Plan Ahead: Utility Rates/Taxes

Attention ratepayers: Your utility bills are changing in 2020 to support ongoing City services.  The changes reflect previously adopted rate increase on water, sewer and stormwater utilities, plus an increase in the utility tax rate.

See the 2020 ...

Winter Weather Update: Jan. 17

Prepare for winter driving conditions throughout the City, even on treated roads, and remain cautious of slush and ice. During this winter weather, also check Twitter for updates.

Snow Plow Routes

Issaquah’s crews are working around the clock to c...

Welcome: New Councilmember Zach Hall

Congratulations to Councilmember Zach Hall, who was formally sworn in Jan. 6, 2020 to serve in his elected seat (following certification of the 2019 King County Elections) of Position No. 2. He will represent Issaquah residents for a four-year term on the...

City Launches Redesigned Website

Welcome to the City’s redesigned our website, which focuses on enhanced customer service!

Before launching this project in early 2019, the City conducted an online survey to collect the community’s feedback. That feedback, along with we...

Gateway to Cougar Mountain Permanently Protected

The City of Issaquah – in partnership with The Trust for Public Land and King County – announced today the protection of 46 acres of forested hillsides on Cougar Mountain.The property will serve as a gateway to Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park and H...

2020 Arts Grant Recipients

Each year, the City of Issaquah invests in arts and culture for the community, through a competitive grants program that supports quality arts programming, arts education, cultural events and festivals.  For 2020, the Arts Commission rec...

Down Home 4th of July Heritage Day: Letters of Interest

The City of Issaquah of Issaquah is seeking letters of interest from qualified individual(s) or organization(s) to produce, coordinate and manage the 20^th anniversary of the Down Home 4^th of July Heritage Day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.   The...

Plan Ahead: New Utility Rates/Taxes

Attention ratepayers: Your utility bills are changing in 2020 to support ongoing City services.  The changes reflect previously adopted rate increase on water, sewer and stormwater utilities, plus an increase in the utility tax rate.

See the 2020 ...

Utility Bills: Low-Income Discount Programs

The Issaquah City Council recently expanded programs for low-income discounts on utility bills:

• A program for seniors is now expanded to include both renter and owners.
• A new household program will provide a $100 rebate check each year. Enrollment will star...

Welcome: New Councilmember Zach Hall

Congratulations to Councilmember Zach Hall, who was formally sworn in Jan. 6, 2020 to serve in his elected seat (following certification of the 2019 King County Elections) of Position No. 2. He will represent Issaquah residents for a four-year term on the...

Mayor Pauly Elected to SCA Board

Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly was recently elected to the Sound Cities Association (SCA) Board of Directors, representing the North Caucus Cities.

The SCA represents 38 cities in King County, and provides a voice for over one million people. The organizati...

Welcome: New Councilmember Barbara de Michele

Congratulations to Councilmember Barbara de Michele, who was formally sworn in Nov. 26, 2019 to serve in her elected seat (following certification of the 2019 King County Elections). Position No. 3 was previously held by an appointed member. She will repr...

City Council Adopts 2020 Budget

The Issaquah City Council adopted the 2020 budget during its Nov. 18, 2019 meeting.

Volunteer: MLK Day of Service

Get involved and join thousands of people who make Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day a day of service, a day to help others and a day to honor Dr. King’s legacy by fighting for social justice.

United Way of King County has compiled a list of volunte...

Down Home 4th of July Heritage Day: Letters of Interest

The City of Issaquah of Issaquah is seeking letters of interest from qualified individual(s) or organization(s) to produce, coordinate and manage the 20^th anniversary of the Down Home 4^th of July Heritage Day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.   The...

Update: Proposed Rezoning for School District Properties

The City of Issaquah is currently considering changes to the land-use designation and zoning of three parcels – commonly called the Providence Heights property – that the Issaquah School District recently acquired.

The proposed new zoni...

King County Housing Authority: Section 8 Waiting List Opens Soon

King County Housing Authority will accept applications for potential placement on its Section 8 waiting list starting Feb. 12 through Feb. 25. 

The application process is online only at kcha.org/lottery.

Applying is free. Anyone charging you money,...

Apply Now: U.S. Census Bureau Jobs

Are you looking for ways to help our local community?

The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring temporary positions for the 2020 Census.

All 2020 Census jobs are temporary—and the largest number of positions available are for census takers, which...

Council Adopts Citywide Strategic Plan

After ayear of reflection, research, planning and engagement, City Council unanimously
adopted Our Issaquah, a citywide strategic plan, on May 6, 2019.

Our Issaquah is focused on driving meaningful outcomes for our community. The goals and objec...

Newport: Riva Construction Update

Starting Dec. 2, crews will begin installing a speed table in the 1900 block of Newport Way Northwest as part of planned roadwork improvements for the Riva Development.

Drivers can expect lane shifts as construction crews will be shifting both east and wes...

Construction Starts: Westridge Block 4

Construction will start soon for Polygon Northwest’s Westridge Block 4 development, located at the northwest corner of Northeast Ellis Drive and Westridge Way Northeast in the Issaquah Highlands.   Crews will be onsite later th...

2020 Issaquah Citizen Corps Training & Events

The Issaquah Citizen Corps (ICC) has published their 2020 calendar of events and training. Radio training, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes, Rapid Impact Survey training and much more is on the schedule for 2020.

