A new, non-profit Redmond Chorale is being formed with dual intentions to promote performing arts in the community and give back to the community though charitable donations.
If pundits are to be believed, the hottest contest for elected office in our state this year is our U.S. Senate race, now that Dino Rossi has decided to challenge Patty Murray.
But there’s another battle that promises to be just as fierce: the looming showdown between Republican Dave Reichert and Democrat Suzan DelBene, the expected winners of the primary in the Eighth Congressional District, which includes Redmond.
Redmond company that promised Web hits will reboot its sales tactics: Visible.net and Captures.com settle with Attorney General’s Office
A Redmond-based seller of e-commerce services agreed to change course after customers complained the company promised Web hits but struck out, the Washington Attorney General’s Office announced July 8.
The police blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical round-up 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.
A 31-year-old woman escaped serious injuries after she flipped her 1999 Infiniti on its top Wednesday morning near the corner of Redmond Way and 166th Avenue Northeast.
U.S. Congressman Jay Inslee, who represents District 1 in Washington, hosted an informal discussion about the new health care reform law and tax credit opportunities available to small businesses on July 7 at the Redmond Regional Library.
Redmond teens Alex Vaschillo, Jake Whitten, Michelle Solomon and Sabrina Hsieh were honored at the July 6 Redmond City Council meeting as winners of annual Community Scholarship Awards presented by City of Redmond Teen Programs, American Legion Post 161 and Faith Lutheran Church.
King County Parks and the King County Sheriffs Office are joining forces to ensure the continued safety of all trail users during the busy summertime months.
During the hot weather this week, the City of Redmond wants to remind everyone that the air-conditioned Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th Ave. NE, is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand as part of this year’s Derby Days Summer Festival, is the free multi-band concert, Friday Night Live on Friday, July 9 from 6-10 p.m. at Redmond City Hall Campus, 15670 NE 85th St.
If you don’t have your pet licensed, you’d better do it before Oct. 1 or face a “no-tolerance” fine of at least $125.
Redmond is one of 27 cities and unincorporated communities that signed on to be part of a new King County plan that will share the cost of providing animal services, including sheltering and licensing.
King County Executive Dow Constantine was joined by several county mayors, including Redmond Mayor John Marchione, at a ceremonial signing in Seattle last week.
With temperatures expected to rise this week, the American Red Cross encourages individuals and families to take the necessary precautions. The very young and the elderly are especially vulnerable to the heat, so it is important that families and friends check on them regularly. People with chronic health issues are also at greater risk and need to take special care to stay healthy in the heat.
In the whirlwind of end-of-school activities, recent Redmond High School (RHS) graduate Jake Harris hasn’t yet had time to invite his friends, “Come fly with me.” But it’s on his list of things to do this summer.
Harris, who turned 18 in April, got his private pilot license for single engine aircraft the weekend before the June 15 RHS commencement ceremony.
The police blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical round-up 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.
An independent study issued today by HealthGrades ranks Evergreen Hospital Medical Center in Kirkland among the top five percent in the nation for maternity care.
For 70 years, the Derby Days festival has brought bike races, parades and entertainment to the Redmond community.
This year, Derby Days will offer a new outlet for fun and recreation, the Derby Dash 5K run/walk for both competitive and non-competitive participants. Registered runners or walkers will simultaneously help to “outrun pancreatic cancer” during this fundraising event.
Lake Washington School District’s efforts in spring 2009 to engage and communicate with the community about budget cuts won a Golden Achievement Award from the National School Public Relations Association.
A free event, “Eleven Key Parenting Issues for Gifted Children” will be presented from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 27 at the Redmond High School Performing Arts Center, 17272 NE 104th St.
To celebrate the Fourth of July weekend, “KOOZA” from Cirque du Soleil is offering children’s tickets for half price for the performances on July 3 and 4, plus free popcorn and soft drinks for the whole family, along with face painters and stilt walkers. Come join in the fun this weekend only under the blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at King County’s Marymoor Park in Redmond.
Several classical Indian dance moves and artwork were on display at last Saturday’s Ananda Mela festival at Redmond City Hall.
The event, produced by Sammamish-based Vedic Cultrual Center (VCC), showcased free entertainment by local and world famous performers of Indian music and dance, including the dance forms of Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Odissi.