Issaquah Fire Station No. 72, Swedish-Issaquah Win National Technology Awards

The ASHRAE Technology Awards recognize the two local facilities, which were designed with innovative applications for energy management and indoor air quality.

Shop Locally in Sammamish & Issaquah on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24

Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.

King County Sheriff's Deputy Fires At Man With Lego Gun

A King County Sheriff's deputy fired a gun at an adult man Thursday on NE Woodinville-Duvall Road near Mink Road NE, the KCSO office said in a news release.

Bird is the Word: How Do You Do Thanksgiving Turkey?

If you need a new recipe for your Thanksgiving turkey, give one of these non-traditional twists a try.

Skyline Hoopster Haley Smith Commits to U of Colorado

The 6-foot-tall guard/wing for the Lady Spartans graduates this spring.

Tent City 4 Splitting From Parent Group in Fallout of Rape Suspect's Arrest

Residents of the camp for homeless people now located at Kirkland's St. John Vianney Church say the parent group SHARE objected to an agreement with the church to do random checks for sex offenders after the arrest of a child rape suspect.

Sen. John Kerry May Be Appointed Secretary of Defense

The Wahsington Post is reporting that President Obama is considering the Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry for the Secretary of Defense position. Who else should he consider for cabinet positions?

Help Hurricane Sandy Victims with a Simple Tweet

Patch is donating $1 for every tweet, up to $125,000, to help victims of Hurricane Sandy rebuild.

Starbucks Offering 2-For-1 Holiday Drink Special Thursday-Sunday

Buy one holiday drink, get one free for a friend, November 15-18 from 2-5 p.m.

Santa Paws is Coming to Town to Benefit the Seattle Humane Society

Was your pet a good boy or good girl this year? You can have your pet's photos taken with St. Nick at a variety of locations throughout the Eastside and Seattle while supporting Seattle Humane Society.

The Winner of Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America Contest is......

The Pirate Carrying a Mermaid Optical Illusion has been named Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America. Its creator -- and wearer -- will receive a $5,000 prize for having the most creative and innovative costume.

Owl Problems Reported in Duvall

A Patch user told us he was attacked by an owl recently along the Snoqualmie River Trail, leaving him with multiple puncture wounds.

Issaquah Police Blotter: Suspicious Woman was Just One Sheet to the Wind

The following information is compiled from Issaquah Police reports from Oct. 23-28. Where an arrest is noted, it does not indicate a conviction.

Veteran's Day Holiday: What's Open, What's Closed

Many government offices, including cities and schools closed Nov. 12.

Happy Birthday! Issaquah Resident Celebrates 100th

Marjorie Packard Ball, who lived in Bellevue before moving to an adult family home in Issaquah becomes a centenarian today, Monday, Nov. 12.

Bobcat Sighted in Sammamish's Hidden Ridge Neighborhood

A Patch user saw a bobcat in her backyard on Sunday, Nov. 11.

Local Businesses Thank Veterans With Deals, Services

Businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round ,as well as on Veterans Day.

Sammamish Prop. 1 Headed for Approval

With 83 percent of the ballots from Sammamish returned, little is likely to change before votes are certified Nov. 27. Tell us what issues you'd like to see the city look at further as it moves forward.

Trader Joe's to Open New Location in Issaquah Wednesday

Trader Joe's will sell liquor at its new, expanded location at Issaquah Commons on Gilman Boulevard.

High Speed I-90 Chase Ended Because Gas Tank Was Empty

The King County Sheriff's Office reports that a man chased from Snoqualmie to Bellevue on Tuesday, Nov. 6 was caught because his car ran out of gas.

Duthie Hill Road on Track to Reopen Nov. 16

The city of Sammamish says King County reports that the work of replacing Patterson Creek Bridge looks to be completed on schedule.

Holiday Season is Meteor Shower Season

Look to the skies for some stunning light displays this November and December.

Got Political Signs? Time to Clean Them Up

Here are the local rules for removal of signs supporting your favorite candidates and causes.

Brad Toft Concedes in Letter to Supporters 'Closing this Chapter'

Though 5th District Senate candidate Brad Toft has acknowledged he won't gain the seat, he has said he'll remain active in local politics on issues he's passionate about.

Editor's Notebook: Post-Election Debriefing

My thoughts (spoiler alert: personal opinions included) on this election season.

Owl Attacks a Continuing Concern at Sammamish's Soaring Eagle Park, Kirkland's Bridle Trails Park

Parts of Soaring Eagle Park's trails remain closed after several people have been attacked by an aggressive owl, and there was a similar incident near Kirkland over the weekend.

Update: Sammamish Prop. 1 Yes Votes Widen Lead

In the 8:30 p.m. results release from King County Nov. 8, the gap widened in favor of approval for the Sammamish Community and Aquatic Center.

Letter to the Editor: City Council Members Should Be Reaching Out, Not Backbiting

Jim Wasnick of Sammamish sent Patch this letter in response to our article on the latest results in the Sammamish Proposition 1 vote.

Whiz Kids: Local Karate Students Earn Black Belts

True Martial Arts students Robert Parker, Sophie Clemmons, Levente Gulyas, Niveda Ganesh, and Michael Ko earned their 1st Degree Black Belts this week.

Update: LWSD Making Progress in Battle Against Computer Virus

The Lake Washington School District is testing the first version of a fix against the "Goblin" virus that has affected computers on its network for a week, and advises parents to keep school-issued laptops off home networks for now.

Little Change in Newest Results on Sammamish Prop. 1

It appears that the percentages are holding in Proposition 1 advisory vote with 79 percent of the votes received by King County as of 4:30 p.m.

Update: Latest Results Show Little Change 5th District Senate Race

Washington 5th District Senate Candidate Brad Toft said he believes there are yet too many votes uncounted to call the race despite Mark Mullet's lead.

Sammamish Prop. 1 Holds Slim Lead in Second-Day Results

King County reports the advisory vote is still slightly to the yes side, with about 14,700 votes counted so far.

Election Results: Mullet Maintains Lead in the 5th District

On day two of election results, Issaquah Democrat Mark Mullet held a significant lead over Snoqualmie Republican Brad Toft in the 5th District, while Chad Magendanz widened his lead over David Spring for Representative Pos. 2.

King County Sees High Last Day Ballot Returns

Second-day King County results will be delayed until 6:30 p.m. due to the high volume of ballots being processed, officials say.

VIDEO: Authorities Nab North Bend Burglary Suspect after I-90 Chase

Sammamish, North Bend Police, along with the King County Sheriff's Office and the Washington State Patrol were instrumental in apprehending suspects from Renton who led police on a high-speed chase.

Barack Obama Re-Elected President

President Obama defeated Republican Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.

Sammamish Prop. 1 Advisory Vote a Close One

Approval of an advisory vote on a proposed Community & Aquatic Center is leading by about 3 percent in early returns.

Washington 5th District Candidates Prepare for First Results

It's nearly all over but the counting, and 5th District Senate and Representative candidates talk about how they've spent the last day of the campaign, and what they think will happen next.

Bringing in the Green: Projected Tax Revenue if Marijuana Legislation Passes

Turbo Tax has created an interactive comparison of projected tax revenues should marijuana decriminalization laws pass, such as I-502 in Washington.