If interested in taking par...

Prepare Now: Winter Weather Conditions

With winter weather concerns in the forecast, our team is preparing to respond.

Highlands: Expect Real Estate Appraiser Visits

Real estate appraisers for the King County Department of Assessments will be performing physical inspections in the Issaquah Highlands area this fall through the summer of 2020.These inspections take place once every six years for all real estate in King ...

Construction Starts: Westridge Block 4

Construction will start soon for Polygon Northwest’s Westridge Block 4 development, located at the northwest corner of Northeast Ellis Drive and Westridge Way Northeast in the Issaquah Highlands.   Crews will be onsite later this week to...

Newport: Riva Construction Update

Starting Dec. 2, crews will begin installing a speed table in the 1900 block of Newport Way Northwest as part of planned roadwork improvements for the Riva Development.

Drivers can expect lane shifts as construction crews will be shifting both east and wes...

Gateway to Cougar Mountain Permanently Protected

The City of Issaquah – in partnership with The Trust for Public Land and King County – announced today the protection of 46 acres of forested hillsides on Cougar Mountain.   The property will serve as a gateway to Cougar Mountain Regiona...

Southeast 43rd Roundabout: Temporary Speed Signs

Crews recently installed temporary radar speed signs at the Southeast 43rd and East Lake Sammamish Parkway roundabout.

Permanent radar speed signs have been ordered, but are anticipated to take up to six-months to receive from the factory.

Meanwhile, the te...

Update: Proposed Rezoning for School District Properties

The City of Issaquah is currently considering changes to the land-use designation and zoning of three parcels – commonly called the Providence Heights property – that the Issaquah School District recently acquired.

The proposed new zoning for the three par...

Southeast 43rd Roundabout: Temporary Speed Signs

Crews recently installed temporary radar speed signs at the Southeast 43rd and East Lake Sammamish Parkway roundabout.

Permanent radar speed signs have been ordered, but are anticipated to take up to six-months to receive from the factory.

Meanwhile, the te...

Talus Middle School: Public Hearings

Issaquah’s Development Commission will begin the public hearing for a Site Development Permit application related to the proposed middle school in Talus next week.

The hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 15 and Feb. 5 and will be held in Council...

Gateway to Cougar Mountain Permanently Protected

The City of Issaquah – in partnership with The Trust for Public Land and King County – announced today the protection of 46 acres of forested hillsides on Cougar Mountain. Watch the announcement here.The property will serve as a gatewa...

2020 Pass Fee Changes

Each year the Parks and Recreation department conducts a comparative study for the services we deliver to our community. This review employs a ‘best practices’ approach to inform our annual fees which are adopted by City Council in the annual budget.

In pr...

Winter Recreation Guide Released

The Winter 2019 Recreation Guide is here and packed full of important dates and events.

Gateway to Cougar Mt Permanently Protected

The City of Issaquah – in partnership with The Trust for Public Land and King County – announced today the protection of 46 acres of forested hillsides on Cougar Mountain. Watch the full announcement here.The property will serve as a g...

Confluence Park Turf and Irrigation Project Update

The Confluence Park Turf and Irrigation project is in its final phase – the lawn establishment period.    The sodded area (adjacent to the picnic shelter) opened to the public the first week of Nov. 2019. Remaining fenced areas of the pa...

Civil Service Commission Opening: Chief Examiner

The Civil Service Commission is seeking a Chief Examiner. This position is only open to City of Issaquah residents and current City of Issaquah employees (in compliance with WA RCW 41.12 and Issaquah Municipal Code Chapter 2.68). 

Under the direct...

Video Doorbell: Trial Program

The Issaquah Police Department (IPD) has a video doorbell trial program that allows applicants to trial the device for five months free of charge. 

For those interested in applying please complete this form. IPD maintains a wait list for the devic...

Senior Center: January Newsletter is Here!

The Issaquah Senior Center's January newsletter is here!The January calendar is packed full with tons of wonderful activities, workshops, trips and classes.

Senior Center: February Newsletter is Here!

The Issaquah Senior Center’s February newsletter is here!The February calendar is packed full with tons of wonderful activities, workshops, trips and classes.

Soil & Water Steward Applications Open

Tilth Alliance’s Soil and Water Stewardship program offers a comprehensive, nine-month training in sustainable food production and natural resource conservation for Seattle and King County residents. Apply what you learn in your own community th...

Traffic Alert: Issaquah-Fall City Road Capital Project

The City of Sammamish is undertaking a project that will
impact traffic along Issaquah-Fall City Rd adjacent to the Klahanie neighborhood. 

The project will be widening the roadway between 242nd Ave SE and Klahanie Dr SE from two to five lanes. ...Read on...

10 Weeks of Reduced Link Service Beginning Jan. 4

From Jan. 4 to Mar. 15, Sound Transit will be building new tracks that connect downtown Seattle to the Eastside. When open in 2023, East Link trains will serve 19 stations from Northgate to Redmond, including 10 new stations in Judkins Park, Mercer Island...

WSDOT I-90 Project Going into Winter Suspension

Due to the cold, wet weather, WSDOT’s I-90 Eastgate to SR 900 project went into winter suspension on Monday, Nov. 25. Their contractor crews still have weather-dependent work to complete in the center median, so the temporary lane shift that bega...