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    Articles by Samantha Pak
    The default in our own stories | Editorial
    The default in our own stories | Editorial
    By Samantha Pak • August 17, 2018 11:00 am

    Senior editor Samantha Pak reflects on what representation in media means to her.

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    Freedom to feel safe | Reporter’s Desk
    By Samantha Pak • July 3, 2018 1:20 pm

    Let’s not forget that July 4 is a day that celebrates the freedoms we have in this country.

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    Speakers share success stories at Friends of Youth fundraiser
    Speakers share success stories at Friends of Youth...
    By Samantha Pak • March 27, 2017 12:00 pm

    At the Celebration of Youth luncheon fundraiser for Friends of Youth on March 15, a common theme running through the…

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    The Landing offers overnight shelter for young adults in Redmond
    The Landing offers overnight shelter for young adults...
    By Samantha Pak • February 2, 2017 10:00 am

    Editor’s note: This is the second part of a month-long series that focuses on homelessness on the Eastside.

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    Locals will be attending tomorrow’s Women’s March on Seattle
    Locals will be attending tomorrow’s Women’s March on...
    By Samantha Pak • January 20, 2017 12:30 pm

    Thousands are expected to turn out for tomorrow’s Women’s March on Seattle.

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    Sound Transit seeks public input at East Link open house
    Sound Transit seeks public input at East Link...
    By Samantha Pak • November 21, 2016 9:00 am

    With the 2008 passing of Sound Transit 2 (ST2) and this month’s passing of Sound Transit 3 (ST3), light rail…

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    Material Good founder and CEO Lauren Burman places a tray of unpainted Little Shirley vases on a rack.
    Friends of Youth and Material Good partner to...
    By Samantha Pak • September 17, 2013 4:57 pm

    Sales of Little Shirley vases, created by the Mercer Island Florist owner’s daughter, will benefit Friends of Youth.

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    New legislation brings good news to Friends of Youth amidst federal budget cuts
    New legislation brings good news to Friends of...
    By Samantha Pak • March 7, 2013 1:40 pm

    A new piece of state legislation may lead more homeless and runaway youth to seek shelter with service agencies such as Eastside-based Friends of Youth (FOY).

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    Mercer Island resident Scott Jenkins is the vice president of ballpark operations for the Seattle Mariners. He has worked to keep the stadium
    Mercer Islander helps to keep Safeco Field green
    By Samantha Pak • June 28, 2012 1:58 pm

    The subject of sports usually does not come up during conversations about sustainability, but Scott Jenkins is working to change that.

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    Hyder Ali (right
    Eastside Muslims ‘relieved’ at death of Osama bin...
    By Samantha Pak • May 10, 2011 10:08 am

    Along with the rest of the country, Javed Sikander, Hyder Ali and Island resident Arsalan Bukhari were all relieved at the news of Osama bin Laden’s death.

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