’s extra important maybe to understand the meaning of it and understand the current climate of why something like that would be really impactful to a community."
As police continue their search for the suspects, ADL officials emphasize the importance of speaking out against hate and engaging in meaningful conversations about bias.
"I do think it’s really important for people to feel comfortable speaking out and calling it for what it is," Cypers said. "Antisemitism and hate don’t have a place in Issaquah, and we know there are so many good people in the community who don’t want that to define their neighborhoods."
Cypers added, "I do think reaching out and speaking out is really important and ensuring people are having real conversations about why this kind of bias is becoming more widespread and how people can make it clear there’s a line in the sand, and this kind of behavior is not acceptable."
Police have not shared if they believe both the graffiti incidents are related to the same suspects. They're urging anyone with information to please contact Issaquah Police at 425-837-3200 or leave an anonymous tip at 425-837-3210.
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— Three teenage boys between the ages of 13 and 16 were arrested in a violent attack and robbery of another boy in Issaquah
Issaquah officers responded to a 911 call about a strong-arm robbery Tuesday evening
told officers he was walking home when he was attacked by two other boys
A third boy recorded the attack with his cell phone
The boys stole the victim’s phone before leaving the scene
detectives said they found probable cause to arrest all three boys for investigation of second-degree robbery
an officer and her partner found the boys in the 300 block of Rainier Avenue South in Renton
They were arrested and booked into the Patricia H
Police said more information would be provided as the investigation continues
— Thanksgiving looks a bit different for families impacted by last week's destructive bomb cyclone
One Issaquah neighborhood hit hard by the powerful storm is still picking up the pieces
where some people with visible storm damage to their properties were not home on Thursday
"It’s very disappointing to see how much damage there is
like across the street with three trees through their house and several others that had trees in their house," said neighbor Bob Brock
"I can’t imagine how much effort that will take to get them back to normal."
KOMO News crews were there last week when 150-foot-tall trees smashed through people's roofs during the bomb cyclone
Brock's 100-year-old tree in his front yard toppled onto a power line
and he said it will be an expensive job to remove the massive stump
He had also relied on a generator for power for days
RELATED: PSE restores power after storm, but Thanksgiving plans still impacted for some residents
"Just going out to eat [for Thanksgiving]," Brock told KOMO News
"[There's] no way to fix a dinner given all this."
Hannah Rankin is hosting her family at her dad's house
I’m with my grandparents this Thanksgiving," Rankin explained
"I don’t really know what I’ve made besides a mess
but I have made Oreo truffle balls for dessert!"
Neighbors told us they have many reasons to be thankful
including the dozens of neighbors who have stepped up to help chop wood and remove debris
and the power company's ongoing response to fix power lines
They were back yesterday pulling wires back up
Make sure that everyone around you knows that they’re loved and that they’re happy," Rankin added
The Puget Sound Energy map shows that of the remaining power outages impacting about 75 customers
The city continues to host cleanup events on Sundays
People can drop off their yard waste for free at Tibbets Valley Park
9:49 AM | Updated: 9:49 am
Juan Zapata Paniagua has been missing from Issaquah since Wednesday morning
(Photo courtesy of the Issaquah Police Department)
BY FRANK SUMRALL
The Issaquah Police Department (IPD) is asking the public for help finding a man who has been missing since Wednesday morning
A photo of Paniagua was attached to a post on X from IPD to help with the search
Juan has a medical condition and may need assistance
If you see Juan or know where he might be, call 911 right away. pic.twitter.com/sXRbFEwYRX
— IssaquahPolice (@IssaquahPolice) April 17, 2025
If anyone sees him or has additional information on where he might be
and ask to speak with IPD Detective Sergeant Huberdeau
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Issaquah, WA – OSMG is thrilled to announce that Kelby Sullivan has joined the team as Vice President of OSMG Issaquah
With over 20 years of diverse experience spanning club
private label and sales and marketing agencies
Kelby brings transformative leadership and strategic insight to our organization.
