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Jeanne is the Local Editor for Kirkland and Redmond Patch sites.  She moved here from Eastern Washington, where she worked for community and business print newspapers, most recently in Spokane at the Journal of Business before coming to Patch in 2010.

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Sammamish-Issaquah|News|

Issaquah Police Nab Suspect in Lovers Store Robbery

Shortly after Redmond Police reported a robbery at a Lovers Store in Overlake on Tuesday, Sept. 25, Issaquah Police apprehended a suspect in a nearly identical robbery of Lovers in Issaquah last week.

Issaquah Police Nab Suspect in Lovers Store Robbery
Sammamish-Issaquah|News|

Sammamish Resident Faces Federal Child Pornography Charges

Brett J. Irving has been charged with three counts of possessing and distributing child pornography on the Internet, with some images depicting a child in diapers and with a plastic bag tied around her head.

Sammamish Resident Faces Federal Child Pornography Charges
Bellevue, WA|News|

Eastside Pumpkin Patches Gear Up For Fall

Though some patches don't open until October, it's never too early to start planning those fun fall weekends at local farms. Tell us your favorite in the comments.

Eastside Pumpkin Patches Gear Up For Fall
Sammamish-Issaquah|News|

Issaquah High Alumni Sweep Puyallup Fair Sculpture Competition

Issaquah resident Denny Croston and Elbe resident Dan Klennert, both former Issaquah High students, represented at the Puyallup Fair, taking first through third in the fine arts sculpture competition.

Issaquah High Alumni Sweep Puyallup Fair Sculpture Competition
Sammamish-Issaquah|News|

Sammamish Police: No Suspects Identified in Skyline Threat

So far, numerous tips to the police department have not resulted in a suspect being named. Meanwhile, the school was open today, but only about 56 percent of students attended, the Issaquah School District says.

Sammamish Police: No Suspects Identified in Skyline Threat
Sammamish-Issaquah|News|

QUESTION: Will You Send Your Sammamish-Issaquah Kids to School Friday?

Reports indicate that absences in the Issaquah School District jumped as much as 70 percent Thursday, Sept. 21, due to a threat of violence against Skyline. Will your kids get a three-day weekend because of the threat to Skyline?

QUESTION: Will You Send Your Sammamish-Issaquah Kids to School Friday?
Sammamish-Issaquah|News|

Skyline Open, Eastside Catholic Closed Friday, Sept. 21

In the wake of Internet threats, area schools are reviewing and enhancing security measures. The Eastside Catholic football game against Bainbridge will likely take place Saturday, Sept. 22.

Skyline Open, Eastside Catholic Closed Friday, Sept. 21