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Photo courtesy of Jim Nicholson The Skyline Spartans registered a 42-28 win against the Issaquah Eagles in the regular season finale on Oct. 27 at Gary Moore Stadium in Issaquah. Spartans’ running back Prescott Wong (pictured) plows forward for yardage against the Eagles defense. Skyline (6-3) will face the Enumclaw Hornets in a winner-to-state, loser-out district playoff game on Nov. 3.

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Spartans earn bragging rights against Eagles

The Skyline Spartans registered a 42-28 win against the Issaquah Eagles in the regular season finale on Oct.…

Photo courtesy of Rick Edelman/Rick Edelman Photography The Eastside Catholic Crusaders put together an overall record of 3-1 at the Class 3A Metro League volleyball tournament en route to a third place finish on Oct. 28. Eastside Catholic defeated Rainier Beach, Bainbridge Island and Seattle Prep during the tournament. The Crusaders only loss came against the Ballard Beavers in the semifinals. Eastside Catholic will compete in the 2017 Sea-King volleyball tournament from Nov. 1 through Nov. 4. Eastside Catholic senior setter Mia Kirsch (pictured) prepares to make a serve against Bainbridge Island in the Metro quarterfinals.

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Crusaders volleyball team captures third place at Metro tournament

The Eastside Catholic Crusaders put together an overall record of 3-1 at the Class 3A Metro League volleyball…

Haunted trolley rides through town this weekend

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Haunted trolley rides through town this weekend

Halloween is getting a historic spin this weekend at Issaquah’s Historic Train Depot.

Warning — infestation of zombies to take over Issaquah

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Warning — infestation of zombies to take over Issaquah

Feeling undead this Halloween weekend? Thinking of adding a little pallor and a lot of fake blood to…

Photo courtesy of Melissa Pendleton Local runners turned in memorable performances at the Class 4A KingCo League meet on Oct. 21 at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah. Eastlake senior Nate Pendleton finished in first place with a time of 15:41.23. Issaquah senior Luke George captured second place with a time of 15:52.29. Skyline’s Griffin Ganz earned fourth place with a time of 16:00.10 and Issaquah junior Sam Griffith nabbed seventh place (16:10.64). The Issaquah Eagles boys Cross Country team captured first place at the meet, compiling 57 total team points (low score wins in Cross Country). Skyline finished in third place with 88 total points.

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Pendleton, George dominate KingCo 4A boys Cross Country meet

Local runners turned in memorable performances at the Class 4A KingCo League meet on Oct. 21 at Lake…

Last year’s Eastside Baby Corner Helping Kids THRIVE Luncheon saw a packed house. Photo courtesy of Eastside Baby Corner

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Eastside Baby Corner fundraiser set for Nov. 15

Eastside Baby Corner is hosting its eighth annual Helping Kids THRIVE Luncheon at noon on Nov. 15 at…

Photo courtesy of Jim Nicholson The Woodinville Falcons defeated the Skyline Spartans 38-20 in a Class 4A KingCo football contest on Oct. 20. Skyline, who had a four-game winning streak coming into the contest, dropped to 5-3 overall with the loss. Skyline receiver Nathan Brandt (pictured) dove for the endzone against the Falcons on Oct. 20. The Spartans will face the Issaquah Eagles in the 2017 regular season finale at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Gary Moore Stadium in Issaquah.

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Falcons conquer Spartans in KingCo 4A football matchup

The Woodinville Falcons defeated the Skyline Spartans 38-20 in a Class 4A KingCo football contest on Oct. 20.…

Reporter endorsements for Issaquah City Council seats | Editorial

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Reporter endorsements for Issaquah City Council seats | Editorial

Issaquah Mayor: Mary Lou Pauly

Reporter endorsements for Sammamish City Council seats | Editorial

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Reporter endorsements for Sammamish City Council seats | Editorial

Sammamish Position 1: Mark Baughman

Reporter teams up with Democracy Live to present voter information website app

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Reporter teams up with Democracy Live to present voter information website app

Electronic voting may still be only a distant possibility, but electronic ballots and voter information are readily available…

Business owners announce changes to Sammamish restaurants, grand re-opening event

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Business owners announce changes to Sammamish restaurants, grand re-opening event

Sammamish residents Rich Radcliffe and Paul Wedeberg announced the completion of their visionary team with the appointment of…

