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Articles by Samantha Pak
Fulbright
UW Bothell lecturer Sen receives Fulbright grant to...
By Samantha Pak • June 6, 2016 6:30 am

Redmond resident Keya Sen recently received a Fulbright Global Scholar Award to conduct public health research in India, Bangladesh and China.

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Case against driver who struck, killed girl at Redmond Town Center returned as ‘legally insufficient’
Case against driver who struck, killed girl at...
By Samantha Pak • March 18, 2016 6:14 pm

The King County prosecutor’s office has declined from pressing criminal charges against a Kenmore driver who struck a 2-year-old girl in July 2015 at Redmond Town Center, resulting in the toddler’s death.

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An instructor assists as two WANIC students work a fire hose in the program’s fire and EMS course.
WANIC program helps high school students find career...
By Samantha Pak • December 2, 2015 3:21 pm

The summer after his sophomore year in high school, Ryan Smith knew he was interested in firefighting.

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Hopelink connects clients with energy assistance programs
Hopelink connects clients with energy assistance programs
By Samantha Pak • February 27, 2015 12:14 pm

About four years ago, Sarah Wright lost her job.

At the time, she had two children — one of whom was a newborn, the other was about 6. She decided to stay home to take care of them, but as a result, the family budget took a hit. Initially, Wright was reluctant to ask for help, but eventually, she turned to Hopelink.

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UW Bothell student Kendall Wiggins is working to start Students for Students
UW Bothell student starting program to connect homeless,...
By Samantha Pak • October 14, 2014 9:28 pm

When Kendall Wiggins first moved to Seattle last year, one of the things she noticed about city living was coming face to face with homeless people on the street on a regular basis.

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King County Metro Transit
Northshore bus riders will benefit from Metro’s reduced-fare...
By Samantha Pak • August 22, 2014 6:01 pm

In March 2015, King County Metro will implement a reduced-fare program for lower-income bus riders.

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NAMI Eastside is located in the Together Center in downtown Redmond.
Eastside agencies offer support for people with mental...
By Samantha Pak • August 15, 2014 1:25 pm

Growing up, Barb Thompson was seen as a shy and quiet kid.

She spent a lot of time in her room and while this made her parents think she was a “good” daughter who didn’t cause trouble, the truth was that Thompson was actually hiding in her room because she feared someone was going to kill her.

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Sexually assaulted homeless youth will benefit from new Project360
Sexually assaulted homeless youth will benefit from new...
By Samantha Pak • June 16, 2014 1:07 pm

Homeless youth on the Eastside who have been sexually assaulted will now be able to receive more specialized services that have not been offered before.

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If you get a cold or the flu, here’s how to deal with it | Health and Wellness
If you get a cold or the flu,...
By Samantha Pak • March 2, 2014 2:00 pm

Whenever winter rolls around, it is not uncommon to see people who have come down with a cold, the flu or other illnesses.

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SoulFood Books in Redmond recently held a fund-raiser for “Brother
Bothell filmmaker teams up with buddy in angry...
By Samantha Pak • August 2, 2012 4:16 pm

In the 10 years they have known each other, Bothell’s Adam Chambers has never seen Clint McCune angry.

Chambers said McCune, co-owner of SoulFood Books in Redmond, has a friendly disposition that belies the hotheadedness many people assume comes with having red hair.

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Redmond Fire Department assistant fire marshal Todd Short of Kenmore (left) received the Medical Rescue award at the Red Cross's 16th Annual Heroes Breakfast on March 27 for assisting Don Trombly (right) who lost consciousness and stopped breathing in the Great Harvest Bread Company parking lot in Redmond.
Kenmore’s Short honored at Red Cross Heroes Breakfast
By Samantha Pak • March 29, 2012 4:37 pm

Wheaties may be the breakfast of champions, but the breakfast of heroes was in the spotlight on March 27 at Seattle’s Washington State Convention Center as the American Red Cross recognized King County individuals who have gone above and beyond the duties of the everyday citizen.

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