Lifestyle Stories - East King County

Bellevue nabs regional bluegrass festival from Tacoma | Hyatt Regency offers best deal to organizers

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Bellevue nabs regional bluegrass festival from Tacoma | Hyatt Regency offers best deal to organizers

Medina-mom blogs for Oprah

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Heija Nunn continues to blog about motherhood on The Oprah Winfrey website.

How to play it safe with summer barbecues

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Summertime and the cycling is easy, if you prepare well and train smart

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Michael Kors to join Bellevue Collection in july

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Love of life helps Bellevue woman turn 100

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Students redefine the art of recycling

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

It’s a difficult task - turning a trash bin into something fun. But two groups of students have done just that, and have been rewarded for their creative endeavor with $250 to put toward an environmental project of their choice.

Handmade clothing store keeps fashion recycling in Issaquah

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Blame it on the kids, Carisa Burchak says. They are the inspiration and reason behind the Gilman Village shop X Marks the Tot.

Fireworks sales fund charitable missions to Mexico

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Fourth of July celebrations

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Next Saturday will be July 4, and the cities of Sammamish and Issaquah will stage a number of events for area residents.

Socializing puppies early helps prevent aggression

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Remarkable new art exhibition opens in Sammamish

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

On Wednesday night the City of Sammamish unveiled a remarkable new art exhibition at City Hall.

Leaders of the New School

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

The real impact of the budget cuts handed down to school districts around our state still remains to be seen, but parents and teachers alike are watching closely to see what’s ahead.

Artists with big hearts

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Grand Ridge Elementary students Nicole Foster, Tiffany Wung, Mia Foster, Jackie Haning, Emma Swanson, and Madison Tamaela raised money for the Eastside Baby Corner at their popular art gallery at the Issaquah ArtWalk last Friday.

100 Hounds of Kirkland

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

On a recent morning at Juanita Bay Park and already exhausted from the blazing heat,

Historic landmark Nettleton Mansion restored, put up for sale

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Dressing up for a cure

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Long-term Care Resource Fair for family caregivers

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Love of life helps woman turn 100

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Kirklanders sail steady course during 'A Day on the Lake'

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

'Bachelor' Jason Mesnick to host Father's Day Fun-athlon

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Join "The Bachelor" star and Kirkland resident Jason Mesnick for a piggyback run, gummy worm push-up contest and more Saturday for a Father's Day Fun-athlon at

Kirkland man to show old diving gear during last exhibit

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Some would call it nautical nonsense.

Straight As on last report card after 42 years in classroom

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Pat Vigeland graduated from the first grade on Friday - after 23 years at Mark Twain Elementary.

Class of 2009: Juanita High School graduates shine bright

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Juanita High School graduated 287 students on June 12 at the Juanita Field House.

Bad economy, fuel prices reduce holiday travel, says AAA

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

MIHS grad brings English to schools in Laos

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Like many graduates from Mercer Island High School, Martin Momoda headed off to college and into the “real world” with big dreams about the future. But few could have predicted that he would wind up the sole proprietor of his own book company in the mountainous, rural Southeast Asian country of the People’s Democratic Republic of Laos.

Instructions not included | Lessons in discipline from the classroom

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

But babies do not arrive with instructions and effective parenting isn’t automatic. At Childhaven, we understand that all parents — even those who grew up in stable, loving families with good role models — can benefit from education and support.

Island family’s famous sauces vie for national attention

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

The Dore brothers, Barry and David, raised on Mercer Island, are in the top 10 of the first Homecookingstar.com recipe contest.

Lisa’s little tykes

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Planes above, Island views below

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

The Mercer Island rooftops, cars, backyard barbecues and garden chairs looked like plastic miniatures — detailed enough to recognize but small enough to pinch together with tweezers and modeling glue. But it was not until I saw an Island mother, child on hip, stroll out of the South-end QFC behind a packed shopping cart that I realized how close we actually were to the living miniatures below. Seven hundred and sixty feet, actually. That is how close we were.

