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KCLS releases best books list of 2023

Librarians are always reading — here’s their top picks for this year.

Santa at Cougar Mountain Zoo (Photo courtesy Cougar Mountain Zoo)

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Ring in the holidays at these Issaquah events

These events welcome all ages to join the family-friendly festive fun.

Jakob Two Trees in Issaquah (Photo by Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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Trolls from Denmark make their mark across Puget Sound

Coastal Salish tribes also embrace the project.

Cougar Mountain Zoo, located at 9525 SE 54th St., is hosting a howl-o-ween celebration. (Photo courtesy of Cougar Mountain Zoo)

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Halloween in Issaquah 2023: Tricks and treats for all ages

Some events are suited for Halloween-goers and others for people who want to celebrate fall in Issaquah.

A salmon moves through the water during Salmon Days in Issaquah. File photo courtesy of T.J. Moody

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Go jammin’ with the salmon at Issaquah’s 54th Salmon Days event

There are multiple locations to catch a glimpse of the salmon’s homecoming.

Runners celebrate their 100th run with Jakob Two Trees. (Photo courtesy of Kelly Jiang)

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Issaquah Alps Trail Running Club celebrates their 100th run

“It’s really like potluck anarchy.”

Karen Ridlon at a luncheon. (Photo courtesy of KidVantge)

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KidVantage founder Karen Ridlon passes, but her mission continues

Issaquah community leader founded a charity that helps thousands of children a year.

Salmon makes its way up stream to spawn. (Photo by Oscar Kelley)

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Issaquah’s Salmon on Sunset celebrates one of Washington’s favorite fish

The main event is the arrival of chinook and coho salmon back to Issaquah Creek.

Check Out Washington’s Adventure packs come with a Discover Pass educational materials, pocket guides, and a pair of binoculars. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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“Check Out Washington” with more Adventure Packs this summer

You can borrow a free Discover Pass, educational materials about state parks, and a pair of binoculars with…

Swami Satyamayananda. (Courtesy photo)

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Into the mind of a Yogi: Conversation with an Indian monk

By Jayendrina Singha Ray, guest columnist, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

High Priest Kalu and High Preistess Syleena “Call The Corners,” a small ritual where a candle is lit at each direction of the Earth as the elements of each direction is called upon. Here they call on the guardian of the watchtower of the South, represented by red which symbolizes fire. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Yule in the PNW: How witches, pagans, Wiccans celebrate winter holidays

Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year, which has been celebrated for thousands of years all…

Hilde at her 103rd birthday party. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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Lessons from Hilde, who fled Nazi Germany for a better life

Here’s a few things my great-aunt would have liked you to know.

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Understanding diabetes beyond National Diabetes Awareness Month

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

Renton resident Kat Lieu, author of “Modern Asian Baking at Home.” (Courtesy of Kat Lieu)

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‘Subtle Asian Baking’ founder Kat Lieu publishes best-selling cookbook

After being told ‘Asian culture doesn’t sell,’ this Renton resident built a whole community.

Perseid meteor shower in August 2021. Photo courtesy of Nasa.gov/Bill Ingalls

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Meteor showers light up August nights in the Pacific Northwest

Stargazers can track Perseids at sites around Washington state.

The Gnome Trail is located across from Rock Creek Elementary School, 25700 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Gnome Trail draws visitors to whimsical patch of forest in Maple Valley

There is a small issue of broken gnomes and even instances of intentional vandalism.

Zeyan Butt of Chase Bank in Kirkland. Courtesy of Chase.

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How a Kirkland banker helped a Ukrainian family leave a warzone

The Sukhoy family found themselves stuck in Warsaw due to debit card issues.

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World’s longest surviving kidney patient dies

Mercer Island resident Nancy Spaeth went on dialysis at age 18 and received four kidney transplants.

2021 Toyota Corolla XSE

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Car review: 2021 Toyota Corolla XSE

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Mazda CX-30 Crossover

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Car review: 2021 Mazda CX-30 Crossover

By Larry Lark, contributor