Uniquely Issaquah

Join us as three generations of the Rowley family share their inspiring journey of saving, supporting, and nurturing the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery. Hear their stories of dedication, the impact they've made, and their vision for the future of this vital community resource.

From thought-provoking documentaries to heartwarming dramas, there's something for everyone at the Issaquah Film Festival. Join us and hear from the organizers: Henry Shriber, Beckett Hobbs, and Logan Sarzalejo. These three inspiring young filmmakers, who grew up making films in Issaquah, will share why it is so important for them to return home to present this amazing festival.

On this episode host Mayor Pauly sits down with City of Issaquah's Economic Coordinator Farel Otieno and Suitability Manager Stacy Vynne McKinstry to discuss the City of Issaquah's Clean Building Program.

Snoqualmie Tribe Councilmembers Suzanne Sailto and Jolene Williams sat down with Mayor Mary Lou Pauly to discuss the Ancestral Lands Movement, collaborations between the Snoqualmie Tribe and the City of Issaquah, the Tribe's rich history and what they have planned for the future.

Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly sits down with Village Theatre's Managing Director Laura Lee to discuss everything Village Theatre. The current season, the process of developing the plays and musicals for each season and all that goes into creating the magic that is Village Theatre. 

Mayor Pauly sits down with a founding member of the Issaquah Sister City Commission Mohamed Belali to discuss their recent trip to Issaquah's sister city Chefchaouen, Morocco and the devastation of the recent earthquake in Morocco's Marrakesh–Safi region.

On this episode of Uniquely Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly sits down with the 2023 Issaquah Hall of Fame inductee Ken Konigsmark to discuss his long time service to the Issaquah community.

Mayor Pauly sits down with Kaylee Jaech, the Executive Director of the Garage, a Teen Café to discuss all things Garage. The Garage is a non-profit drop-in space exclusively for high school teens. It is a safe space for teens to come hang out with friends, grab a coffee and a snack​, ​play ​a game, play music, watch TV, talk over homework, meet with a counselor, and much more! 

On this episode of Uniquely Issaquah Chief Ben Lane sits down with Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly to discuss his new role as Chief of Eastside Fire and Rescue.

Issaquah Mayor, Mary Lou Pauly sits down with co-owner of Issaquah's Fortunato Chocolate to hear the unique story on how this family of entrepreneurs became chocolate maker's using one of the worlds rarest cocoa beans.