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One person’s month recovery coins after battling a fentanyl addiction. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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How to manage the holiday season with alcoholism and addiction

“It’s part of our culture to have an alcoholic drink around the holidays,” said Dr. Richard Geary III.

Canada lynx. (Photo courtesy of David Moskowitz)

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New partnership conducts research on state’s Canada lynx population

Washington lists the animal as endangered.

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King County cities form new Regional Crisis Response Agency

The Regional Crisis Response facility will have a total of 13 staff members.

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Understanding diabetes beyond National Diabetes Awareness Month

“We’ve been trying to educate people and treat people for many years,” said Andrew Thurman, MD.

Scene from a past Trans Pride parade in Seattle. File photo courtesy of Gender Justice League

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TDOR honors victims of anti-transgender violence

Last year was the deadliest year on record for transgender violence and deaths, according to the Human Rights…

WM’s new technology and infrastructure at an MRF. November 15, 2022. Courtesy of WM.

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WM announces plans to invest $56 million to advance recycling tech

The investment will allow WM to capture more recycled materials and increase access to recycling.

Jeannette Walls. Courtesy of Teton Youth & Family Services.

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Author brings personal experience to Imagine Gathering event

The holiday happy hour will take place on Nov. 18 at The Winemakers Reserve in Woodinville.

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Overlake increases employee pay and expands coverage admist rapid changing economy

“This initiative shows Overlake values our employees,” said J. Michael Marsh, President and CEO.

Courtesy of Treehouse.

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Loneliest time of the year: ways to support youth in foster care

Treehouse’s Holiday Magic program and store supported over 4,100 foster care youth in WA in 2021.

Yi Zhao, the new Executive Director of Imagine Housing. Courtesy of Imagine Housing.

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New Imagine Housing Executive Director brings personal experience to the position

“I wasn’t able to make my first best friend until I lived in affordable housing,” said Yi Zhao.

Courtesy of the city of Bothell.

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Jason Greenspan becomes Bothell’s new community development director

Greenspan brings over 25 years of experience in planning and community development to Bothell.

The bay ghost shrimp, also known as Neotrypaea Californiensis. Courtesy of Dave Cowles.

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A spooky critter that burrows in the Puget Sound

Ghost shrimp are so pale and fragile that their organs are visible through their shells.

Dr. Jennifer Xiao. Courtesy of Inland Imaging.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month goes beyond cisgender women

Transgender women who receive hormone therapy for at least 5 years are at risk for breast cancer.

Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

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DOH data shows childhood vaccination rates remain stagnant

Stagnant rates mean that if an outbreak occurs, there’s a greater risk of increased spread.

Courtesy of ECUCC.

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Eastgate Congregational Church sells with plans to donate to charities

An initial amount of $640,000 will be donated to a list of charitable organizations.

(Black Press Media File)

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Mentors wanted for the Social Equity in Cannabis Technical Assistance Program

Mentors will be contracted from January-June of 2023 and will work with cannabis entrepreneurs.

Courtesy of Room to Craft.

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Room to Craft celebrates 3rd anniversary and spooky season

Room to Craft is hosting a Fairie House workshop and the Bothell Crow Festival this month.

Courtesy of Bellevue College.

Business

Amazon donates $3 million to Bellevue and Seattle Colleges for computer science degrees

Bellevue College will expand the computer science programs to serve 60% more students.

The pink ribbon is a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which people wear to honor survivors; remember those who passed away from the disease; and to support the progress of defeating breast cancer. Courtesy of Benefits.Gov.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The importance of getting to know your lemons

About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.

King County Executive Dow Constantine.

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Collective action needed to avoid worst impacts of climate change

An analysis found that total greenhouse gas emissions have increased from population growth.