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Skyline girls basketball crushes Renton

Skyline High School celebrated its first basketball victory of the season with a 55-37 win over Cedarcrest High School, energizing the team and its supporters.

Skyline crushes Cedarcrest in thrilling basketball win

Skyline Spartans achieved their first basketball victory of the season, defeating the Cedarcrest Red Wolves 55-37 on December 13, 2024. The game featured an electrifying dunk by Graham Hohman, which energized the home crowd and helped the Spartans gain momentum.

Sammamish PD Investigating Possible Child Luring Incident Near Elementary School

Sammamish Police are investigating a possible child luring incident near Margaret Mead Elementary School, where a student reported being approached by a man in a white van. Parents are urged to ensure their children travel in groups for safety.

Lady Wolves suffer punishing loss against Woodinville

The Eastlake Lady Wolves faced a tough loss against the Woodinville Falcons, ending the game with a score of 80-48. Despite a strong effort in the second quarter, the Falcons maintained control throughout. The Lady Wolves will next compete against the Lake Washington Kangaroos on December 18, 2024.

Eastlake High briefly locks down after swatting incident

Eastlake High School in Western Washington briefly went into lockdown on December 4, 2024, due to a swatting incident that was later confirmed to be a hoax. The lockdown, which lasted about 20 minutes, affected several hundred students engaged in afterschool activities, but was lifted once law enforcement deemed the area safe.

Skyline should abandon efforts to add AP courses

Skyline High School is considering the addition of Advanced Placement (AP) classes, but author Sneha Moudgalya argues that this could compromise the quality of the existing International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which already offers rigorous academic challenges and international recognition. Concerns about resource strain and teacher burnout are also raised.

** Skyline Should Abandon Efforts to Add AP Courses

Sneha Moudgalya argues against adding Advanced Placement (AP) courses at Skyline High School, citing concerns about student overload and the importance of maintaining educational quality. She emphasizes that more options do not guarantee better outcomes.

Sammamish Storm Debris Collection Event – Dec. 14, 2024

The City of Sammamish is hosting a Storm Debris Collection Event on December 14, 2024, to help residents dispose of storm debris safely. This event is for Sammamish residents only, and guidelines on accepted materials are available on the official Sammamish website.

Windstorm Response Update to City Council Dec. 10

A recent update to the Sammamish City Council detailed the city's response to a severe windstorm that caused widespread damage and power outages. Emergency crews mobilized quickly, managing over 750 emergency calls, clearing roads, and establishing a warming center for displaced residents. The city is now seeking state and federal assistance to cover the costs incurred during this crisis.

Eastlake Lady Wolves open season with decisive win against Newport

The Eastlake Lady Wolves kicked off their basketball season with an impressive 61-41 victory over the Newport Knights, led by standout players Megan Roberts and Brooke McCartney. This strong start sets a positive tone for the team's upcoming games.

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