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An Amazing True Story of a Chicken and the Adams Family

06 Jun 2018 09:25
Written by Kristen Hamilton

At first glance you’d think Kristin Jarvis Adams was your typical Eastside mom with two kids, a lovely home with a proverbial white picket fence, and a side business. That is what you may think but you’d be wrong.

Adams and her family survived one of the most gut wrenching and emotional ordeals over a 10-year period and luckily for all those who follow, she’s written a book to tell her story.

The book, “The Chicken Who Saved Us: The Remarkable Story of Andrew and Frightful”, is receiving rave reviews from parents and doctors alike. After reading it myself, I can only join in the accolades.

Adams grew up on the Eastside and attended Woodinville High School in the 80’s. She attended the University of Washington and graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design. She married her high school sweetheart, Jon Adams, in 1990 and they started their family. Andrew was first then three years later Hannah joined the family.

A Pilgrimage to the Mecca of Men’s Cologne

06 Jun 2018 09:22
Written by Derek Johnson

Joey Diaz is a crass, blue-collar comic from New Jersey. He recently talked about men’s fragrances. “Let me tell you something,” Diaz said. “No man should ever wear cologne. The way you smell is the way you smell. Quit trying to be something you ain’t. Listen up guys, if you wear cologne, I oughta just put you down right now!”

I burst out laughing. Then I went into my bedroom and counted up my colognes and aftershaves. There were 47 bottles.

Eastside Academy Offering an Education and Hope for the Future

29 May 2018 07:11
Written by Kristen Hamilton

I’m a firm believer that everyone deserves a chance to live a safe, healthy and happy life. At times though that is not always easy and for some teens in the area they’ve never had the opportunity. For students at Eastside Academy, the circumstances vary (abuse, homelessness, addiction, pregnancy, gang violence) but the bottom line is they want to turn things around and have a shot at a future filled with hope versus despair.

Amy Effinger, Investments and Partnerships Officer at Eastside Academy, explains, “Eastside offers a holistic approach to learning. Students are provided with an education while being treated for the underlying issues that cause them to struggle in all areas of their lives.”

30 Days Living Life Zero Waste

29 May 2018 06:48
Written by Skylar Rettig

Trash. The average American makes 4.4 pounds of it per day according to the Environmental Protection Agency. How would our lives change if we stopped making so much?

My name is Skylar Rettig, and I’m a student in Woodinville. This is an issue I explored through a 30-day project at my school, trash.

Bilingual Students Strenthen Schools in NSD

29 May 2018 05:41
Written by Dagmawit Kemal | UW News Lab Student Journalist

With than 90 different languages spoken in homes of students in the North Shore School District some might find that situation daunting, but North Shore educators see it as not only a challenge but also an opportunity to building understanding and community.

Susan Hadreas, who is Woodmoor Elementary School (Bothell) first-grade teacher, has a classroom of 23 students in which 13 are English language learners -- called ELL students.

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