Superintendent Kimball discusses globalization in education at chamber luncheon

Lake Washington School District Superintendent Dr. Chip Kimball spoke at the Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce
Samantha Pak, Redmond Reporter
Lake Washington School District Superintendent Dr. Chip Kimball spoke at the Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce's member luncheon Wednesday afternoon.
It used to be that a college education would guarantee a person a job after graduation. Nowadays, all a college degree can do is help a person land a job interview, according to Lake Washington School District (LWSD) Superintendent Dr. Chip Kimball.

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4:48 PM May 16, 2012 0

City hires Jeri Rowe-Curtis as new communications and marketing administrator

After a nationwide search, the City of Redmond has hired Jeri Rowe-Curtis as its new communications and marketing administrator.

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updated 4:57 PM May 16, 2012 0

GOP hopeful announces bid for Springer’s 45th District seat

Political newcomer Jim Thatcher announced Wednesday his candidacy for 45th District state representative, Position 2, currently held by incumbent Rep. Larry Springer, D-Kirkland.

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4:24 PM May 16, 2012 Kirkland Reporter 0

Car and semi-truck collision on Redmond Way sends man to hospital

Speed appears to be the main cause of a Wednesday morning collision on Redmond Way involving a car and semi-truck that sent a man to the hospital, according to a Redmond Police Department press release.

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updated 1:35 PM May 16, 2012 0

Cash stolen from self check-out stand at Fred Meyer | Redmond Police Blotter, May 14-15

The police blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical roundup of all calls to the Redmond Police Department that are dispatched to on-duty police officers. The Redmond Reporter Police Blotter is not intended to be representative of all police calls originating in Redmond, which gets more...

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Blogs 11:39 AM May 16, 2012 Crime Time, a Staff Blog

N.E. 90th Street Bridge will have closures May 21-31 for repairs

The City of Redmond's Northeast 90th Street Bridge will be closed up to seven hours a day beginning May 21 through May 31 to replace the structure's bearing pads.

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10:41 AM May 16, 2012 0

Brewers Fest moving from Saint Edward State Park to Marymoor Park in Redmond

The annual event will move this year from its normal location on the Kirkland and Kenmore border at Saint Edward State Park to Marymoor Park in Redmond.

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updated 3:30 PM May 15, 2012 0

Annual pet fair 'a big hit' with animals and people

Hundreds of four-legged pets, including a miniature horse, took over the Redmond Senior Center (RSC) — inside and outside — Saturday as part of the city's fourth annual pet fair, "Whiskers, Wings and Wagging Tails."

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3:25 PM May 15, 2012 0

Walk & Talk event highlighting Redmond Central Connector set for May 24

Redmond Mayor John Marchione will be part of join a mile walking tour on May 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. as part of this quarter's Feet First Walk & Talk event.

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updated 3:11 PM May 15, 2012 0

Redmond's NE 36th Street Bridge receives national award

The City of Redmond's Northeast 36th Street Bridge has recently been named 2012 National Public Works Project of the Year for all transportation projects costing between $25 million and $75 million dollars in the United States by the American Public Works Association (APWA).

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1:22 PM May 15, 2012 0

Police investigate possible arson | Redmond Police Blotter, May 11-13

The police blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical roundup of all calls to the Redmond Police Department that are dispatched to on-duty police officers. The Redmond Reporter Police Blotter is not intended to be representative of all police calls originating in Redmond, which gets more than 500 calls (emergency and non-emergency) per week.

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3:42 PM May 14, 2012 0

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