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Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo                                 Claire Cannon and daughter Riley, 2, pose for a photo while enjoying the sheep at the annual sheep shearing event at Kelsey Creek Farm on April 27.

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Bellevue shears the fun at annual sheep shearing event

The day consisted of various sheep activities and pony rides.

Regional anesthesia improves outcomes for total knee replacement

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Regional anesthesia improves outcomes for total knee replacement

The technique not only reduces pain, but allows patients to maintain muscle strength in the leg.

Libraries are places of connection and community pride | Library column

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Libraries are places of connection and community pride | Library column

Written by Lisa Rosenblum, the director of the King County Library System.

125 sack lunches were to the Safe Parking Program at the Lake Washington Methodist Church, Sophia Way, The Together Center, and to the residents of Camp Unity and Safe Parking at St. Jude’s. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

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St. Jude’s Service Day Program helps combat poverty

The annual service day helps organizations that help Eastside communities experiencing poverty and abuse.

Alice Wang, a sophomore at Bellevue High School received an award on April 5 for winning the worldwide Illustrators of the Future contest. Photo courtesy of Alice Wang

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Bellevue High School student honored as winner of worldwide illustrating contest

Alice Wang is the youngest winner in the contest’s history.

For the fifth year, HopeFest has offered low-income and homeless people with free groceries, clothes, hygiene items, toys, and books. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.

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Annual HopeFest continues to help low-income and homeless people

Fifth annual event offers necessary supplies and services

Cultural Crossroads Fesitval brings more than 50 nationalities together for 28th annual event

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Cultural Crossroads Fesitval brings more than 50 nationalities together for 28th annual event

Communities from 50 cultures gathered last weekend for the 28th annual Cultural Crossroads Festival.

Motivation springs us to action

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Motivation springs us to action

Maintaining momentum from New Years resolutions all year long.

Happy Life: Mindfulness and love

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Happy Life: Mindfulness and love

Putting mindfulness to work for a better relationship.

New Year resolution: Love yourself

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New Year resolution: Love yourself

Love yourself in 2019 and watch the positive changes.

Bellevue Botanial Garden brings in 80,000 people for 24th annual Garden d’Lights

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Bellevue Botanial Garden brings in 80,000 people for 24th annual Garden d’Lights

As the new year begins, the Bellevue Botanical Society wraps up its 24th annual Garden d’Lights season after…

On Nov. 18, Neha Krishna of Bellevue won the Washington State Ms. Asia pageant held at the Hyatt Regency in Lake Washington. Courtesy of Neha Krishna

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Resident takes home the Washington State Ms. Asia crown

Neha Krishna wins the Ms. Asia pageant on Nov. 18.

Bellevue Fire Foundation collecting toys and food

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Bellevue Fire Foundation collecting toys and food

The Bellevue Firefighters Community Support Foundation is hosting a toy and food drive through Dec. 10. Donations will…

Snowflake Lane attendees can take photos with characters. Thousands of people visit Bellevue Way each winter to watch the live performance at 7 p.m. through Dec. 24. Reporter file photos

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Snowflake Lane opens its 17th year with new attraction

Locals will be able to help create the snow that falls during each nightly parade.

Newport student wins first place technology prize at Broadcom MASTERS

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Newport student wins first place technology prize at Broadcom MASTERS

Lui designed an RFID system to enhance school safety; wins top technology prize in competition.

During the week of Nov. 12-19, community members filled shoeboxes with school supplies, toys and hygiene items to send to children in need around the world. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.

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Eastside churches and schools participate in global Christmas project

National Collection Week for operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts were collected Nov. 12-19.

Bellevue resident Evelyn Clark was crowned Miss Washington USA 2019 on Nov. 4. Photo courtesy of Miss Washington USA.

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Bellevue resident is named Miss Washington USA 2019

Evelyn Clark is crowned Miss Washington USA on Nov. 4.

Now is best time to talk to kids about vaping

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Now is best time to talk to kids about vaping

Gregory Maddox, MD, a primary care physician with Overlake, talks about e-cigarette dangers.

OPINION: KCLS supports citizen engagement year-round

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OPINION: KCLS supports citizen engagement year-round

Column by Lisa Rosenblum, the director of the King County Library System.

Members of the King County Council join retiring executive director of ARCH Arthur Sullivan after the council recognized Sullivan as a voice for affordable housing in East King County. Photo courtesy of King County.

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King County Council recognizes ARCH’S Arthur Sullivan

Executive director of A Regional Coalition for Housing retires after three decades.