Tax tip: check your withholding to avoid surprise next year

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

With 2009 nearly half over, the Internal Revenue Service reminds Washington state taxpayers that there is no better time to check their 2009 federal income tax withholding levels to make sure that they do not face any surprises when returns are due next spring.

YTN summer lineup

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Youth Theatre Northwest (YTN) commences its 26th season with a stage adaptation of the beloved story “Winnie-the-Pooh.” Adapted by Kristen Sergel from the popular children’s book by A.A. Milne, “Winnie-the-Pooh’s” wit and special understanding of young people make this one of the most endearing plays for children.

Island mom graduates

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Mercer Island mother of two, Tracy Drinkwater, graduated from Seattle University on June 14 with a master’s in teaching degree. Her endorsement areas are in math and special education.

Teachers honored

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

The Mercer Island School District recognized and thanked this year’s retiring teachers on June 1, acknowledging their years of service in educating the community’s students.

Carter made his mark in Redmond: Longtime resident’s wood carvings on display at library

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Redmond students shine at History Day competition

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Radio operators 'ham' it up at Farrel-McWhirter Park

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Seniors have fun, stay active at PrimeFit Olympics

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Fairwinds-Brighton Court resident Richard Vawter gets a debriefing on the rules of the Electric Cart Race by Fairwinds-Redmond PrimeFit instructor Rachel Lu. The course included a station where racers had to place three flags in vases on their way to the finish line. Nearly 200 seniors representing six different Fairwinds Retirement Communities in the greater Seattle area participated in this year's Games, which included Wii Bowling, Beanbag Baseball, Balloon Volleyball, relay races and more.

Marymoor garden connects the community: Garden plots still available for some summer planting

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Symphony of Gardens Tour adds Classic Car twist

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

School's out | End of School Bash caps a job well done

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Patterson Park built with 'sweat equity' | Habitat for Humanity dedicates final six homes of new development

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Class of 2009: RHS graduates open a new chapter in life

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Learning about the ultimate 'sacrifice:' Rosa Park students get a lesson in why a flag flies half-staff

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Students redefine the art of recycling

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Handmade clothing store keeps fashion recycling in Issaquah

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Blame it on the kids, Carisa Burchak says. They are the inspiration and reason behind the Gilman Village shop X Marks the Tot.

Fireworks sales fund charitable missions to Mexico

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Teen Fest energy keeps the gray skies away

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

An estimated 500 teenagers turned out for the second annual Sammamish Teen Fest last Friday.

Socializing puppies early helps prevent aggression

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Boarders for Christ hold annual skate competition

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Boarders for Christ held their annual skate competition on June 19 at the Sammamish Skate Park.

Teen Fest this Friday

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Ahead of their groundbreaking gig at Seattle live music institution El Corazon later this month, the band with the best name in rock, Issaquah’s own “If I Were A Gladiator” will be one of the big draws at the City of Sammamish Teen Fest this Friday, June 19.

Leaders of the New School

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

The real impact of the budget cuts handed down to school districts around our state still remains to be seen, but parents and teachers alike are watching closely to see what’s ahead.

Girl scouts put blood, sweat, but not tears, into donor drive

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Only 3 out of every 100 people in America donate blood, but in just one hour’s time, a person can donate a unit of blood that could help save multiple lives.

Artists brings color, life to Challenger

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:12 PDT

Thanks to the generosity of a group of PTA parents, and one Seattle based artists and father, life is a little more colorful for one group of Challenger Elementary School students.

King County environmental trends improve

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:13 PDT

Fewer greenhouse gases, more water conservation visible in county

Vintage race returns to Valley

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:13 PDT

History will roll into Meadowbrook Farm Friday, July 10, when 55 vintage Model T Fords arrive during the final leg of a nearly 3,900-mile transcontinental race.

Snoqualmie Middle School students earn fitness honors

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:13 PDT

Twenty-two students at Snoqualmie Middle School achieved outstanding marks in their physical fitness testing this year.

Geoteaming hunt connects generations

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:18:13 PDT

Some of the youngest participants helped lead learning at the geoteaming treasure hunt on Saturday, July 20, part of the sixth annual Greenway Days at Rattlesnake Lake.