Kelby’s professional journey began at Costco
where she progressed from Executive Administration to key buying roles at Costco’s Corporate Offices
she mastered Costco’s operational dynamics
collaborated with vendors to craft successful programs and developed a deep understanding of the factors driving success in this unique environment
as a Senior Director at a leading private brand agency
Kelby excelled in business development and relationship management
earning a reputation as a powerhouse in the industry.
“Kelby will be instrumental in shaping our clients’ business strategies at Costco,” said Mark Stovin
“Her extensive knowledge of the Costco ecosystem
coupled with her proven track record of driving growth and building impactful partnerships
We’re delighted to have Kelby on board as we continue to elevate our commitment to client success.”
Kelby brings the same energy and enthusiasm to her personal life
A dedicated family woman and adventure-seeker
she is a lifelong Seattle Mariners fan who shares her love of baseball with her son
Kelby also enjoys spending quality time with her close-knit family in Washington and recently celebrated a personal milestone by completing her first half marathon alongside her sister.
we specialize in helping consumer goods companies succeed with Costco
our team has a deep understanding of Costco’s global, regional and corporate go-to-market strategies
we unlock growth opportunities by managing sales programs and delivering behind-the-scenes operational excellence
taking the guesswork out of Costco representation
detailed analytics and personalized support
we ensure products are positioned to thrive in the Costco marketplace.
OSMG was founded in 2006 by five strong regional brokers with a combined 225 years of local market expertise and national coverage
With over $15 billion in sales and 38 local offices
privately held and debt-free companies have grown consistently year after year
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Tucked among the restaurants and boutiques near Issaquah's historic Gilman Village is a tiny shop with a big personality
Described by one visitor as "the coolest little shop in Issaquah," Sundew Records and Plants offers a unique combination of vintage vinyl
"We basically opened this shop because it's what we're passionate about
art and records and plants," said Richie Bemm
who owns and operates the business with his wife
The longtime hair stylists opened Vetiver Organic Hair Spa in the Gilman Village location more than a decade ago
offering a non-toxic environment with organic
"We require people to be fragrance-free," said Kristina
"We have a lot of people that are chemically sensitive that come to visit us because of that
The duo wanted to cut back on their salon hours and started brainstorming about what they could do
"We wanted to do something where we could continue to work together
where we could continue to be in this space," said Richie
moving the salon to the back and building out the new shop in the front
"We can still keep the clients that we have
but still combine our passions of music and plants," said Richie
The shop features a variety of musical genres and everything is carefully curated
"We put a lot of thoughtfulness into every detail of the space
as far as what we sell," said Kristina
"The plants and the records are very thoughtfully chosen and cared for."
Many of the records come from the couple's collection
and they've also been purchasing collections
we drove to Minneapolis and bought a 1,500-record collection from an audiophile out there," said Richie
Richie said the salon clientele has been a big supporter of the artwork
and the new space means the art can be shared with a wider audience
The name "Sundew" was inspired by a special plant
"Sundew is one of our favorite carnivorous plants it's sunny
The Sundew plant is so named because tiny drops of fluid on its leaves look like dewdrops shining in the sun
(The dark side is that sticky fluid is a lure to trap insects
The plants you'll find in the shop are just as pampered as the records
"We have an at-home nursery with proper lighting and amazing soil that Kristina has been able to source," said Richie
That means the plants are carefully repotted and established in their new containers before they make their way into the shop
Vetiver is a tropical grass that has a wide range of uses
from erosion control to the production of essential oil
made sense because they're both plants," said Richie
"We have a great love of plants and a great love of very good lighting and a great love of vintage-found old things
too so this whole space has been a combination of nontoxic materials and found vintage things
Visit Sundew Records & Plants here: 375 N.W
Local author Marissa Meyer signing books at the Feb
Scores of locals lined up outside the Issaquah Barnes & Noble on Feb
12 to welcome the bookstore back to their town
Scores of locals lined up outside the Issaquah Barnes & Noble this morning to welcome the bookstore back to their town
The city's previous Barnes & Noble location closed in May 2020
The new store at the Issaquah Commons was received with a warm welcome and many happy book lovers who turned out for the ribbon-cutting event at 9 a.m
“We are opening new Barnes & Noble bookstores at a pace unseen in decades
and we do so with a focus on returning to communities we once served,” said James Daunt
and our booksellers are very excited to welcome customers into this stunning new bookstore.”
