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A previous Holi celebration at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah. File photo

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Holi 2020 returning to Lake Sammamish State Park

Festival of color is a celebration of spring.

Conservation programs hold presentation in Issaquah on coexisting with local wildlife

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Conservation programs hold presentation in Issaquah on coexisting with local wildlife

Conservation Northwest and Woodland Park Zoo discuss engaging the community in conservation efforts.

15 Issaquah-Sammamish-area boys achieve Eagle Scout ranking

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15 Issaquah-Sammamish-area boys achieve Eagle Scout ranking

Scouts held Feb. 9 ceremony together.

Celebrate Leap of Kindness Day in Issaquah

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Celebrate Leap of Kindness Day in Issaquah

Leap of Kindness Day reminds the community to spread kindness by donating to local non-profits.

Making a human connection in a sea of social media

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Making a human connection in a sea of social media

A monthly health column about natural medicine.

KCLS: Much to celebrate from 2019 and in the year ahead

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KCLS: Much to celebrate from 2019 and in the year ahead

A column from the King County Library System.

Allen Chen demonstrates the art of Chinese calligraphy at a workshop during the Issaquah Highlands Lunar New Year festivities. Courtesy photo by Jenny Peng.

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Issaquah Highlands celebrates Lunar New Year

Festivities for the rest of the week have been canceled.

Award-winning play ‘The Good Adoptee’ coming to Mercer Island

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Award-winning play ‘The Good Adoptee’ coming to Mercer Island

The autobiographical drama was penned by acclaimed playwright Suzanne Bachner.

KCLS continuing to build connections in 2020

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KCLS continuing to build connections in 2020

A monthly column about library happenings.

Embrace the struggle for a complete picture | Health column

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Embrace the struggle for a complete picture | Health column

A monthly column about mindfulness and general wellbeing.

Volunteers of Troop 751 pose for a photo during the 2019 Christmas tree collection and recycle event. Courtesy photo

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Scouts to recycle trees on Jan. 4

The 35th year of recycling trees for Sammamish and Issaquah Highlands residents.

HopeFest founder Tyler Zangaglia: “We have a responsibility to give back”

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HopeFest founder Tyler Zangaglia: “We have a responsibility to give back”

Zangaglia’s experiences propelled him to launch his nonprofit, HopeFest.

New Year’s Day will serve frigid dip

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New Year’s Day will serve frigid dip

First ever Polar Plunge at Lake Sammamish State Park.

From left: students Riley Retinger, Abby Smith, Mimmi Hubbard and Sadie Rabinowitz. Photo by Calah Webb

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‘It’s one of my favorite places to be’: School of Rock Issaquah gears up for January shows

In January, students will be paying homage to the Beatles, Black Sabbath, Chris Cornell and others.

Photo by Nityia Photography

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Three simple rules for the holiday

A monthly column about mindfulness.

Photo courtesy of Turkey Trot Facebook                                The Issaquah Turkey Trot will begin at 9 a.m. on Nov. 28.

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Issaquah to host its 10th Annual Turkey Trot 5K

The race begins at 9 a.m. on Nov. 28.

Eastridge Church gives away more than 1,000 turkeys to the community at their Seattle and Issaquah locations each year. The 2019 event will take place Nov. 23. Courtesy photo

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Turkeys for all on Nov. 23

Local church plans to give out 1,500 free turkeys.

A newly planted tree. Courtesy photo

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One Million Trees Celebration with Green Issaquah

Volunteer events, new forest stewardship program.

Annual turkey giveaway on Nov. 23

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Annual turkey giveaway on Nov. 23

Last year’s event dished out about 1,500 turkeys.

Natalie DeFord/staff photo                                Maria Monroy and her daughter Lupita Vasquez, 3 years old, in front of the community altar at the Issaquah Highlands Day of the Dead celebration.

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Day of the Dead at Issaquah Highlands

Blakely Hall was full of bright colors, paper flowers, painted faces, sugar skulls and altar offerings on the…