Survey says alcohol use, binge drinking high in Issaquah School District

Vicki Hoffman, chair of the Drug Free Community Coalition, asks a panel of Issaquah School District students questions at a May 16 forum. - Kevin Endejan/Issaquah & Sammamish Reporter
Kevin Endejan/Issaquah & Sammamish Reporter
Vicki Hoffman, chair of the Drug Free Community Coalition, asks a panel of Issaquah School District students questions at a May 16 forum.
Alcohol use and binge drinking among students in the Issaquah School District — especially high school seniors — is well above average according to the state’s most recent Healthy Youth Survey.

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News 2:56 PM May 22, 2013

Eastlake advances, Skyline falls in playoffs | Prep sports news

The boys Division I playoffs are underway in lacrosse and three Issaquah-Sammamish area teams remain.

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Sports updated 3:45 PM May 22, 2013

Sammamish mom arrested for suspicion of DUI with 4-year-old son in car | Police blotter

A Sammamish woman was arrested May 16 after suspicion of driving under the influence. Her 4-year-old son was with her.

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News updated 3:00 PM May 22, 2013

Lisa Callan to challenge Meryweather for spot on Issaquah School Board

Lisa Callan, who was a finalist along with Alison Meryweather to fill Issaquah School Board Director Position 4, has announced she will seek the position in the fall election.

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News 2:06 PM May 22, 2013

Local synchro swimmers medal at Region A Championships

Seattle Synchro joined six other synchronized swim clubs from Alaska, Montana, Oregon and Washington May 18-19 in Oregon for the Charlotte Davis Region A Intermediate and Age Group Championships. Many local athletes placed high during the competitions.

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Sports 10:25 AM May 22, 2013 Bothell Reporter

Cancer survivor now a volunteer | With a family history of cancer, Issaquah resident knew she had a ticking time bomb inside her

Jenn Nudelman, 46, knew the odds were stacked against her. Breast cancer runs deep in her family so she knew her chance of getting the disease was one in three. Her grandmother died from breast cancer, and she has two aunts who are survivors.

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News 2:06 PM May 21, 2013

It’s OK to talk about cancer | Linda Ball

According to the American Cancer Society, the chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about one in eight. The chance of dying from breast cancer is about one in 36. I have found that it has become a big part of who I am now. It's not something to be ashamed of. At first I blamed myself — what did I do to bring this on? What didn't I do that I should have? There is no good answer, other than that cancer has its own agenda.

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Opinion updated 1:49 PM May 21, 2013

Larry Wright to run for Sammamish Council Position No. 1

Larry Wright, the managing director of the Bellevue Arts Museum and a Sammamish resident, has announced he will run against Kathleen Huckabay for Council Position No. 1.

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News 3:53 PM May 20, 2013

Eastlake gets titles, Skyline takes relay at bi-district meet | Prep sports news

Highlights and results from the bi-district track and field meet.

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Sports 2:31 PM May 20, 2013

Bike to work hits Issaquah again | Community recreation news

Issaquah and Sammamish residents and workers climbed into the saddle today for National Bike to Work Day.

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Sports 2:42 PM May 17, 2013

Sammamish resident Carl Porter to appear on 'The Price is Right' Wednesday

Sammamish resident Carl Porter will soon make his television debut as a contestant on the long-time game show “The Price Is Right.”

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News 11:58 AM May 17, 2013