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Police say porch piracy is primarily a crime of opportunity. Many criminals will see a package as they pass by and make quick, easy money. Kailan Manandic, photo illustration

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‘Porch pirates’ plunder local packages

Eastside police departments spoke on the ‘porch pirate’ problem and ask locals to report the crime.

Vader served the Redmond Police Department for more than seven years and enjoyed a four-year retirement as the Hovenden family pet. Photos courtesy of RPD

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Former Redmond police K-9 Vader, dies at 13

Vader served the department for more than 7 years and spent his retirement as a full-time family pet.

Sky Metalwala has been missing for seven years. Photo courtesy of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

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Police plead for help in search for missing boy

Sky has been missing since Nov. 6, 2011 and turned 9 years old on Sept. 2.

State Supreme Court bans life without parole for juveniles

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State Supreme Court bans life without parole for juveniles

Washington, along with 20 other states, will no longer sentence juveniles to life without parole.

A Microsoft store in New York. Bloomberg photo by Mark Kauzlarich

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Former Microsoft director indicted for wire fraud

The former director of sports marketing and alliances attempted to embezzle nearly $1 million.

Gail Genereau of Lake Forest Park scours the items recovered from the “Movie Bandits” burglaries in 2012 at the Redmond Police Department as the result of a Pro-Act investigation. She found some of her stolen jewelry. File Photo

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Redmond’s Pro-Act unit leads in Eastside police collaboration

The unit is made up of five anonymous plain-clothes officers who work throughout the region.

Crews extinguished the fire quickly but the vehicle was fully destroyed. Photo courtesy of Redmond Police

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Serial arsonist strikes seven Redmond vehicles

Police are investigating the arsons but have not yet arrested a suspect.

Redmond Police Department encourage locals to remove things such as backpacks, laptops, purses or anything of value to discourage prowlers. Photo courtesy of the RPD Twitter account

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Redmond police emphasize community policing amid car prowl spike

Law enforcement is increasing community outreach after car prowls have increased over the years.

The Washington State Department of Transportation tweeted a video of the situation as seen through their traffic cameras. Screenshot courtesy of the WSDOT Twitter account

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UPDATE: Man peacefully in custody after 520 bridge standoff

Police closed all lanes on the floating bridge after finding an uncooperative driver had a shot gun.

Kirkland firefighters and Puget Sound Energy staff examine the aftermath of a four-hour fire that destroyed the Rose Hill Village and “annihilated” Decks and Spas. Kailan Manandic/staff photo

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Locals rally around business incinerated by Rose Hill fire

A GoFundMe campaign for Kirkland’s Decks and Spas, formerly of Redmond, has raised $11,995 to rebuild the business.

The dump truck was engulfed in flames when first responders arrived on the scene. Photos courtesy of Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson

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Redmond woman dies in crash near Sammamish and Fall City

Two vehicles crashed near Tolt Hill Road along Redmond-Fall City Road, incinerating a dump truck.

A group of F3 members perform “Handslap Merkins” as they wait for the other group to return from a run around the parking lot. Photo Courtesy of Brian “Dilfer” Gawthrop

Opinion

F3 brings local men together for fitness, fellowship and faith

Reporter Kailan Manadic participates in a morning workout with the local men’s fitness group and is nicknamed after…

Heat-map of Redmond bike theft reports for this year. Courtesy of the Redmond Police Department

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Bike thefts on the rise in Redmond

The number of bike theft reports in Redmond has more than quintupled over the past decade.

Rep. Suzan DelBene talks with local parents about what they think of the Summer Meals program that aims to help hungry children. Kailan Manandic/staff Photo

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Rep. Suzan DelBene helps feed Kingsgate kids

DelBene handed out free lunches at the Kingsgate Library Summer Meals program.

Bellevue police arrest the suspect as seen from as seen from King County Sheriff’s Guardian One helicopter. Screenshot from the King County Sheriff Air Support YouTube page

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Man arrested after two dozen dumpster fires in Bellevue, Redmond

The homeless man set between 22 and 24 dumpster fires before he was arrested by Bellevue police.

Lieutenant Tim Gately visits with Peyton, a local kid at one of the 65 neighborhood block parties throughout Redmond. Kailan Manandic/Staff Photo

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Redmond celebrates National Night out with 65 block parties

Police officers and firefighters toured around to meet with locals and support the community.

Sergeant Julie Beard reads “Officer Buckle and Gloria,” promoting safety to local children at the Little Free Library opening. Kailan Manandic, Redmond Reporter

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Redmond police promote literacy and safety at Little Library opening

The event allowed Redmond officers to connect with the community and read to local children.

Suspect killed by Redmond police in Kirkland identified

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Suspect killed by Redmond police in Kirkland identified

Marcelo Castellano was fatally shot by Redmond police after failing to comply with arrest orders.

Photos of Toketi Lakeshore Condominiums and the fire’s aftermath courtesy of the Redmond Fire Department

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Condo fire in Redmond displaces at least 20 residents

A massive fire at Toketi Lakeshore Condominiums shot flames above a three-story building Monday night.

Former Mercer Island City Council candidate Joy Langley posted a photo of her various credentials — including her Cornell degree — on her website during her campaign after a group of residents questioned her education credentials. Photo courtesy of ElectJoy.com

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Police investigate former council candidate’s claimed Cornell degree

Langley would not comment on the investigation.