Northwest-based New York Times best-selling author Marissa Meyer
who is best known for her young adult series “The Lunar Chronicles,” was at the event and signing her latest book
“The Happy Writer.” Meyer also is a former South Sound magazine Women to Watch
(425 is one of South Sound's sister publications.)
Barnes & Noble opened a new store at Bellevue Square
Bellevue previously had a store downtown that closed after three decades in 2022 to make room for a residential project
Barnes & Noble expects to open 60 new bookstores in 2025
A photo of smoke coming from a vehicle in Issaquah
and fire crews working to put out the fire
Multiple roadways in Issaquah had to be blocked off after a vehicle caught on fire
Highlands Drive NE and NE High Street Roadway were both shut down to traffic as police and fire crews work to get the fire out and clear the truck
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Police and Fire crews are on scene at Highlands Dr NE and NE High St. Roadway is shutdown until fire is out and the truck cleared pic.twitter.com/sQBOK6i8iZ
— IssaquahPolice (@IssaquahPolice) February 1, 2025
MyNorthwest and KIRO Newsradio are waiting to confirm what type of vehicle caught on fire after receiving initial reports that is was an automobile transport truck
Frank Sumrall is a content editor at MyNorthwest and producer of the Seattle Seahawks podcast, The Reset with Gee Scott. You can read his stories here and you can email him here
The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims
27 event seeks to serve as a platform where founders
and gain perspectives from experienced leaders in the startup ecosystem
Startup 425
a collaborative initiative from the cities of Bellevue
and Renton that serves founders and entrepreneurs within those communities
is hosting its Entrepreneur Networking & Panel on Jan
will be held in Issaquah at the REI HQ satellite office (2005 NW
It will serve as a platform where founders
Attendees will also hear from Dan Kihanya, director of Path Ahead Ventures at REI, who will share the work it has been doing with outdoor companies in which it has invested. Head here for more information and to RSVP
— A woman who was driving a stolen car died after ramming a police cruiser and crashing into another car earlier this week in Issaquah
according to a report from the King County Medical Examiner
Lewis was behind the wheel of a stolen car in a shopping center parking lot near Southeast Black Nugget Rd
Officers noticed the driver of the car appeared to be slumped over and passed out behind the wheel
and they could see drug paraphernalia inside the car
Issaquah police Chief Paula Schwan told KOMO News
The officers attempted to wake up Lewis when she put the car in gear
The officers got in their cars and tried to catch up to Lewis’ vehicle as it was fleeing
“It was never really a pursuit because all they did was turn after her,” Schwan said
“By the time they got out of the parking lot
officers performed life-saving efforts on Lewis
and she was taken to Harborview Medical Center
No injuries to bystanders or officers were reported
Issaquah police contacted the Independent Force Investigation Team to investigate the crash because it happened as officers were contacting the suspect
The medical examiner’s report noted Lewis died from multiple blunt force injuries
and her manner of death was listed as an accident
Schwan said no officers are on leave as a result of the incident
The vehicle Lewis was driving was stolen and had license plates that were stolen from a separate vehicle
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Shults was named the 2025 UIL Boys Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year after leading Keller to a sweep of the Texas 6A state titles
Maisey O’Donnell was a two-time diving champion for Concord-Carlisle High School and had plans to dive in college for Williams College
Fairbanks spent the last 25 years as head coach of the girls’ program at Hutchinson
and was the head coach of the boys’ program during two separate stints
The NFHS approved a permissive rule that will allow high school state swimming associations to adopt the use of backstroke ledges in competitions
Richard Sybesma was the head coach of TCU swimming & diving for 38 years
a longer tenure than any head coach in school history
March 12th, 2025 High School, Previews & Recaps
