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Learning the ropes of life: LWSD Transition Academy provides assistance to young people with developmental disabilities

At its humble headquarters in downtown Redmond, the Lake Washington School District’s (LWSD) Transition Academy offers a unique…

Florence Liston celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 28 at Cascade Plaza in Redmond.

Life

Liston celebrates her 100th birthday

Friends and family gathered at Redmond’s Cascade Plaza Assisted Living community on Monday, to congratulate Florence Liston on…

World-renowned martial arts Master John S.S. Leong strikes a pose in front of a statue given to him by grateful students

News

Mixin’ it up in Overlake: New residential/commerical development gearing up for opening

Sometimes a “mix-up” is a good thing. New mixed-use, residential/retail developments in Redmond’s two urban centers, Downtown and…

Life

ALLY aims to create solid foundation for local youths

A new, after-school enrichment program in Redmond’s Union Hill neighborhood borrows principles from the business world to mentor…

Life

SecondStory Repertory launches reading series with “Boeing! Boeing!” Sept. 25

Would a chance to vote for potential productions increase your interest in a local theater company? Susanna Wilson,…

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News

Hate your commute? R-Trip provides incentives for non-drivers

In burgeoning Eastside cities such as Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland and Sammamish, there are better ways to get to…

Business

Working Mother magazine names Microsoft among 100 Best Companies

Redmond-based Microsoft Corp. has been named one of Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies for 2009. Across all…

Teachers Karen Gronberg (left) and Julie Kennedy (right) stand before a mural in honor of a longtime board member and rocket designer

Life

Redmond Co-Op Preschool open house to celebrate the legacy of longtime board member

Redmond Co-Op Preschool alumni are invited to an open house celebrating the legacy of longtime board member Jim…

Lei Wu

News

City, residents explore ways to ease traffic

The Southeast Redmond area — which includes the terminus of SR 520 at the intersection of Avondale and…

News

Transportation, safety, sustainability top concerns for Bear Creek residents, survey says

A summertime survey about Redmond’s Bear Creek Neighborhood revealed that reliable transportation, safety and sustainability are among residents’…

Redmond High senior Molly Orr

Life

Redmond High senior organizes first-ever Dress Swap

Ladies, this ain’t the ’80s. Gone are the days of “mall blasts” and “shopping ’til you drop.” In…

Jenai Sheffels

News

Study Skills Day at The Bear Creek School gets students focused

Imagine starting each day feeling rested, confident and prepared for success. There might be some factors we can’t…

Both native Spanish-speaking teens and others who were studying Spanish language and culture shared a good time at last year's 'Dia de los Muertos' ('Day of the Dead') celebration at the Old Fire House Teen Center in downtown Redmond. This year's Day of the Dead party

Life

Teen center, library and community center educate and entertain teens this fall

This fall, Redmond teens will find a cornucopia of resources and activities at the Old Fire House Teen…

Managing partner Bryan Streit (left) and co-owner Paul Armour (right) invite Redmond neighbors to their family-friendly restaurant and Irish pub

Business

J.J. Mahoney’s Irish Pub still going strong

J.J. Mahoney’s Irish Pub opened its doors in Redmond’s Bella Botega shopping center on Aug. 31, 2004. More…

As the Mustang football team practices on the field

Sports

Getting pumped up for the season: RHS cheerleaders ready to fire up crowd, give back to the community

Young or old, green and gold should be your favorite colors. You don’t need to be a student…

Nanci Wehr

Life

Linking kids and knowledge: Mentoring program seeks volunteers

A one-on-one mentoring program for students with language barriers or other academic obstacles is going into its fifth…

Benjamin McCabe

News

Harvest Celebration Farm Tour coming up

The 2009 Harvest Celebration Farm Tour in King County includes four Redmond-based farms and several more in nearby…

Eric Peterson

Life

The benefits of playing music: Kids who play in a band do better in math and reading, research shows

Last month, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan issued a letter asking school and education community leaders to…

Dr. C.R. Anderegg assists a dental student from Temple University School of Dentistry working on the teeth of a patient in Jamaica. Anderegg and his staff will be heading back to Jamaica for a third time this November as part of Great Shapes! Inc. “1

Life

Shaping bright smiles for Jamaican residents: Redmond dentist helps improve oral hygiene as part of outreach project

As the cruel winds of November blow into Redmond, Dr. C.R. Anderegg and his staff will be headed…

Life

Dance fever coming to the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center

You’ve yearned to unleash your inner Mark Ballas or Edyta Sliwinska — or do Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” dance…