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Reporter Raechel Dawson says farewell to journalism career

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Reporter Raechel Dawson says farewell to journalism career

Eastside journalist moves on after six years in field.

Suspect hacks Northwest University, steals $60,000

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Suspect hacks Northwest University, steals $60,000

The scammer had been watching email communications prior to theft.

Man charged with making bomb threats, holding woman hostage in Kirkland

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Man charged with making bomb threats, holding woman hostage in Kirkland

The suspect said he wanted to commit suicide by cop.

Assault kits provide ‘fresh start’ for survivors

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Assault kits provide ‘fresh start’ for survivors

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Kirkland man, woman charged with promoting prostitution

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Kirkland man, woman charged with promoting prostitution

The victims were forced to turn over their money to a suspect and were afraid to leave.

Author Cheryl Strayed answers questions on PCT ‘bro’ culture, ‘Gilmore Girls’ and more

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Author Cheryl Strayed answers questions on PCT ‘bro’ culture, ‘Gilmore Girls’ and more

The Oprah’s Book Club author is best known for her memoir “Wild.”

Keynote speaker and author Cheryl Strayed spoke of her own struggles and how she got through them at the Youth Eastside Services’ 50th anniversary Invest In Youth breakfast. Photo courtesy of Phillip Johnson

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‘Wild’ author Cheryl Strayed shares story of abuse, addiction and heartbreak at Youth Eastside Services breakfast

The nonprofit hopes to raise $790,000 as they celebrate 50 years in 2018.

Students throughout the region take part in National School Walkout, call for gun control

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Students throughout the region take part in National School Walkout, call for gun control

The March 14 demonstrations marked the one month anniversary of the Parkland school shooting.

Afghanistan refugee shares how Friends of Youth gave him hope at Bellevue event

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Afghanistan refugee shares how Friends of Youth gave him hope at Bellevue event

Hundreds celebrate youth at annual Friends of Youth luncheon.

Shoe shiner keeps beaming with regular dialysis

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Shoe shiner keeps beaming with regular dialysis

World Kidney Day was March 8.

Millennial entrepreneurs gearing up to launch crowdfunding campaign for Ombraz Sunglasses

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Millennial entrepreneurs gearing up to launch crowdfunding campaign for Ombraz Sunglasses

For each pair of sunglasses sold, 20 trees will be planted.

Fully funding education, passing capital budget top focus this legislative session

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Fully funding education, passing capital budget top focus this legislative session

Eastside legislators met to discuss issues at annual breakfast

Washington state auditor: More accountability audits needed for state agencies

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Washington state auditor: More accountability audits needed for state agencies

Auditor’s office seeking $700,000 from Washington Legislature

From left, Michell Darnell, Patty Kuderer, Indian Association moderator, Jinyoung Lee Englund, and Manka Dhingra at the Eastside Candidates Forum on Thursday. Raechel Dawson/staff photo

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Eastside senatorial candidates sound off on fully funding education

Cutting corporate tax loopholes, exercising fiscal discipline, creating a public infrastructure bank and providing more choice schools were…

Kirkland Art Center’s Cirque du Surreal celebrates the imagination this October | The Eastside Scene

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Kirkland Art Center’s Cirque du Surreal celebrates the imagination this October | The Eastside Scene

Artist Salvador Dali’s melting clocks, a ring master at a circus, and flapper girls from the 1920s.

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith. Raechel Dawson/staff photo

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Members of Congress, Dreamers call out Trump administration’s end of DACA at Bellevue event

Four members of Congress stood up on Sept. 21 to let President Donald Trump know ending the DACA…

Co-owner of the Bellevue We Rock the Spectrum, Shirley Sarmiento-Blaha, stands in front of the gym’s rock wall. Raechel Dawson/staff photo

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No need for parents to say ‘I’m sorry’ at new We Rock the Spectrum sensory gym in Bellevue

A little boy sat on the gym floor, crying.

Residents countywide and environmental groups filled Bellevue City Hall’s council chambers on Monday during a public hearing for Puget Sound Energy’s rate case before the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission. Raechel Dawson/staff photo

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Environmental advocates call for Bellevue-based Puget Sound Energy’s closure of Montana coal plant

Bellevue was flushed with green on July 31.

King County Executive Dow Constantine

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King County executive delivers state of the county address

Bryce Kasota had to duck out early from King County Executive Dow Constantine’s state of the county address…

Lady Yum owner Megan Gordon stands in front of her new store’s brick wall. Gordon and her partner Shan S. Foisy hope to open in mid-June.

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Kirkland’s first French Macaron parlor Lady Yum to open this June

Striking a similar resemblance to the CBS comedy “2 Broke Girls,” Lady Yum owners Megan Gordon and Shan…