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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

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

Dr. Partridge bringing families together

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Dr. Partridge bringing families together

Has run Virginia Mason’s Down Syndrome Program for nearly six years.

Wine and art on tap in Issaquah

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Wine and art on tap in Issaquah

Downtown tasting and entertainment walks resume.

Motivation springs us to action

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Motivation springs us to action

Maintaining New Years Resolution momentum through entire year.

Happy Life: Mindfulness and love

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Happy Life: Mindfulness and love

Mindfulness in relationships for Valentine’s Day.

Salmon, Science, Suds on Jan. 16

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Salmon, Science, Suds on Jan. 16

Presentations will focus on improving the health of the Sammamish watershed.

New Year resolution: Love yourself

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New Year resolution: Love yourself

Love yourself in 2019 and watch the positive changes.

Jiff Searing paints the door frame of the tiny house during the volunteer event on Saturday. Evan Pappas/Staff Photo

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Issaquah citizens build a tiny house for the Low Income Housing Institute

An work party was held in Issaquah to build and donate a house to a low income tiny…

Diane Gillespie. Photo courtesy of Diane Gillespie

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OPINION: Sleeping in troubled times

While adequate sleep is critical to good health and longevity, sleep deprivation is currently on the rise.

31st annual Reindeer Festival returns to Cougar Mountain Zoo

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31st annual Reindeer Festival returns to Cougar Mountain Zoo

Cougar Mountain Zoo will run the 2018 Reindeer Festival every day until Dec. 23.

KCLS launched its first podcast called “The Desk Set.” The podcast is hosted by librarians Britta Barrett and Emily Calkins. Photo courtesy of “The Desk Set.”

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KCLS launches first podcast, The Desk Set

Librarians Britta Barrett and Emily Calking co-host new podcast.

King County Metro paused bus services at 3:20 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 23, to honor the memory of Mark McLaughlin. McLaughlin was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 27, 1998. Courtesy of King County Metro.

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King County Metro buses paused all bus services to honor memory of transit operator Mark McLaughlin

Buses pulled over to honor Mark McLaughlin on Friday, Nov. 23.

Nancy Stewart will preform her concert series in various libraries throughout King County. Families can visit the KCLS website to find upcoming concerts. Courtesy of Nancy Stewart.

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Nancy Stewart’s ‘A Season for Singing’ concert coming to a library near you

King County Library System prepares for its annual Season of Stories and Songs.

Community gathers for annual Day of the Dead celebration

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Community gathers for annual Day of the Dead celebration

On Nov. 3, communtiy memebrs came out to the Issaquah Latino Club’s annual Day of the Dead event.

Detox for your body and mind

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Detox for your body and mind

Dr. Allison Apfelbaum is a naturopathic primary care doctor in Woodinville.

Maywood Middle School hosts first district-wide Rubik’s Cube competition

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Maywood Middle School hosts first district-wide Rubik’s Cube competition

Maywood Middle School hosted more than 60 students from around the Issaquah School District for the first district-wide…

Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank plans for facility expansion

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Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank plans for facility expansion

To meet the need of the community, the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank is looking to expand.

Juanita Oney plays Marilyn Monroe for the calendar photo shoot. Courtesy of Jennifer Angell

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Local seniors sell themed calendars for Alzheimer’s charity

So far, seniors from the Spiritwood at Pine Lake Assisted Living home have raised more than $1,500.

Where to pick up a pumpkin this October

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Where to pick up a pumpkin this October

The Eastside has a few options for seasonal squash hunters.