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Pottery made by Cory Wink Design. Courtesy of Eastside Pottery.

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Eastside Pottery spring sale to support local artists and organizations

Half of all proceeds will be donated to United Way King County and UNICEF Ukraine.

Photo courtesy of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Washington wolf population continues to rise, report shows

In 2021, four new wolf packs were documented in four different counties.

Courtesy of Eastside Climate Challenge.

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Eastside cities partner to launch communitywide climate challenge on Earth Day

The challenge offers over 80 ideas to reduce carbon footprints, with 30 additional actions.

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Northwest

How a Ukrainian and Russian couple escaped a war zone

“We will never forget that sound. Boom. Boom,” said Valeriia Horodnycha, who has been staying in Mercer Island.

Mayor Angela Birney speaks at Redmond’s State of the City address on March 31. Courtesy of YouTube.

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Redmond’s 2022 State of the City address looks toward the future

“We have opportunities before us that don’t come around often,” said Mayor Angela Birney.

Courtesy of Bridget Howley.

Business

Former CEO to speak on “Small Business: The Good, Bad & Ugly”

Mark Howley will speak about small business ownership on May 4 at River Trail Roasters.

Courtesy of Stay Eastside.

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Tourism campaign launches to attract visitors to Kirkland and Redmond

The Stay Eastside promotion is offering $50 vouchers per night stay in participating hotels.

Courtesy of SoulFood CoffeeHouse.

Business

SoulFood CoffeeHouse starts a fundraiser amid COVID-19 challenges

The goal is to get rid of the debt that was taken on during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A map showing vehicle detour routes for NE 60th Street. Courtesy of Sound Transit.

News

Ongoing road closures due to downtown Redmond light rail extension

Sound Transit has set up detours, and plans for a temporary off-ramp for SR 520 Eastbound in June.

Courtesy of the city of Redmond.

News

Hop into spring with Beat the Bunny 5k

The race will take place on April 2 at 10:00 a.m., with a free kids’ dash starting at…

Redmond Library. Courtesy of City of Redmond.

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City of Redmond seeks volunteer to serve on Library Board of Trustees

Library board members are appointed five-year terms, with a two-term limit.

Princess Buttercup enjoying some fresh air and green grass. Courtesy of Facebook.

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Princess Buttercup, the bunny at Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park, passes away

Buttercup leaves behind her partner Newton, her caretakers, and the many beloved park visitors.

U.S. Department of Justice. Courtesy image

News

Redmond man sentenced for selling fake COVID-19 vaccines

Johnny T. Stine sold his fake COVID-19 vaccines for $400-1,000 each.

File photo.

News

Local officials and organizations looking to reinstate greenhouse gas emission reduction targets

An amendment to HB 1099 removed greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled reductions.

Igor Soloydenko, who said he identifies as Russian, holds a sign urging “Peace for Ukraine” at a ceremony Feb. 25 in Federal Way. Soloydenko said: “There’s just so much shame. I feel helpless in the way I cannot change anything in my home country. It was unimaginable that Russia would do such a thing.” Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine

“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…

Early rendering image of the Marymoor Cricket Community Park. Courtesy of Major Cricket League.

News

King County passes Motion of Support for Marymoor Cricket Community Park

The pitch would address the lack of a first class cricket facility in the region.

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Life

World’s longest surviving kidney patient dies

Mercer Island resident Nancy Spaeth went on dialysis at age 18 and received four kidney transplants.

Redmond’s Silver Cloud Inn was purchased by county to become permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless. Sound Publishing file photo

News

Top concerns of Redmond residents include homelessness, cost of living, growth

City releases annual community survey results

The “Mini-O” is a miniature outdoor office built to be easily relocated. Courtesy photo

Business

Kirkland, Redmond businesses among those at 2022 Seattle Home and Garden Show

Event runs Feb. 26 to March 6 at the Lumen Field Event Center.

Redmond Watershed Preserve. Courtesy of Washington Trails Association.

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City of Redmond seeks volunteers for Parks and Trails Commission

The position is a four-year term and those interested are encouraged to apply by March 4.