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Community connections: Non-profit agency fair showcases volunteer spirit
To some in Redmond, Microsoft Corp. may seem like a monolith. But there is no denying the company’s…
Life
Guiding light: Drake provides direction, promotes acceptance for developmentally disabled students
Editor’s note: This is the third article of an ongoing series about the Lake Washington Transitional Academy, a…
News
Politicians talk transportation at chamber breakfast
Transportation was aptly described as “not an issue going away anytime soon” at a joint breakfast of the…
Life
Overlake Terrace Assisted Living raises money for breast cancer cure
Employees David Standring and Natalia Yanovsky and resident Diana Claflin got their heads shaved to raise money and…
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Crowd pours into Redmond City Hall in support of maintaining health and human services at county budget meeting
Council Chambers at Redmond City Hall couldn’t contain the crowd at Thursday night’s public hearing about the King…
Business
Gourmet olive oil shop opens at town center
Popeye loved his spinach and his “Olive Oyl.” Turns out he was onto something. Gourmet olive oils, especially…
News
Susan O’ Malley wins Golden Apple Award: Explorer Community School teacher honored for excellence in education
Susan C. O’Malley, lead teacher for grades 1-2 at Explorer Community School in Redmond, has been named a…
Life
Programs helps kids get outfitted with new clothes
Since its inception in 1992, the Assistance League of the Eastside’s Operation School Bell program has provided new…
Life
Learning to live with disabilities: Workshop brings awareness to physical, mental challenges
The average, able-bodied person doesn’t often stop to think about, or fully appreciate, the blessings of good health.…
News
New human service group for immigrants, refugees opens in Redmond
On Oct. 14, Redmond’s Family Resource Center, a nationally-recognized, “one-stop campus” for accessing community services, officially welcomed another…
News
Redmond woman heading to Big Apple to promote literacy book
Redmond parent and educator Michelle Vallene is headed to the Big Apple to promote her book “What Children…
Life
Halloween Happenings in Redmond
Redmond’s getting into the Halloween spirit, starting this weekend with a “Thriller” dance workshop and a kid-friendly craft…
Life
Redmond High alums run ghost-hunting agency
A couple of Mustang alumni have connections to another world — the world of wayward spirits.
News
Homecoming Round-Up: A sweet way to celebrate fall
A fine Mustang tradition was repeated today as students at Redmond High School (RHS) began Homecoming weekend with…
News
People flood Redmond Trader Joe’s at grand opening
You would think that "Trader Joe" was a rock star. This morning, dozens of people lined up and…
News
LWSD exploring levy, bond options: Money would be used to help combat overcrowding, improve technology, facilities
The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) has begun a public input process to determine what types of levy…
News
Redmond VFW seeks donations, volunteers for Troop Support Program
Redmond-based Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2995, located at 4330 148th Ave. NE, will hold a fundraising…
News
Protect yourself against car prowls, police officials tell residents at question-and-answer event
Violent crimes and auto thefts have decreased in Redmond since 2008 and the most pervasive trend is “crimes…
News
Explorer Community School kids take Oregon Trail adventure
History was made on Oct. 1, as the City of Redmond and local non-profit Nature Vision piloted a…
Life
Transition Academy fosters job skills: Students excited to challenge themselves in the workforce
Monday mornings are jubilant at the Lake Washington School District’s Transition Academy. There’s no yawning or whining as…