About Us

Welcome to the Redmond Reporter

The Redmond Reporter is Redmond's own community newspaper and is mailed out to more than 25,000 residents every Friday. Our thriving publication covers everything Redmond, including city government, important school issues, the vibrant arts and entertainment scene, the growing business district and action-packed sporting events. But most important, we feature the residents who shape this community.

Former publisher Denis Law launched the Redmond Reporter in 2001 as a monthly publication. The Redmond Reporter was an immediate favorite with both the readers and advertisers and expanded to bimonthly in January 2002. The Redmond Reporter continued to grow and now is delivered to Redmond homes every Friday, providing its readers with more of the quality journalism they enjoy. The instant growth shows that readers appreciate the local coverage and advertising provided by the Redmond Reporter's hard-working staff.

Redmond is located about 15 miles east of Seattle between Washington's majestic Cascade mountain range and the Puget Sound. With 34 parks, including King County's popular Marymoor Park, and over 25 miles of trails, Redmond is known for its natural beauty. In addition, Redmond enjoys a diverse and growing business district.

The community is home to some of the major high-tech firms in the country, including Microsoft, and Nintendo of America. Redmond is also the headquarters of such businesses as Eddie Bauer and Genie Industries. Redmond's strong retail sector is anchored by Redmond Town Center, a 1.4 million square foot mixed-use development that includes retail stores, restaurants, and commercial offices. From an original incorporated area of three square blocks, the city has expanded to its present size of over 16.6 square miles.

Redmond is led by Mayor John Marchione, who has lived in Redmond since age 4. As Redmond moves forward, the challenge will be to welcome Redmond's inevitable growth while preserving Redmond's rich heritage, Marchione said shortly after taking office in January. "I'm very passionate about Redmond and very hopeful that Redmond can continue improving as a city that is sustainable and livable," he said.

Your Community News Team

	Editor Bill Christianson (425) 867-0353, ext. 5050	Bill Christianson has been the editor of the Redmond Reporter since June of 2007. He graduated from Seattle University in 1996 and has been working in community journalism for most of his career.
	Reporter Samantha Pak 425-867-0353, ext. 5052	Samantha Pak was born and raised in western Washington. She attended the University of Washington and graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism in June 2008. Before coming to the Redmond Reporter, Samantha worked at a daily newspaper in southeast Idaho and as a freelance reporter for several community newspapers in the Seattle area.
	Office Manager Ellan Feldman 425-867-0353	Ellan moved from Long Island to the great Northwest 11 years ago. Along with managing the office operations and assisting the sales representatives, Ellan also handles inside sales for the Redmond Reporter.
	Columnist Richard Hill	Richard Hill has lived in Redmond for the last six years and writes a blog, “Old Dick’s Grumps for the Day.” To read his blog, go to www.olddick.blogspot.com.
	Columnist Andrew Villeneuve	Andrew Villeneuve, a 2005 Redmond High graduate, is the executive director of the Northwest Progressive Institute, a Redmond-based strategy center.
	Sports Reporter Tim Watanabe (425) 867-0353, ext. 5054	Tim Watanabe covers sports for the Redmond Reporter and Bothell-Kenmore Reporter. After graduating from UW in December of 2007 with a B.A. in Journalism, Tim returned to Sound Publishing full-time after a successful four-month internship through UW's News Lab program. In his spare time he enjoys bowling, poker and adding to his award-winning collection of African lions and memorabilia from The Lion King (film and musical). Tim currently resides in Bothell.
	Sales Manager Jim Gatens (425) 867-0353, ext. 3054	Jim Gatens, a native of Washington State and a Eastside resident, has been in sales and customer service for over 28 years. He enjoys building relationships with his clients and helping them achieve their goals.