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    Articles by Raechel Dawson
    Reporter Raechel Dawson says farewell to journalism career
    Reporter Raechel Dawson says farewell to journalism career
    By Raechel Dawson • May 10, 2018 10:30 am

    Eastside journalist moves on after six years in field.

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    Former Seahawks player Jeremy Lane sentenced for driving high through Mercer Island
    Former Seahawks player Jeremy Lane sentenced for driving...
    By Raechel Dawson • May 10, 2018 10:05 am

    His DUI charge was reduced to a reckless driving guilty plea in March.

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    Assault kits provide ‘fresh start’ for survivors
    Assault kits provide ‘fresh start’ for survivors
    By Raechel Dawson • April 19, 2018 8:30 am

    April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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    Mercer Island grad launches business to pay for Mount Everest summit
    Mercer Island grad launches business to pay for...
    By Raechel Dawson • April 13, 2018 12:00 pm

    Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world and can cost as much as $90,000 to climb.

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    Author Cheryl Strayed answers questions on PCT ‘bro’ culture, ‘Gilmore Girls’ and more
    Author Cheryl Strayed answers questions on PCT ‘bro’...
    By Raechel Dawson • March 27, 2018 8:30 am

    The Oprah’s Book Club author is best known for her memoir “Wild.”

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    Keynote speaker and author Cheryl Strayed spoke of her own struggles and how she got through them at the Youth Eastside Services’ 50th anniversary Invest In Youth breakfast. Photo courtesy of Phillip Johnson
    ‘Wild’ author Cheryl Strayed shares story of abuse,...
    By Raechel Dawson • March 27, 2018 8:30 am

    The nonprofit hopes to raise $790,000 as they celebrate 50 years in 2018.

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    Mercer Island man charged in collision that killed Issaquah man
    Mercer Island man charged in collision that killed...
    By Raechel Dawson • March 22, 2018 12:10 pm

    Alexander Chung, 20, faces vehicular homicide and reckless driving charges.

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    Students at St. Monica School, a private Catholic school based in Mercer Island, prayed for the 17 victims of the Parkland school shooting. Photo courtesy of Krista Pittiglio
    Students throughout the region leave class and call...
    By Raechel Dawson • March 15, 2018 7:30 am

    The demonstrations, part of the National School Walkout, marked the one month anniversary of the Parkland school shooting.

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    Afghanistan refugee shares how Friends of Youth gave him hope at Bellevue event
    Afghanistan refugee shares how Friends of Youth gave...
    By Raechel Dawson • March 9, 2018 4:55 pm

    Hundreds celebrate youth at annual Friends of Youth luncheon.

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    Puget Sound Energy to cut carbon footprint in half by 2040
    Puget Sound Energy to cut carbon footprint in...
    By Raechel Dawson • December 28, 2017 2:15 pm

    Environmental groups call initiative ‘smoke and mirrors.’

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    Washington state auditor: More accountability audits needed for state agencies
    Washington state auditor: More accountability audits needed for...
    By Raechel Dawson • November 16, 2017 1:30 pm

    Auditor’s office seeks $700,000 from Washington Legislature

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    Mercer Island yoga workshop to benefit India’s Shanti Bhavan, educational nonprofit
    Mercer Island yoga workshop to benefit India’s Shanti...
    By Raechel Dawson • October 26, 2017 3:30 pm

    Vinceya Edwin used to live in a thatched house with dry coconut leaves and logs that acted as a roof.

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    Residents countywide and environmental groups filled Bellevue City Hall’s council chambers on Monday during a public hearing for Puget Sound Energy’s rate case before the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission. Raechel Dawson/staff photo
    Environmental advocates call for Bellevue-based Puget Sound Energy’s...
    By Raechel Dawson • August 15, 2017 10:00 am

    Several state environmental groups and residents across the county packed Bellevue City Hall’s council chambers during a public hearing with…

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    Pump It Up in Kirkland offers space for Friendship Circle birthday party
    Pump It Up in Kirkland offers space for...
    By Raechel Dawson • February 25, 2014 3:05 pm

    Denise Leary could see a difference in her son after he joined the Friendship Circle.”When he comes home, he’s relaxed, hungry and just happy,” Leary said. “He’s quick to scream, quick to fit, but after Friendship Circle, they all say he has a great time.”

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    People wearing orange 'Save Juanita Pool' T-shirts packed the Lake Washington School District boardroom on Monday night to show support for a bond measure that would include the pool in Juanita High School's modernization. The school board unanimously passed the bond measure that will not include the pool.
    Lake Washington School District board votes on bond...
    By Raechel Dawson • August 7, 2013 11:15 am

    The Lake Washington School District School board unanimously passed all recommended levies and one controversial bond measure at an emotionally charged board meeting on Monday, which even led to one man’s outburst.

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    68,000 gallons of wastewater spills into lake in Kirkland
    68,000 gallons of wastewater spills into lake in...
    By Raechel Dawson • May 7, 2013 11:30 am

    Kirkland’s Marina Park beach was closed last weekend due to an estimated 68,000 gallons of wastewater that discharged into Lake Washington on Thursday.

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