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The Highlands Council is accepting applications for the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), which honors individuals who have made significant volunteer contributions. U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents aged 5 and up who volunteer within Issaquah Highlands can apply.
The article is a traffic alert for the residents of Issaquah, advising of road closure on E and W Sunset Way from August 12-16 for repaving. The road closure will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., and traffic will be directed by flagging personnel.
The Friends of Youth Healthy Start program is a free initiative aimed at supporting pregnant individuals and parents of young children under five in Issaquah. The program offers essential services, including health screenings, parenting support, and resource connections. Families interested can find more information online or contact the program directly.
Puget Sound Energy and the City of Issaquah have partnered to promote the Green Power program, aiming to enroll 300 new participants by April 2025. This initiative seeks to reduce carbon emissions in the Issaquah community and support the city's Climate Action Plan. PSE will also contribute $15,000 toward a solar array if the enrollment goal is met.
Keana Hunter, a local resident of Issaquah, has made a significant impact by competing for Team USA in Artistic Swimming at the 2024 Olympics, where her team secured a silver medal. Mayor Mary Lou Pauly expressed pride in Hunter's achievements, highlighting her dedication and connection to the community.
The article highlights the crucial role of bees in pollinating one-third of our food sources and discusses various bee species found in the Pacific Northwest. It provides information on bee behavior, safety tips for interacting with them, and suggestions for supporting local pollinators through gardening and community awareness.
The Washington Department of Commerce has launched the Washington Families Clean Energy Credits Program, offering $200 energy bill credits to eligible low- and moderate-income electricity customers across Washington. Funded by the State’s Climate Commitment Act, the program aims to alleviate energy costs for families in need.
The Issaquah Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is offering a training course starting on October 8, 2024, aimed at equipping individuals with essential skills for disaster response. The course is free and includes lectures, videos, and hands-on exercises. Registration is currently full, but interested participants can join a waitlist.
A woman tragically died following a police chase in Issaquah related to a hit-and-run DUI incident. The crash involved an innocent bystander, highlighting concerning issues around public safety and law enforcement responses in the region.
AI-powered cancer screening company Ezra has expanded its services to Seattle, offering innovative screening solutions that leverage artificial intelligence technology. This new development addresses the alarming cancer statistics, with 1-in-2 men and 1-in-3 women expected to receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. The introduction of Ezra's services could significantly impact cancer detection and treatment in the region.