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Issaquah is a city that's part of King County, Washington. The latest population estimate was around 37,487 residents according to the city's 2017 data. The name "Issaquah" is a Native American name that means the sound of birds or little stream. Previously, the place was called Squak Valley, also a name of Native-American descent.

According to the U.S. Census, Issaquah has a total land area of 11.38 square miles and tiny portion of 0.02 square miles is made up of water. The city is approximately located 15 miles southeast of Seattle. Issaquah is divided by Interstate 90. The Sammamish Plateau is on the northern region while the Issaquah Alps is on the southern area. Other places near Issaquah include Fall City, Bellevue, Newcastle, Preston, Renton, Maple Valley, and Hobart.

Issaquah is not only near cities, but also mountains. The Cougar Mountain is located on the west, Tiger Mountain on the east, and Squak Mountain on its south. Even though the mountains are considered protected areas, both Cougar and Squak Mountains have considerably large neighborhoods. Residents can enjoy exploring the Squak Mountain State Park, Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, and Tiger Mountain State Forest.

As for Issaquah's weather, the city experiences a Mediterranean climate. During winter, Issaquah encounters chilly and intensely wet winters. There is no dry season in Issaquah and even during summer, it experiences very damp and humid weather.

Historically, the city started as a mining town called Gilman, Washington. It was developed to focus on mining the neighboring mountains, but the town eventually changed its prime focus because the mineral deposits were nearly depleted. On April 29, 1892, the town officially became the city of Issaquah. During the 1890s, several companies saw potential in the city's profitable lumber industry.

Different companies steadily exported timber from Issaquah to Seattle and other growing territories all over western Washington. However, the lumber boom slowly dwindled during the Great Depression. The following decades, Issaquah stayed quiet until companies like Microsoft and The Boeing Company provided employment.

Various technological industries relocated to Redmond, Washington and in the long run established corporate offices in Issaquah. These major companies like GoldSim Technology and Overtime Technologies have helped in shaping Issaquah's history, economic development, and diverse citizenry. In 1996, Costco transferred its headquarters from nearby Kirkland, Washington to the city of Issaquah.

The Issaquah Historical Society aims to preserve the city's rich history. Once you stroll the downtown area, there's a trolley service that provides the public rides. In 2001, when the Issaquah Valley Trolley project started, the historical society only borrowed trolleys from Yakima Valley. By 2010, Issaquah was able to acquire three trolleys, but they were incompatible to the existing railways. It was only during October 2012 when the public was able to utilize the refitted trolleys. If you want to take a trip down memory lane, do remember that the trolley operation is seasonal and available only during weekends.

According to the city's 2012 census data, an average household in Issaquah receives an income of $87,074. Issaquah's per capita income for that year was $47,949. The Washington State Office of Financial Management recognized Issaquah as the 6th (out of 279) eligible incorporated neighborhood in terms of population growth between 2000 and 2005. Aside from that, Forbes.com named Issaquah as the 2nd fastest-growing city in Washington.