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Amy Zhao shows off two of her books. The 9-year-old has published four books following her fairy characters. Samantha Pak, Bothell/Kenmore Reporter

Life

Young Kenmore author includes adventures and lessons in her stories

9-year-old Amy Zhao has published four books by the time she reached fourth grade.

Bright Futures breakfast brings in $185,000 for LWTech

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Bright Futures breakfast brings in $185,000 for LWTech

On Tuesday morning, students, staff and community supporters gathered at Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland for…

From left, Rachel Hile, Alec Cattarin, Jessica Dahl and Esther Filip during a video shoot for a fundraiser for a trip to Lebanon. The three women traveled to Syrian refugee camps in the country to distribute sweaters and teach women how to cut and style hair, while Cattarin filmed the video. Courtesy of Esther Filip

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Local women travel to Syrian refugee camps in Lebanon

With so much hardship around the world, Esther Filip, Rachel Hile and Jessica Dahl wanted to do their…

Overlake Transit Center parking lot closes for light rail construction

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Overlake Transit Center parking lot closes for light rail construction

As part of construction of the East Link Light Rail extension, the Overlake Transit Center Park and Ride…

Samantha Pak

Opinion

It’s been real, it’s been good, Redmond | Reporter’s Notebook

When I first started at the Redmond Reporter, I admit, I didn’t know much about the city —…

Pressing the right buttons: Minuteman partners with nonprofits that help people

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Pressing the right buttons: Minuteman partners with nonprofits that help people

For the staff at Minuteman Press in downtown Redmond, business as usual is about more than just the…

Hopelink to break ground for Redmond Integrated Service Center

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Hopelink to break ground for Redmond Integrated Service Center

Since it was publicly launched in October 2016, Hopelink’s Campaign for Lasting Change will continue its mission to…

Redmond High’s Allenshipman earns full-ride military scholarship

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Redmond High’s Allenshipman earns full-ride military scholarship

With the cost of higher education showing no signs of becoming less expensive, it is not uncommon for…

Youngster aims to help fund brain cancer research in honor of her father

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Youngster aims to help fund brain cancer research in honor of her father

When Megan Lisk lost her father in January 2016, she turned to art as a way to deal…

City, businesses communicating as downtown Redmond construction projects continue

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City, businesses communicating as downtown Redmond construction projects continue

As public and private construction continues in downtown Redmond, business owners in the neighborhood have growing concerns about…

Newly formed Trilogy political groups march to urge President Trump to reveal his tax returns

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Newly formed Trilogy political groups march to urge President Trump to reveal his tax returns

Since the presidential election in November 2016, there have been protests and demonstrations held throughout the country for…

Downtown building renovation raises parking and traffic concerns

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Downtown building renovation raises parking and traffic concerns

A building that has long been sitting empty in downtown Redmond is in the process of receiving a…

Emerald Heights partners with EvergreenHealth to provide onsite health services for residents

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Emerald Heights partners with EvergreenHealth to provide onsite health services for residents

In an effort to take their services to the next level for their residents, the Emerald Heights retirement…

Playing it SAFE around horses: Equine rescue organization moves to Redmond

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Playing it SAFE around horses: Equine rescue organization moves to Redmond

When Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE) first started in 2005, it wasn’t even an official organization.

Medical Teams International provides health care for refugees in Uganda

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Medical Teams International provides health care for refugees in Uganda

MTI’s retiring Uganda program director visits organization’s satellite office in Redmond to discuss the work he has done

Infrared sauna owners want to ‘create an escape for people’

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Infrared sauna owners want to ‘create an escape for people’

Kris Mutlu lived with daily pain for about two decades.

New patch better reflects Redmond Police Department, community

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New patch better reflects Redmond Police Department, community

For at least two and a half decades, the Redmond Police Department (RPD) uniform has sported the same…

Speakers from Muslim, Japanese American and Jewish communities take part in ‘Vigilance Against Injustice’ event

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Speakers from Muslim, Japanese American and Jewish communities take part in ‘Vigilance Against Injustice’ event

On Sunday, members of various communities came together in Redmond in an effort to educate people on historical…

Lake Washington Schools Foundation focuses on preparing students for the future

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Lake Washington Schools Foundation focuses on preparing students for the future

Investing in the future.

Dr. L.E. “Bud” Scarr

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Former longtime LWSD superintendent Dr. L.E. Scarr dies

Former Lake Washington School District (LWSD) Superintendent Dr. L.E. “Bud” Scarr died on March 21.