What is the Issaquah City Jail like if I have to serve jail time?

The Issaquah City Jail is widely regarded as one of the better custody facilities in King County. Inmates are housed in six-bed pods with concrete bunks, mattresses, and access to television. Staff are known for professional conduct rather than confrontation. For defendants whose sentencing court permits it, a judge can authorize service at Issaquah at the defendant's own expense — currently around $225 per night. For most Eastside clients facing mandatory jail time, Issaquah is the preferred facility over the King County Correctional Facility, SCORE in Des Moines, or the Kirkland jail.