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Mentors wanted for the Social Equity in Cannabis Technical Assistance Program

Mentors will be contracted from January-June of 2023 and will work with cannabis entrepreneurs.

Courtesy of Redmond Police Department.

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Suspect fires shots at cannabis shop for lack of identification

Redmond police used Unmanned Aircraft Systems to locate the suspect, who was taken into custody.

Courtesy of Bellevue College.

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Amazon donates $3 million to Bellevue and Seattle Colleges for computer science degrees

Bellevue College will expand the computer science programs to serve 60% more students.

Redmond’s new police chief Darrell Lowe stands outside the Redmond Police Department on Nov. 13. Lowe comes from Santa Monica PD, where he spent 27 years serving. Staff photo/Ashley Hiruko

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Redmond Police Department becomes the first autism-certified agency in WA

1 in 44 children in the United States will be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

The pink ribbon is a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which people wear to honor survivors; remember those who passed away from the disease; and to support the progress of defeating breast cancer. Courtesy of Benefits.Gov.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The importance of getting to know your lemons

About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.

Redmond Police Chief Darrell Lowe shows off his pink Redmond shoulder patch. Courtesy of the city of Redmond.

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Redmond Police show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The department has been participating in the nationwide Pink Patch Project campaign since 2020.

King County Executive Dow Constantine.

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Collective action needed to avoid worst impacts of climate change

An analysis found that total greenhouse gas emissions have increased from population growth.

Courtesy of the City of Seattle.

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Redmond celebrates one year of Adopt-a-Drain while looking towards the future

The city hopes to reach a goal of 300 participants by October of 2023.

Courtesy of Homeless Workers Stipend.

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Homeless service workers may qualify for up to $4,000 in relief

The goal of the relief is to retain workers and to assist with immediate economic needs.

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WA Liquor and Cannabis Board creates first Cannabinoid Science Work Group

The group of experts will regularly communicate about the changing issues related to cannabinoids.

The projected emissions cap over from 2022-2050. Courtesy of the Department of Ecology.

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Department of Ecology finalizes cap-and-invest plan to cut carbon pollution

The plan was passed by the Washington Legislature in 2021 under the Climate Commitment Act.

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Suspects arrested and charged with Robbery in First Degree, Unlawful Imprisonment

The suspects allegedly lured a female from out of state into a hotel under false pretenses.

Courtesy of Farrel-McWhirter Park.

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Farrel–McWhirter to host Spooktacular event for Halloween

Attendees can dissect pumpkins and feed the remains to pigs or take a guided walk in the dark.

A previous Redmond Fire Prevention Week open house. Courtesy of the city of Redmond.

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Redmond Fire Department hosts open house for Fire Prevention Week

The open house will take place on October 15 at Redmond Fire Station 11.

Courtesy of Washington DCYF Facebook.

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DCYF launches Workforce Retention Grant to fund child care provider retention efforts

Funding for the grant was made possible by the Federal American Rescue Plan Act.

Abel Dagne. Courtesy of YouTube.

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Redmond High School student becomes semi-finalist in International Science Competition

Abel Dagne’s 90-second video focuses on noise cancellation.

Police lights (File photo)

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Redmond police focus on modified exhaust systems

Chief Darrell Lowe said the focus is in response to numerous complaints from community members.

Free litter bags. Courtesy of the Washington Department of Ecology.

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WA Department of Ecology launches “Simple As That” campaign to prevent littering

From January-July 2022, 816 tons of litter and debris were removed from Washington roadsides.

Washington’s monthly self-sufficiency standard compared to ABD maximum monthly payment standards and SSI maximum monthly payment standards. Courtesy of DSHS.

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First time in history: DSHS increases cash assistance grants for Aged, Blind or Disabled program

In 2021, about one third of program recipients experienced homelessness, according to DSHS.

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Washington healthcare providers will begin offering COVID vaccine boosters

Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.