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    Articles by Ashley Hiruko
    Bellevue pastor Phil Antilla said his support of the LGBTQ community will continue, following a controversial global vote of the United Methodist Church. Ashley Hiruko/staff photo
    United Methodist vote has churches’ future in question
    By Ashley Hiruko • March 14, 2019 11:30 am

    Congregations debate separation following gay-clergy, same-sex marriage ban.

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    Redmond Mayor John Marchione was among many community members to place their hand prints in the wet cement below the new sign at the Muslim Association of Puget Sound in Redmond after the mosque’s old sign was vandalized in 2016. File photo
    Examining hate crimes on the Eastside
    By Ashley Hiruko • March 11, 2019 8:30 am

    The Anti-Defamation League has been tracking hate-fueled crimes and incidents to paint a picture of trends in communities.

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    Community unites over anti-semitic depictions
    Community unites over anti-semitic depictions
    By Ashley Hiruko • March 1, 2019 1:30 am

    Enhanced patrols, investigation continues.

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    The damage remains days after the fire. Ashley Hiruko/staff photo
    The cheese will return: Business owner vows to...
    By Ashley Hiruko • February 28, 2019 6:30 am

    River Valley Cheese displaced, for now.

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    This map shows the path deputies took to locate the suspect. Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office.
    Shoeprints in snow lead deputies to Issaquah burglary...
    By Ashley Hiruko • February 26, 2019 1:30 am

    ‘Two truckloads’ of items removed from campsite.

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    Klahanie graffiti being investigated as hate crime
    Klahanie graffiti being investigated as hate crime
    By Ashley Hiruko • February 22, 2019 1:30 am

    There have been 17 counts of red spray paint covering cars and garages so far.

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    Primrose School of West Bellevue saw a second location in Washington open in 2018. Madison Miller/staff photo.
    Parents are feeling the pinch of child care...
    By Ashley Hiruko • February 22, 2019 1:30 am

    A King County report charts ways the county could reduce child care costs and boost access.

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    The trash situation at a Redmond apartment complex remained overflowing in the afternoon on Tuesday, Feb. 19, after a series of snowstorms hit the region in February. Corey Morris/staff photo
    Garbage service resumes on Eastside, after weeks without...
    By Ashley Hiruko • February 21, 2019 1:30 am

    Snow disrupted service on the Eastside.

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    Two firefighters injured, 50 children evacuated during Issaquah blaze
    Two firefighters injured, 50 children evacuated during Issaquah...
    By Ashley Hiruko • February 20, 2019 5:00 pm

    Two buildings housed businesses.

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    The Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue remained open through the wintry weather. Photo courtesy of Overlake Medical Center.
    Overlake Medical essential staff housed in hotels
    By Ashley Hiruko • February 18, 2019 6:30 am

    Over 250 rooms helped ensure needed employees made it to their shift.

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    President’s emergency declaration sparks immediate legal backlash
    President’s emergency declaration sparks immediate legal backlash
    By Ashley Hiruko • February 15, 2019 4:00 pm

    Attorney General Bob Ferguson said his team will sue the White House if federal funds originally intended for Washington state are interrupted.

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    State bill would address strain of long-term healthcare costs
    State bill would address strain of long-term healthcare...
    By Ashley Hiruko • February 15, 2019 6:30 am

    Median retirement savings falls short of what wellness costs.

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    Bengal tigers enjoy a romp through the recent snow at Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah. Photo courtesy of Sasha Hendricks
    One of the ‘snowiest’ months on record for...
    By Ashley Hiruko • February 11, 2019 2:20 am

    Citizens fled to stores to stock up on needed supplies; City staff worked to keep roads clear.

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    Infant with measles. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Health/Centers for Disease Control
    Mandatory MMR vaccine a possibility in Washington state
    By Ashley Hiruko • February 7, 2019 1:20 pm

    Measles outbreak slows as four new cases are confirmed in Oregon.

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    Grueling shifts, rationed water, no contract
    Grueling shifts, rationed water, no contract
    By Ashley Hiruko • February 6, 2019 1:30 am

    Police support union files complaints against City of Issaquah.

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    Claire Kwo, 6, plays in the snow in Sammamish on Feb. 4. Photo courtesy of Stephen Kwo.
    Snow hits lowland areas of King County
    By Ashley Hiruko • February 5, 2019 2:09 pm

    More snow could fall Friday evening.

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    Fire fighters: ‘Sleep with your bedroom doors closed’
    Fire fighters: ‘Sleep with your bedroom doors closed’
    By Ashley Hiruko • January 31, 2019 1:30 am

    Responders overcame complications during blaze last week.

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    Seattle man sentenced to one year in prison for smuggling firearms into Iraq
    Seattle man sentenced to one year in prison...
    By Ashley Hiruko • January 30, 2019 6:30 am

    Co-conspirator Bellevue man to be sentenced in March.

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    Measles outbreak puts Washington under State of Emergency
    Measles outbreak puts Washington under State of Emergency
    By Ashley Hiruko • January 28, 2019 1:30 am

    Thirty-five cases have been confirmed statewide.

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    The Sammamish home where deputies found the bodies of three. Ashley Hiruko/Staff photo
    Parents killed over plan to sell family home
    By Ashley Hiruko • January 18, 2019 3:59 pm

    New details released by KCSO give potential motive for Sammamish murder-suicide.

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