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HopeFest founder Tyler Zangaglia: “We have a responsibility to give back”

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HopeFest founder Tyler Zangaglia: “We have a responsibility to give back”

Zangaglia’s experiences propelled him to launch his nonprofit, HopeFest.

Photo courtesy of Turkey Trot Facebook The Issaquah Turkey Trot will begin at 9 a.m. on Nov. 28.

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Issaquah to host its 10th Annual Turkey Trot 5K

The race begins at 9 a.m. on Nov. 28.

Natalie DeFord/staff photo Alpine Animal Hospital, located at 888 NW Sammamish Rd in Issaquah, no longer offers 24-hour emergency services.

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Alpine Animal Hospital no longer offers 24-hour emergency services

Emergency services closed May 13.

Issaquah International Film Festival returns for the sixth year

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Issaquah International Film Festival returns for the sixth year

Films will be showing from Sept. 14-15 at the Cinebarre in Issaquah.

Photo courtesy of Neelam Chahlia Redmond’s Neelam Chahlia crowned as Mrs. Washington America and competing for the national Mrs. America title on Aug. 26.

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Redmond’s Chahlia to compete for Mrs. America 2020 title

Mrs. Washington America winner says her journey embodies the ‘American Dream.’

Photo courtesy of Life Enrichment Options The annual Challenge Race returns to Issaquah for the 22nd year on July 27 at the Issaquah Community Center.

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Challenge Race returns to Issaquah

The annual event will take place at the Issaquah Community Center on July 27.

Celebrating the Fourth on the Eastside

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Celebrating the Fourth on the Eastside

Americans all over the country including the Eastside region will gather on July 4 to celebrate Independence Day.…

Photo courtesy of King County Parks Trailhead Direct returns April 20 with new routes.

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Trailhead Direct returns with more routes

Transit-to-trails returns April 20.

The Issaquah Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Spira Power Yoga on April 9. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.

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Spira Power Yoga celebrates ribbon cutting

Dora Gyarmati opens second location in Issaquah.

Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo WWII veteran Dale Brown shows a drawing of himself when he was in Czechoslovakia circa 1945.

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World War II Veteran turns 95

Issaquah family and NJROTC surprise Dale Brown.

Stephanie Quiroz / staff photo Girl Scout Dylan Faaland is hosting an in-school workshop about bike safety for the student bicyclists at her school. Dylan is working toward her Silver Award from Girl Scouts of Western Washington.

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Local Girl Scout promotes educational workshop to educate peers about bike safety

Dylan Faaland will host Light it Up! on April 25 at Inglewood Middle School.

King County Council with Sarah Reyneveld, chair of the King County Women’s Advisory Board. Photo courtesy of King County

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King County proclaims March as Women’s History Month

This year’s theme is Womxn Who Lead: Stories from the past and how they influence the future.

Paige Bisbee, of Bellevue is a paid employee at Davis Wright Tremaine in Bellevue. As part of the law firm’s inclusive program, Bisbee distributes snacks and office supplies to her co-workers. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.

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People with disabilities find purpose through new employment opportunities

Paige Bisbee of Bellevue finds employment at Davis Wright Tremaine

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King County residents receive Martin Luther King medal of distinguished service

Recipients include Eastside King County residents

Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo. From left: co-leader of the Issaquah clinic Sarah Bergdahl, longtime volunteer Louise Luce, and co-leader Melinda Walhstrom.

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Garden has been mainstay in Luce’s life

How 94 year-old Louise Luce gained community and knowledge from the Master Gardeners Foundation

Seattle Shaolin Kungfu Academy (above) preforms a Dragon Dance and Kungfu and the Issaquah Highlands Red Dance group (below) preform at the Chinese New Year celebration on Feb. 17. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photos

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Issaquah Highlands Chinese Heritage Club hosts their annual Chinese New Year celebration

Performances included the traditional Chinese Dragon Dance

Founder of Everyone for Veterans, Theresa Cheng helps Alice Richard deliver a mattress to a veteran family in Federal Way as part of the Wingman Project in Dec. 2018. Photo Courtesy of Everyone for Veterans.

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Actions speak louder than words; Everyone for Veterans is making an effort to help low-income veterans and their families

Non-profit organization connects community members with veterans through their wingman project

King County Library System (KCLS) is named the leading U.S. library with 4.8 million digital checkouts in 2018 for the fifth year in a row by Rakuten OverDrive. Photo courtesy of KCLS Facebook.

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King County Library System exceeds 1 million digital checkouts in 2018

KCLS leads the record for the fifth year in a row

From left, Tara Martin, Lisa Snow, Jeff LaBelle and Jessica Rice completed the process of earning National Board Certification. The National Board Certified Teachers teach at Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish. Photo courtesy of Eastside Catholic School

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Eastside teachers earn National Board Certification

Eastside Catholic School teachers earn highest mark of achievement.

The Mercer Island City Council honored Kari Anderson (center) for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award at a council meeting in 2018. Also pictured is Jennifer Wright, MISD executive director of Learning Services (right) and Mayor Debbie Bertlin. Photo courtesy of Janet Piehl/Girl Scout Leader Troop 43142

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Eastside Girl Scouts earn Gold Awards

Girl Scout girls make a difference in their communities