Issaquah Resident Named to Lead State ParksThe Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has announced the appointment of Issaquah resident Peter Mayer as the agency’s new director, effective March 15. Mayer currently serves as the Deputy Executive Director of Metro Parks Tacoma, where he is responsible for governance, strategic direction [...]
Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Jason Reynolds will discuss his ambassadorship, including his recent “GRAB THE MIC: Tell Your Story” virtual tour, with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. Through his platform, “GRAB THE MIC: Tell Your Story,” Reynolds has [...]
The King County Library System (KCLS) received a federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act grant from the Washington State Library (WSL) to expand digital inclusion in King County. KCLS used the funding to help install external Wi-Fi Access Points (AP) at 44 library locations. The external APs give [...]
Alex Bunema - Professional Boxer from Issaquah "You know, that’s one thing I love about Issaquah. They accepted me for me. They were very encouraging. Every fight I had in Seattle, always been sold out. Always been sold out. My first title I ever won--that was in Issaquah. My manager, every [...]
The amazing folks over at Eastside Change Coalition have created a Black History Month Art Contest! One lucky winner will win a $150 gift card to a Black-owned business of their choice! The theme of the Black History Month Art Contest is: "How do your civil rights leaders and events [...]