It was a day that the Issaquah boys swim program had never experienced before
winning the 4A title by 17 points over runner-up Newport
4A includes the biggest schools in Washington when it comes to enrollment classification
Issaquah held an 11-point lead over Newport going into the final event, and the team of Owen Stauffer, Henry Holtan, Jae Lee and Aaron Bell won the 400 freestyle relay in a time of 3:07.22
nearly a full second ahead of Newport’s time of 3:08.14 to wrap up the title
Issaquah also won the 200 medley relay, with the team of Owen Stauffer
Bell and Aiden Stauffer clocking a winning time of 1:32.79
Bell was also one of the individual standouts of the meet. He first won the 50 freestyle in an exciting race, coming in with a personal-best time of 20.23, just 12 one-hundredths ahead of Wenatchee senior and defending champion Ben Madson
Bell later won the 100 free in a personal-best time of 44.55
The other individual standout was Jackson freshman Syunta Lee
who won the 200 individual medley in a personal-best time of 1:46.66 and the 500 free in a personal-best time of 4:24.56
Redmond senior Jaiden Sreenivasan
who will swim in college for the Naval Academy
repeated as champion in the 200 free with a personal-best time of 1:36.90
which topped his previous best by 4.08 seconds
Sreenivasan also swam anchor for Redmond’s 200 free relay team which won that event in a time of 1:25.15
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5 to feature free workouts and PF Black Card® amenities
KENT, Wash. (Jan. 24, 2025) –Planet Fitness – one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand – announces the opening of its Issaquah club at 1810 12 Ave NW
New members can join with no commitment for $0 down
then $24.99/month for the PF Black Card® membership
$15 a month for the Classic Card membership through Jan
An official grand opening celebration will take place Wednesday
meet Dubs – the University of Washington Mascot
enjoy onsite music from WARM 106.9 hosted by Shellie Hart
and enter to win several exciting raffle prizes
The festivities also will include a ribbon cutting and $1000 check presentation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue
the 18,000-square-foot facility offers the following amenities in a hassle-free
“Planet Fitness is the gym for all fitness levels, and we are excited to welcome the community in to grow stronger together at this new location,” said Bruce Edwards, CEO of CDM Fitness Holdings (CDM) – one of the largest developers and operators of fitness clubs under the Planet Fitness brand
“Planet Fitness offers a high value membership and believes that everyone can get strong no matter where they are on their fitness journey
We encourage the local community to come check out our new Issaquah location and see what our unique
non-intimidating and Judgement Free environment is all about.”
every Planet Fitness membership includes access to strength and brand-name cardio equipment
and the free Planet Fitness App featuring hundreds of on-demand digital exercises
The balanced mix of cardio and strength equipment ensures members of all fitness levels have everything they need to meet their fitness goals
The PF Black Card® membership includes additional amenities
such as the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge
and access to 2,700+ Planet Fitness locations across all 50 states
“With the addition of the Issaquah club as an affordable and welcoming fitness option
we are excited to continue expanding throughout the Pacific Northwest,” Edwards added
Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations
Planet Fitness had approximately 19.7 million members and 2,722 clubs in 50 states
The Company’s mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming
More than 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women
CDM Fitness Holdings opened its first Planet Fitness club in 2002 in Massachusetts and entered into one of the first exclusive area development agreements with Planet Fitness corporate
CDM established the first marketing cooperative in the Planet Fitness system
CDM has grown to 81 clubs in Massachusetts
Vermont and Washington state through new club openings and acquisitions and is now one of the largest operators of Planet Fitness clubs
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