A New Year’s Eve fire destroyed this 6,000 square-foot home. Firefighters battled the flames for nearly three hours. - Photo courtesy of Buck Rivard
Chimney fire destroys large home
Today, 3:59 PM · UPDATED REPORTER STAFF A chimney fire erupted and destroyed a 6,000-square-foot home in the 25200 block of Northeast 108th St. New Year’s Eve night, according to Redmond Fire Department Lt. Ken Burnside. Firefighters responded to the call around 11 p.m. and battled the fire for nearly three hours, said Burnside, the acting... more ›
Members of the Indian Community Eastside (ICE) pose at the fifth annual candlelight dinner and bench auction — Sitting Pretty for PACE. From left: Sita Vashee, Sarika Bodas, Alka Badshah and Gillian Fernandes. - Courtesy photo
Group raising money for proposed Eastside Performing Arts Center
Jan 03 2009, 4:00 PM Asian Indians make up a growing segment of the Eastside immigrant population, with many coming to the area in search of high-tech jobs and the American dream. Now a group representing that same community is working on a different type... More ›
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