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Reporter Raechel Dawson says farewell to journalism career

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Reporter Raechel Dawson says farewell to journalism career

Eastside journalist moves on after six years in field.

Former Seahawks player Jeremy Lane sentenced for driving high through Mercer Island

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Former Seahawks player Jeremy Lane sentenced for driving high through Mercer Island

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

Assault kits provide ‘fresh start’ for survivors

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Assault kits provide ‘fresh start’ for survivors

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Mercer Island grad launches business to pay for Mount Everest summit

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Mercer Island grad launches business to pay for Mount Everest summit

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

Author Cheryl Strayed answers questions on PCT ‘bro’ culture, ‘Gilmore Girls’ and more

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Author Cheryl Strayed answers questions on PCT ‘bro’ culture, ‘Gilmore Girls’ and more

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

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

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‘Wild’ author Cheryl Strayed shares story of abuse, addiction and heartbreak at Youth Eastside Services breakfast

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

Mercer Island man charged in collision that killed Issaquah man

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Mercer Island man charged in collision that killed Issaquah man

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

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

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Students throughout the region leave class and call for action on guns

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

Afghanistan refugee shares how Friends of Youth gave him hope at Bellevue event

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Afghanistan refugee shares how Friends of Youth gave him hope at Bellevue event

Hundreds celebrate youth at annual Friends of Youth luncheon.

Puget Sound Energy to cut carbon footprint in half by 2040

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Puget Sound Energy to cut carbon footprint in half by 2040

Environmental groups call initiative ‘smoke and mirrors.’

Washington state auditor: More accountability audits needed for state agencies

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Washington state auditor: More accountability audits needed for state agencies

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

Mercer Island yoga workshop to benefit India’s Shanti Bhavan, educational nonprofit

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Mercer Island yoga workshop to benefit India’s Shanti Bhavan, educational nonprofit

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

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

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Environmental advocates call for Bellevue-based Puget Sound Energy’s closure of Montana coal plant

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