Sound Publishing nets 250 journalism awards at WNPA event

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Sound Publishing nets 250 journalism awards at WNPA event

Sound Publishing employees received more than 250 journalism awards at the 2017 Washington Newspaper Publishers Association annual meeting…

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GEORGE EDWARD MCANINCH

George Edward (Mac) McAninch passed away October 16, 2017, in the loving arms of his family following a…

Photo courtesy of Karen Hatch Eastside Catholic School announced on Oct. 12 that Katie Farr was hired as the new Crusaders girls basketball head coach for the 2017-18 school year. Farr, who is a Kirkland resident, is a graduate of Bethel High School in Graham. Farr was a three-year varsity starter and led Bethel in rebounding during a senior season where her team clinched a berth at the Class 4A state tournament at the Tacoma Dome. Farr played collegiate basketball at College of the Desert (Palm Desert, California) and at Avila University (Kansas City, Missouri). “We are very excited to have Katie Farr on board with us at Eastside Catholic. She brings with her extensive coaching and playing experience that we know will help take our girls program to the highest level,” Crusaders athletic director Jeremy Thielbahr said in a press release on Oct. 12. Farr possesses a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Avila University and will be pursuing a Masters Degree in Education this fall.

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Farr lands coveted coaching position

Eastside Catholic School announced on Oct. 12 that Katie Farr was hired as the new Crusaders girls basketball…

‘Issaquah Goes Apples’ event set for Saturday

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‘Issaquah Goes Apples’ event set for Saturday

The Downtown Issaquah Association will be hosting “Issaquah Goes Apples,” a community event combining activities in the downtown…

Photo courtesy of Rick Edelman/Rick Edelman Photography The Skyline Spartans cruised to a 3-0 win against North Creek on Oct. 17. Skyline improved their overall record to 11-2 with the victory. Skyline midfielder Bella Calvert-Lee (pictured) dribbles the ball up the field against North Creek.

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Skyline earns shutout against North Creek

The Skyline Spartans cruised to a 3-0 win against North Creek on Oct. 17. Skyline improved their overall…

Photo courtesy of Jim Nicholson The Puyallup Vikings football team is no longer undefeated. The Skyline Spartans snapped Puyallup’s six game-winning streak, earning a 45-21 win in a non-league contest between Class 4A state contenders on Oct. 13 at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup. Skyline improved their overall record to 5-2 with the victory. Christopher Johnson (pictured) hauls in a deep pass behind the Puyallup secondary in the non-league matchup on Oct. 13.

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Spartans snap Puyallup’s undefeated streak on gridiron

The Puyallup Vikings football team is no longer undefeated.

Photo courtesy of Rick Edelman/Rick Edelman Photography The Eastside Catholic Crusaders football team cruised to a 42-13 victory against Seattle Prep in their final regular season home game of the 2017 season on Oct. 13 in Sammamish. Eastside Catholic improved their overall record to 7-0 with the win. Eastside Catholic senior receiver Marcus Stoebner (pictured) fights for extra yardage against the Seattle Prep defense.

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Eastside Catholic dominates Seattle Prep

The Eastside Catholic Crusaders football team cruised to a 42-13 victory against Seattle Prep in their final regular…

TV personality Scott Disick to be at Bellevue’s Sugar Factory Friday night

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TV personality Scott Disick to be at Bellevue’s Sugar Factory Friday night

TV personality Scott Disick will be in Bellevue at the Sugar Factory Friday night.

Photo courtesy of Steve Haas The Issaquah Eagles girls Cross Country team won the Nike Hole in the Wall Invitational on Oct. 7 at Lakewood High School in Arlington. The Eagles, who tallied 70 team points (low score wins in Cross Country), outscored second place Camas by 57 points (137 total team points). Issaquah senior Sami Corman captured fourth place (17:58.5), Julia David-Smith nabbed fifth place (17:59.4), Kenna Clawson registered a 10th place finish (18:11.1), Andie Kolasinski finished in 26th place (18:55.4), Lauren Haas finished in 29th place (18:57.3) and Emma Jordan finished in 75th place (19:54.1).

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Eagles earn first place at coveted meet

The Issaquah Eagles girls Cross Country team won the Nike Hole in the Wall Invitational on Oct. 7…