• Mia Hamant University of Washington Mourns Goalkeeper at 21, Who Inspired Teammates in Battle Against Rare Cancer
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    Mia Hamant: University of Washington Mourns Goalkeeper at 21, Who Inspired Teammates in Battle Against Rare Cancer

    November 9, 2025 - By 

    SEATTLE, Wash. — The University of Washington is mourning the loss of Mia Hamant, a senior goalkeeper for the Huskies women’s soccer team, who died Thursday night after a courageous fight with a rare and aggressive form of kidney cancer. She was 21. Hamant was diagnosed in April with Stage 4 SMARCB1-deficient kidney cancer, a disease so rare that fewer than 200 cases have been documented worldwide since it was first identified in 1995. Despite the devastating diagnosis, Hamant continued to support her teammates from the sidelines, showing up to practices and games while undergoing chemotherapy. “Mia was the heart…

  • Axel Stammen Eatonville High School Mourns Student with Candlelight Vigil of Love and Unity
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    Axel Stammen: Eatonville High School Mourns Student with Candlelight Vigil of Love and Unity

    November 7, 2025 - By 

    EATONVILLE, Wash. — The small town of Eatonville is mourning the loss of Axel Stammen, a beloved Eatonville High School student remembered for his bright spirit and kindness. His passing has left classmates, teachers, and families heartbroken — yet united in love and remembrance. In a message shared by Eatonville High School, the community was invited to gather for a Candlelight Vigil this Sunday at 6:00 p.m. to celebrate Axel’s life and show solidarity with his family. Attendees are encouraged to wear Cruiser blue, the school color, as a symbol of unity and healing. “Together we remember. Together we heal,”…