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Burglar flees home after homeowner returns mid-heist | Police blotter for May 7-10

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Burglar flees home after homeowner returns mid-heist | Police blotter for May 7-10

The blotter does not represent each incident involving Snoqualmie police.

HEATHER CHRISTINE-FAWKES BRAUN

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HEATHER CHRISTINE-FAWKES BRAUN

Heather Christine-Fawkes Braun, a resident of Sammamish, Washington since 1987, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at…

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Washington State High School artists to be honored

State superintendent Chris Reykdal will announce annual Art Show winners this Friday.

It’s time to make Western Washington coal-free | Guest Column

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It’s time to make Western Washington coal-free | Guest Column

For Washington to be a true climate leader, PSE needs to get out of the coal business.

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Village Theatre’s Beta Series presents new zombie musical

Tony Award-winning writers of Urinetown, workshop the Broadway-style musical.

Foster care homes needed as more children affected by opioid crisis

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Foster care homes needed as more children affected by opioid crisis

May is national Foster Care Awareness Month.

Photo courtesy of Rick Edelman/Rick Edelman Photography                                The Bellevue Wolverines girls lacrosse team earned a 16-11 victory against the Eastside Catholic Crusaders in the Washington Schoolgirls Lacrosse Association (WSLA) quarterfinals on May 10 in Sammamish. Eastside Catholic players Alexa Steffens and Maddie McMaster each scored three goals apiece in the loss. Steffens (pictured) carried possession of the ball down the field against the Wolverines. The Crusaders finished the 2018 season with an overall record of 10-4.

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Wolverines defeat Crusaders in state quarterfinals

Eastside Catholic girls lacrosse team finishes the 2018 season with an overall record of 10-4.

Photo courtesy of Troy Anderson                                The Eastlake Wolves 1600 relay team consisting of Brooke Manson, Azita Balsara, Alexia Bryant and Isobel McCann captured second place at the KingCo 4A championships on May 11 at Skyline High School in Sammammish. The Wolves quartet clocked a time of 4:01.92, which set a new Eastlake High School record in the event.

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Eastlake 1600 relay team sets school record at KingCo 4A meet

Wolves quartet attains a coveted achievement.

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King County sets up extra seat belt enforcement

Despite the extra patrols, Washington drivers remain safe with 95 percent of them using seat belts.

Sports

Expert panel to tackle the facts about youth sports

An expert panel of specialists will discuss the facts and myths surrounding concussions and more in youth sports…

Photo courtesy of Sammamish

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‘Backhoes and tractors and bear cats, oh my!’

The annual Rig-A-Palooza event is happening on May 19.

AIDA (SHANAFELT) KOUYOUMJIAN

Obituaries

AIDA (SHANAFELT) KOUYOUMJIAN

December 14, 1928 – April 26, 2018

Art event evokes activism in Issaquah

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Art event evokes activism in Issaquah

Artists from diverse backgrounds discuss power of art as a form of activism.

Tall ships visit Port Ludlow for sailings, tours

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Tall ships visit Port Ludlow for sailings, tours

PORT LUDLOW — History will come alive in Port Ludlow this weekend as the tall ships Lady Washington…

Photos of previous events courtesy of Northwest Paddling Festival

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Northwest Paddling Festival splashes down on May 11 and 12

The Largest Northwest paddling festival includes tours, demos, seminars and the Paddling Challenge.

Scam Warning: The jury duty arrest warrant scam is back

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Scam Warning: The jury duty arrest warrant scam is back

King County Police emphasize that they will never call and request money or gift card numbers.

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Sammamish seeks community input on police services

The deadline to submit community feedback is June 4.

Life

Three LWSD students receive National Merit Scholarships

Two students from Redmond and one from Sammamish received $2,500.

Sequim High school students gathered at the flag pole on campus for 16 minutes on May 2 to participate in a national walkout “Stand for the Second” supporting the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms. (Erin Hawkins/Sequim Gazette)

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Sequim students stage walkout in favor of gun rights

“Stand for the Second” is a student-driven movement organizing walkouts at high schools across the U.S.

Crews work to free gray whale from fishing gear off La Push

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Crews work to free gray whale from fishing gear off La Push

LA PUSH — Biologists on Wednesday were working to untangle a juvenile gray whale that had become stuck…