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Mike Holmgren

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Redmond-based humanitarian organization names new building after Mike and Kathy Holmgren

Mike Holmgren, the former Seattle Seahawks head coach who now is the general manager for the Cleveland Browns,…

Ken Reite

News

Redmond Pool closed temporarily for repairs; lease not renewed

The City of Redmond faces an overflow of ill-timed problems at the Redmond Pool. The 40-year-old pool at…

Randy Cox retired from the Redmond Police Department today after 30 years of patrolling the Overlake district. 'It's not your position

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‘Last of the beat cops’ steps down: Officer Cox retires from the Redmond Police Department after 30 years of patrol work

Randy Cox didn't wear the silver, shiny badge that long before he figured out that police work is…

Redmond High senior Mack Young finished fifth in the 1

Sports

Sick Young gives ‘gutsy’ performance at state meet: Redmond senior places fifth in 1,600

Battling some flu-like symptoms, Redmond High senior Mack Young unleashed a "gutsy" performance at last week's Class 4A…

Jame Fogle

News

‘Drugstore Cowboy’ and accomplice charged with first-degree robbery

The real-life "Drugstore Cowboy" and his accomplice — a convicted sex offender — were charged last Friday with…

Sports

Young wins two district titles; Lord claims high jump gold medal

Redmond High School senior Mack Young took home a pair of Class 4A District 2/4 gold medals last…

The Bear Creek School junior Josh Firminger won tri-district gold medals in the 200 and 400 meters at last at the Southwest Athletic Complex in Seattle.

Sports

Firminger wins two tri-district golds; Bear Creek sends 16 athletes to state meet

Led by Josh Firminger's two golden runs, The Bear Creek School claimed wins in six individual events and…

Ron Gibson

News

Colorado Springs Deputy Chief selected as Redmond’s new top cop

Ron Gibson admits his latest appointment will be "bittersweet," with Redmond getting the sweet end of the deal,…

Redmond resident Elizabeth Smith

Life

Resilient Redmond girl reaches for the stars despite painful setbacks

At times, 11-year-old Elizabeth Smith would lay in the hospital with her mind racing, thinking life wasn't fair.…

Opinion

Christianson | Redmond construction inconvenience will pay off in the long run

From Overlake to Redmond Ridge across to Rose Hill, there is plenty of construction orange peppered throughout Redmond…

News

No cuts needed for Lake Washington School District 2010-11 budget

There will be no cuts to the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) 2010-11 budget, superintendent Dr. Chip Kimball…

News

Lake Washington School District does not plan to put another bond measure on November ballot

Lake Washington School District (LWSD) superintendent Dr. Chip Kimball said Tuesday that the district does not plan to…

A construction crew member works on setting up rebar for the east side of the bridge deck as part of the City of Redmond's Northeast 36th Street Bridge project in Overlake. Last month

News

SR-520 construction projects will help relieve traffic congestion in Redmond

Favorable weather and efficient construction work have helped put two major traffic projects in Redmond on the fast…

Redmond High senior Cole Hardwick

Sports

Trio of Mustang seniors on fast track to success

When it comes to sprinters with state potential, Cole Hardwick is no longer a long-shot dark horse. Mack…

Grant (left) and Marcus Munoz

Sports

Twin Powers: Talented Munoz brothers seek state glory

Marcus is left-handed and Grant is right-handed. Marcus plays doubles tennis and Grant does singles. Marcus is a…

Opinion

Bill Christianson | Time to get some spring in your steps

With the mercury reaching as high as 70 degrees lately, it’s time to park the car and walk…

News

Lake Washington School District postpones public budget input meetings

The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) postponed this week’s public budget input meetings, including one Rose Hill Junior…

Friends in Redmond started an informal memorial for Redmond resident Ben May on a fence in the parking lot of Perrigo Community Park

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Beloved Redmond resident found dead at Perrigo Park

A beloved 31-year-old North Carolina native who recently moved to Redmond was found dead in Perrigo Community Park…

News

LWSD seeks public input on budget: School district faces up to $8.4 million in cuts

The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) faces difficult — and, most likely, unpopular — decisions as it faces…

Phillip Klassen

Sports

Redmond Jr. High’s Phillip Klassen just misses podium at state diving meet

Another Klassen is making a name for himself among the state's elite divers. Phillip Klassen, a ninth-grader at…