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Articles by Samantha Pak
Juanita High School student and event emcee Grace Harrington addresses the crowd at the Lake Washington Schools Foundation luncheon on Tuesday. Samantha Pak, Redmond Reporter
Lake Washington Schools Foundation focuses on preparing students...
By Samantha Pak • April 3, 2017 12:00 am

Investing in the future.

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Redmond police chief, attorneys and LWSD superintendent discuss immigration at forum
Redmond police chief, attorneys and LWSD superintendent discuss...
By Samantha Pak • March 29, 2017 1:30 am

Dealing with immigration can be confusing and complicated.

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Dr. L.E. Scarr - Contributed photo
Former long time LWSD superintendent Dr. L.E. Scarr...
By Samantha Pak • March 29, 2017 1:30 am

Former Lake Washington School District (LWSD) Superintendent Dr. L.E. “Bud” Scarr died on March 21.

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Sammamish resident Bob Krulish shares his story of living with bipolar one disorder at the Together Strong breakfast for the Together Center in Redmond. SAMANTHA PAK, Redmond Reporter
Speakers at Together Center fundraiser focus on the...
By Samantha Pak • March 30, 2017 9:30 am

At the Together Center in downtown Redmond, much of what the nonprofit organizations do is in the campus’s name.

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Teens from across the Lake Washington School District participated in the Teen CEO competition. Back row, from left: Kate Atvars, Amy Hedin, Jerred Kelley, Roger Blier, Angela Marks, Dan Phelan and Katie Searle. Front row, from left: Teen CEO Third-place winner Aarushi Bhatnagar, first-place winners Adriana Rush and Indra Toepke. Not Pictured: Second-plaec winner Anne Lee. Courtesy Photo
Students participate in Teen CEO competition
By Samantha Pak • March 23, 2017 1:30 am

Entrepreneurial ambitions don’t necessarily wait for someone to become an adult or graduate from college.

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Seattle Seahawks defensive end Tylor Harris encourages Celebration of Youth luncheon attendees to contribute financially to support Friends of Youth. Samantha Pak, Redmond Reporter
Speakers share success stories at Friends of Youth...
By Samantha Pak • March 22, 2017 1:30 am

During the Celebration of Youth luncheon fundraiser for Kirkland-based Friends of Youth (FOY) on March 15, a common theme running…

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The Landing offers overnight shelter for young adults in Redmond
The Landing offers overnight shelter for young adults...
By Samantha Pak • January 26, 2017 6:15 am

Editor’s note: This is part two in a monthlong series on Eastside homelessness.

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Susan Johnson, a nurse at EvergreenHealth Redmond, was recently recognized for her work with the March of Dimes 2016 Nurse of the Year award in the Community Health and Public Health category. Samantha Pak, Redmond Reporter
EvergreenHealth’s Johnson receives Nurse of the Year award
By Samantha Pak • January 18, 2017 9:30 am

Susan Johnson had known what she wanted to be when she grew up since she was 4 years old and…

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Facing our fears: Time to come together to build each other up | Reporter’s Notebook
Facing our fears: Time to come together to...
By Samantha Pak • November 16, 2016 3:00 pm

Well, the results are in and much to many people’s surprise, Donald Trump will be the next president of the…

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Lake Washington High School student Dylan Sabine plays a tune on board a ship during his month-long internship with the University of Washington School of Oceanography. ALLISON DEANGELIS/Reporter Newspapers
Sabine gains boatload of knowledge as UW ocean...
By Samantha Pak • September 8, 2016 9:30 am

While Dylan Sabine may not know exactly what he would like to be when he grows up, he does know he would like to pursue a career in marine science.

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Kirkland resident and former Redmond Eye Clinic owner Larry Otten
Otten has an eye for helping others during...
By Samantha Pak • August 31, 2016 2:43 pm

It all started with a pinhole camera.

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Lake Washington School District - Contributed art
LWSD now offering tuition-free full-day kindergarten
By Samantha Pak • August 30, 2016 7:58 pm

Beginning this upcoming school year, the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) will now be able to provide full-day kindergarten at no extra cost for families.

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Lake Washington School District - Contributed art
Lake Washington School District will soon offer sale...
By Samantha Pak • July 28, 2016 9:30 am

Local investors will soon have the opportunity to purchase tax-exempt bonds from the Lake Washington School District (LWSD).

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Ramiro Valderrama
From education to traffic congestion, Valderrama is focused...
By Samantha Pak • July 8, 2016 6:29 am

Ramiro Valderrama first became involved in local civic issues when he and other Sammamish residents were concerned about some of the road construction happening in their city.

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Rep. Joan McBride
McBride focused on affordable housing, tolling rules and...
By Samantha Pak • June 30, 2016 6:30 am

When Joan McBride (D-Kirkland) decided to run for a state legislator position two years ago, it was because she was concerned about what was happening at the state level.

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Ben Phelps
Public education, criminal justice reform and more are...
By Samantha Pak • June 30, 2016 6:30 am

Ben Phelps has always been politically minded.

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On Monday
Kirkland couple among 13 to become United States...
By Samantha Pak • April 25, 2014 3:40 pm

On Monday, 13 individuals earned the right to call themselves Americans during a naturalization ceremony at the Redmond Regional Library.

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Friends of Youth President and CEO Terry Pottmeyer addresses the community at the Friends of Youth annual luncheon on March 7.
Kirkland-based Friends of Youth spotlights success story at...
By Samantha Pak • March 12, 2014 1:54 pm

When Brandon Atkins first arrived in Seattle last summer, it was supposed to be for a vacation.

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A student lights a small piece of paper on fire to see how it burns as part of a science lesson at Stella Schola Middle School.
Common Core evens playing field for LWSD
By Samantha Pak • November 25, 2013 6:25 pm

When a student moves from one school to another, one of the biggest adjustments he or she must make — aside from meeting and making new friends — is academically.

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Lake Washington School District
Modest elementary class size increase coming to Lake...
By Samantha Pak • June 21, 2011 2:23 pm

Lake Washington School District’s 2011-12 proposed budget is taking shape amid recent state cuts, according to a presentation during the district’s June 20 meeting.

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