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Articles by Samantha Pak
Bright Futures breakfast brings in $185,000 for LWTech
Bright Futures breakfast brings in $185,000 for LWTech
By Samantha Pak • November 1, 2017 10:55 am

On Tuesday morning, students, staff and community supporters gathered at Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland for the school’s…

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Janae Smith and her daughter Brooklyn decked out in pink in support of breast cancer awareness. Courtesy of Jami West Photography
Two-time cancer survivor runs to raise awareness and...
By Samantha Pak • October 31, 2017 11:55 am

When she was 24 years old, Janae Smith and her husband were at a friend’s house when she felt stabbing…

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Manandic goes from intern to reporter | Editorial
Manandic goes from intern to reporter | Editorial
By Samantha Pak • October 30, 2017 11:00 pm

If you’ve been reading the Kirkland Reporter online and in print in the last week or so, you may have…

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LWTech’s RISE Center creates an inclusive space for students
LWTech’s RISE Center creates an inclusive space for...
By Samantha Pak • October 25, 2017 8:30 am

After three years of planning, Lake Washington Technical Institute of Technology in Kirkland has opened the doors to its new…

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Kirkland police pay last respects to Sgt. Nathan Rich
Kirkland police pay last respects to Sgt. Nathan...
By Samantha Pak • October 23, 2017 2:10 pm

Just before 10:30 a.m. Friday, uniformed officers and civilians alike stood at attention along the hall of Overlake Christian Church…

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Kirkland native tackles difficult subjects in documentaries
Kirkland native tackles difficult subjects in documentaries
By Samantha Pak • October 18, 2017 8:30 am

Growing up, Lana Wilson loved the arts and film.

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Kirkland’s Hostetter recognized as top volunteer by ACS CAN
Kirkland’s Hostetter recognized as top volunteer by ACS...
By Samantha Pak • September 29, 2017 8:30 am

Eunice Hostetter was diagnosed with stage-two breast cancer in 2003 and in the almost decade and a half since then,…

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Attendees participate in a group discussion activity during a recent forum put on by First District Democrats focused on the school-to-prison pipeline. Samantha Pak, Bothell/Kenmore Reporter
Courts, schools, other agencies address school-to-prison pipeline
By Samantha Pak • September 26, 2017 4:45 pm

As the trend for students to come into contact with the juvenile and adult criminal justice systems continues to rise,…

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Local women travel to Syrian refugee camps in Lebanon
Local women travel to Syrian refugee camps in...
By Samantha Pak • September 18, 2017 10:30 am

With so much hardship around the world, Esther Filip, Rachel Hile and Jessica Dahl wanted to do their part to…

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Grammy-winning Judith Hill to perform at In Concert for Cancer, Sept. 9
Grammy-winning Judith Hill to perform at In Concert...
By Samantha Pak • August 30, 2017 9:05 am

Every year, In Concert for Cancer features a Grammy-winning or Grammy-nominated performer at its annual concert and this year’s event…

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Kirkland police, other law enforcement agencies arrest five juveniles in carjacking and shoplifting
Kirkland police, other law enforcement agencies arrest five...
By Samantha Pak • August 25, 2017 4:30 pm

On Thursday, Kirkland police officers arrested five juveniles who were involved in a number of crimes that began the day…

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Kirkland, Eastsiders come together in demonstration for love and unity
Kirkland, Eastsiders come together in demonstration for love...
By Samantha Pak • August 22, 2017 8:30 am

Kirkland and greater Eastside residents’ efforts to spread messages of love and unity continued Saturday afternoon as dozens of people…

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First district veterans share stories for history project
First district veterans share stories for history project
By Samantha Pak • August 9, 2017 3:15 pm

When Pearl Harbor was bombed on Dec. 7, 1941 and brought the United States into World War II, Ann Bjorneby…

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Summerfest returns to downtown next week
Summerfest returns to downtown next week
By Samantha Pak • August 1, 2017 1:30 pm

Summer is in full swing and in Kirkland, that means Summerfest.

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Reporter welcomes Campbell into the fold | Editorial
Reporter welcomes Campbell into the fold | Editorial
By Samantha Pak • July 27, 2017 10:30 am

Change.

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18-year-old Kirkland man dies in collision on I-405
18-year-old Kirkland man dies in collision on I-405
By Samantha Pak • July 17, 2017 12:30 pm

An 18-year-old man died in a crash on southbound Interstate 405 in Kirkland early Monday morning.

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Heritage Park rally urges state lawmakers to pass budget
Heritage Park rally urges state lawmakers to pass...
By Samantha Pak • June 27, 2017 10:40 am

On a sunny summer day, it’s not unusual to find groups of people gathered at the park.

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Investigators return to home along Kirkland-Kenmore border in search of missing mother of two
Investigators return to home along Kirkland-Kenmore border in...
By Samantha Pak • May 25, 2017 12:45 pm

After receiving a new tip, investigators from the King County Sheriff’s Office returned Thursday morning to a property along the…

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Telling our community’s story
Telling our community’s story
By Samantha Pak • May 5, 2017 1:30 am

My first inkling of wanting to become a journalist was in middle school.

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Emerald Heights partners with EvergreenHealth for health services
Emerald Heights partners with EvergreenHealth for health services
By Samantha Pak • April 19, 2017 1:30 am

In an effort to take their services to the next level for their residents, the Emerald Heights retirement community in…

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