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Kevin Mar and student Lauren Poulson demonstrate a counterattack technique in front of the class.

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Washington Fencing Academy class brings all ages into the heat of battle

Their tips inches apart, the two swords quiver like a jolt of electricity just ran through them. The…

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Sammamish jams to blues band at Pine Lake Park

It’s another Thursday night concert, and it seems as if all of Sammamish has gathered to enjoy the…

The Olympic Torch blazes during the Opening Ceremony in Bejing. Local photographers Serge and Amy Timacheff are taking pictures of official fencing competitions.

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Tiger Mountain Photo owners snap shots in Beijing as official Olympics photographers

Serge and Amy Timacheff, co-owners of the local photography studio Tiger Mountain Photo, didn’t flip on NBC to…

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Sammamish girl grows hair for 3 years, donates to Locks of Love

Eight-year-old Grace Camera of Sammamish has had a goal since kindergarten: to help Locks of Love. After three-and-a-half…

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IHS student accepted to Harvard summit

Issaquah High School student Erin Kim was accepted recently into the People to People Leadership Summit at Harvard…

Mia Kumar

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Mother-daughter lemonade stand nets donations for Hopelink

A mother-daughter duo from Sammamish raised more than $160 in cash and donations for Hopelink last week with…

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Western Washington University honors Sammamish residents

Western Washington University students Toni Rocco, Emily Harvey and Bethany Stead of Sammamish were honored at commencement in…

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Arts and entertainment briefs | Issaquah Reporter

Bellevue painter Christina Strigenz is exhibiting her artwork in a show titled “Elements of Nature,” at Pogacha restaurant…

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Recreation calendar | Issaquah

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The System Baseball team took second place in the United States Amateur Baseball Federation 17-year-old World Series July 31- Aug. 9 in San Diego

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System Baseball nabs second at World Series

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Sports in Brief | Issaquah Reporter

The Skyline High School football team earned more national accolades this past week, being named to the ESPN…

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King County Sheriff gets new chopper

A multi-million-dollar helicopter for crimefighting and search-and-rescue work has arrived in King County.

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New law aimed at safer neighborhoods

King County now requires landlords in unincorporated areas to address drug crimes on their properties head-on instead of…

Election Day nearing, make sure you know where to vote

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Election Day nearing, make sure you know where to vote

More than 17,000 voters will be affected by polling place changes, elections officials say. Since 2004, 141 poll…

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Transportation forum

The 5th Legislative District Democrats will host a discussion of transportation issues during a forum Aug. 28 featuring…

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5th District incumbent Cheryl Pflug challenged by Phyllis Huster

State Sen. Cheryl Pflug, a Republican who lives in Maple Valley, is running for re-election in the 5th…

The 2008 limited edition Salmon Days print is by Melissa Cole of Spokane.

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Salmon Days limited edition print | Brief

The Salmon Days festival is known for its distinctive artwork, and this year’s featured artist is Melissa Cole…

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Issaquah stabbing case reiterates domestic violence prevalence

As speculation continues to swirl around the investigation into the stabbing death of 21-year-old Tomasz Matczak, one thing…

Anna Pool-Norby

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Issaquah community unites for Night Out | Photo

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Online gaming – Olympic style: How to become an ‘Internet athlete’

In all its glory, fanfare and controversy, the 2008 Summer Olympics have finally arrived — and they’re online!…