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From left, Reva Galande, Mihir Limaye, Amol Rane, and Ahana Ranade prepare for the fancy dress competition part of Deepmala. Photo courtesy of Yash Limaye

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New Diwali celebration for kids comes to the Eastside

Deepmala will be Oct. 20 at Eastside Bahá’í Center.

Hundreds of protesters gathered Friday for the climate strike. Madison Miller/staff photo

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Eastside residents protest climate change

Organized by local high school students, a climate strike was held at Houghton Beach Park.

Grace Mitchell was a second grader at Rosa Parks Elementary last year. She moved back to her home state of Texas after being bullied by two classmates. Photo courtesy of the Mitchell family

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Student leaves state after bullying at Rosa Parks Elementary

School districts continue to improve anti-bullying curriculum and practices.

Melody Kieffer, an office manager at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School, addresses the school board on Aug. 12. Madison Miller/staff photo

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LWSD seeks mediation for LWESP negotiations

LWSD and LWESP have not reached a tentative agreement.

Madison Miller/staff photo                                 The new Timberline Middle School opened its doors to students Sept. 3.

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School year starts with opening of new Timberline Middle on Redmond Ridge

The new school can house up to 900 students.

New MMR immunization requirements before school starts

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New MMR immunization requirements before school starts

All K-12 students need to have received the MMR vaccine before first day of school.

Anya Lukka will be participating in the Acton Children’s Business Fair Aug. 31 in Crossroads Bellevue. Courtesy photo

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Redmond youth participates in business fair for charity

Anya Lukka gives back to the community through her art.

Photo courtesy of Jeff Barryman                                 Sugartime Trio will be performing at a private home in Redmond this Saturday. From left: Kim Maguire, Caitlin Frances and Meg McLynn.

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Sugartime Trio to perform at Redmond house party

Sugartime Trio is a dynamic pop/jazz three-part harmony group.

Melody Kieffer, an office manager at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School, addresses the school board on Monday. Madison Miller/staff photo

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LWSD office personnel may see pay cuts next year

LWSD and LWESP are bargaining for a new three-year contract.

Birney and Fields likely to advance to mayoral general election

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Birney and Fields likely to advance to mayoral general election

Carson and Jimenez are also likely to advance to the general election.

Bliesner and Wilkins likely to advance to general election

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Bliesner and Wilkins likely to advance to general election

As of Tuesday evening 26,692 ballots were returned out of 114,894 registered voters for the school board race.

APex July meeting at SoulFood CoffeeHouse. Photo courtesy of Marko Coady

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APex serves as safe haven for Redmond-area artists

APex is a place for inspiration, collaboration and community building for local artists.

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Lake Washington PTSA receives National PTA grant

The grant was used to organize two parent focus groups to learn more of what’s on parents’ minds.

Siri Bliesner, Susan Wilkins and John Towers compete for Lake Washington School District Director District 5 position. Courtesy photos

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Three candidates aim to fill an open seat on the Lake Washington School Board

Siri Bliesner, John Towers and Susan Wilkins compete for Lake Washington School District Director District 5 position.

Photo courtesy of Governor Tom Wolf (flickr)                                 Corina Pfeil, a Kenmore parent, has spent the past three years to get the law changed to allow naloxone (better known as Narcan or Evzio) in Washington high schools to help prevent on-campus opioid overdose.

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Eastside mom gets Narcan in Washington schools

Corina Pfeil has spent the past three years to make Narcan accessible to students who overdose at school.

Friends of Youth welcomes Juniel as director of development

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Friends of Youth welcomes Juniel as director of development

Juniel Brings more than 30 years of development experience to Friends of Youth.

Michael Snook grabbed a water hose to help put out the fires. Photo courtesy of Sue Mitchell

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Two fires break out on Powerline Trail

All Norman Rockwell Elementary students have been transported to Redmond Middle School as safety precaution.

The opening of Old Redmond Schoolhouse will be postponed to fall of 2020. Photo courtesy of LWSD

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Old Redmond Schoolhouse will not be ready for students this fall

The scheduled preschool programs will remain at Dickinson Elementary for the next school year.

Madison Miller/staff photos                                 Allison Butler leads a class of toddlers and their parents through a Tuesday morning class at Joyous Noise.

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Redmond Ridge school elicits ‘joyous noise’ from local children

Joyous Noise Studio moved to Redmond Ridge last fall.

Photo courtesy of Siddhartha Saha Photography                                 Ramit Malhotra and Tanvee Kale star in “Devi” at Allen Theatre at ACT.

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Pratidhwani produces ‘Devi’ with Eastside actors

The show will feature actors from Bellevue, Redmond and Kirkland.