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One person’s month recovery coins after battling a fentanyl addiction. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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How to manage the holiday season with alcoholism and addiction

“It’s part of our culture to have an alcoholic drink around the holidays,” said Dr. Richard Geary III.

Canada lynx. (Photo courtesy of David Moskowitz)

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New partnership conducts research on state’s Canada lynx population

Washington lists the animal as endangered.

Diabetes. (Credit: Pixabay/stevepb)

Life

Understanding diabetes beyond National Diabetes Awareness Month

“We’ve been trying to educate people and treat people for many years,” said Andrew Thurman, MD.

Scene from a past Trans Pride parade in Seattle. File photo courtesy of Gender Justice League

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TDOR honors victims of anti-transgender violence

Last year was the deadliest year on record for transgender violence and deaths, according to the Human Rights…

Jeannette Walls. Courtesy of Teton Youth & Family Services.

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Author brings personal experience to Imagine Gathering event

The holiday happy hour will take place on Nov. 18 at The Winemakers Reserve in Woodinville.

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics logo

Business

Overlake increases employee pay and expands coverage admist rapid changing economy

“This initiative shows Overlake values our employees,” said J. Michael Marsh, President and CEO.

Courtesy of Treehouse.

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Loneliest time of the year: ways to support youth in foster care

Treehouse’s Holiday Magic program and store supported over 4,100 foster care youth in WA in 2021.

Courtesy of Crumbl Cookies Facebook.

Business

Attention cookie monsters: Crumbl over to Sammamish

Crumbl Cookies is celebrating a grand opening for their Sammamish location until midnight today.

Yi Zhao, the new Executive Director of Imagine Housing. Courtesy of Imagine Housing.

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New Imagine Housing Executive Director brings personal experience to the position

“I wasn’t able to make my first best friend until I lived in affordable housing,” said Yi Zhao.

The bay ghost shrimp, also known as Neotrypaea Californiensis. Courtesy of Dave Cowles.

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A spooky critter that burrows in the Puget Sound

Ghost shrimp are so pale and fragile that their organs are visible through their shells.

Dr. Jennifer Xiao. Courtesy of Inland Imaging.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month goes beyond cisgender women

Transgender women who receive hormone therapy for at least 5 years are at risk for breast cancer.

Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

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DOH data shows childhood vaccination rates remain stagnant

Stagnant rates mean that if an outbreak occurs, there’s a greater risk of increased spread.

Courtesy of Nardone Italian Dining Instagram.

Business

Italian restaurant to replace Sip Restaurant and Wine Bar

Amarone Ristorante and Bar plans on opening in late November.

Courtesy of ECUCC.

Business

Eastgate Congregational Church sells with plans to donate to charities

An initial amount of $640,000 will be donated to a list of charitable organizations.

(Black Press Media File)

News

Mentors wanted for the Social Equity in Cannabis Technical Assistance Program

Mentors will be contracted from January-June of 2023 and will work with cannabis entrepreneurs.

Rainbow Prom 2022. Courtesy of The Garage, a Teen Cafe.

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The Garage, A Teen Cafe hopes to reach fundraising goal for Host Homes project

A goal of the Host Homes project is to keep unhoused Issaquah youth in their community.

The pink ribbon is a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which people wear to honor survivors; remember those who passed away from the disease; and to support the progress of defeating breast cancer. Courtesy of Benefits.Gov.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The importance of getting to know your lemons

About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.

King County Executive Dow Constantine.

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Collective action needed to avoid worst impacts of climate change

An analysis found that total greenhouse gas emissions have increased from population growth.

Courtesy of Homeless Workers Stipend.

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Homeless service workers may qualify for up to $4,000 in relief

The goal of the relief is to retain workers and to assist with immediate economic needs.

(Black Press file photo)

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WA Liquor and Cannabis Board creates first Cannabinoid Science Work Group

The group of experts will regularly communicate about the changing issues related to cannabinoids.