Upper School journalism students from The Bear Creek School are preparing for the WJEA (Washington Journalism Education Association) state conference on March 14, where they’ll test their skills in a “Write-Off.” They’ll listen to speakers or panels on a variety of topics, participate in short question-and-answer sessions and have 70 minutes to write/rewrite their stories of no more than 350 words.
Lake Washington School District (LWSD) Superintendent Dr. Chip Kimball announced an initiative to change the configuration of grade levels within schools, shifting away from the current K-6, 7-9 and 10-12 model and turning high schools into grades 9-12 at a press conference Friday morning.
Change is good, according to Pacific Music owner Gary Weyand.
After 22 years on downtown Redmond’s Cleveland Street, he recently lost his lease to make way for an apartment building.
But Weyand said the move to a new location at 15935 Redmond Way has actually increased the store’s visibility. And he views the downtown mixed-use construction boom — increasing both residential and retail density — as a positive thing: “Just think of all the people who’ll live within walking distance.”
Does winter weather mess with your mood? You’re not alone.
Back in 1979, Redmond neighbors Susan Swanson and Jeanne Bolton launched a children’s used clothing store called Tree House in one of Redmond’s original downtown strip malls, where the British Pantry now stands.
Redmond-based Magellan Architects has been honored with a 2008 University of Washington Business of Tomorrow Award for its success as a minority-owned firm.
Pride and prejudice often get in the way of well-meaning, seemingly rational parents. Who among us hasn’t been present at a PTA or boosters meeting where “suggestions” turned into harsh criticisms of others’ ideas or parenting styles?
Presidents of the United States are real people just like us. They have strengths, weaknesses and sometimes odd quirks.
Redmond Mayor John Marchione said the city will work hard to ensure public safety if Tent City 4 returns to Redmond.
At 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, St. Jude Catholic Church, 10526 166th Ave. NE in Redmond, will hold a neighborhood forum regarding the possible return of Tent City 4 this spring.
Kids love to munch on cereal. And knowing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, sixth graders at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School conducted a Breakfast Buddies drive and collected 365 boxes of cereal for clients of Redmond-based Friends of Youth.
At a Redmond elementary school named for naturalist and artist John James Audubon, Thursday’s visit from children’s author and illustrator Brenda Z. Guiberson was a special treat.
Redmond High School (RHS) orchestra students will perform at New York’s prestigious Carnegie Hall on Sunday, May 24.
Eye doctor office heals up, re-opens
New pastor sparks growth at Timberlake
The recession can’t stop romance. People continue to fall in love and make plans for the future.
But how are tough times affecting Redmond’s purveyors of wedding products and are they forgoing frills to save money?
Dartmoor School opened its fifth and newest campus at 7735 178th Pl. NE in Redmond earlier this month.
When your student graduates from a public high school or is promoted to the next grade level, can you rest assured that he or she is truly prepared for higher education or a job?
By MARY STEVENS DECKER
Redmond Reporter
Reporting news about layoffs is never pleasant.
Now here’s some good news in response to the recent Microsoft layoff announcement.
Chris Hoffman, chief executive officer and president of the Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce, said she’s not terribly worried about the Microsoft cutbacks or their impact on other Redmond businesses.
Sound Transit held the first of five open houses and public hearings regarding East Link light rail options on Wednesday evening at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center.
The Chinese New Year, kicking off the Year of the Ox, begins Monday, Jan. 26.
