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New legislation brings good news to Friends of Youth amidst federal budget cuts

A new piece of state legislation may lead more homeless and runaway youth to seek shelter with service…

Jessica Lambert is one of the founders of VALA Eastside. The nonprofit will open its new art center

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VALA Art Center opening at town center next weekend

The mission of Venues for Artists in the Local Area Eastside (VALA) is to connect artists to artists,…

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Emerald Heights continues its growth in serving seniors

It’s been about eight months since Emerald Heights Retirement Community’s new fitness and wellness center has opened and…

Redmond High graduate and aspiring rapper Sam Roberts will open for Seattle hip-hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis at an upcoming show at Northern Arizona University.

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Redmond high graduate to open for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis at Northern Arizona University

Seattle-area music typically brings to mind visions of young men with long hair sporting flannel, singing about teen…

Young Choi (left) will be the new owner of Hill's Barbershop in downtown Redmond. Current owner Mike Hill is retiring after 40-plus years in the business.

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Hill’s Barbershop owner retires after more than 40 years

In his 40-plus years as a barber, Mike Hill of Hill's Barbershop at 8147 161st Ave. N.E. in…

The Three  Lions Pub in Redmond will open two new locations. The business is run by the Redman family. From left: Alvia Redman

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Hat trick for Three Lions: Two new pub locations to open on Redmond Ridge and in Bothell

Since The British Pantry opened in 1978, it has gone through a number of expansions to include Neville’s…

Redmond resident Hamid Ali (left) was part of a group that worked to bring former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf to the area. Musharraf served from 2001 to 2008.

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Ali is making an impact on the real-estate scene

Hamid Ali is living the American dream. He moved to the United States from Islamabad, Pakistan in 2003…

A Cirque du Soleil unicyclist in “Amaluna.”

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Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Amaluna’ boosts local economy

While Cirque du Soleil’s run of “Amaluna” at Marymoor Park in unincorporated King County outside of Redmond provides…

Sylvan McFarland

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Game on for Redmond’s DigiPen at EMP Museum

If anyone was in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle last Friday evening, they would have seen hundreds…

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RHS services offer aid to students in need

Just as there is no such thing as a free lunch, there is no such thing as a…

Redmond High students participate in the RESPECT assembly. Students stood or raised their hands if statements read aloud applied to them. Topics ranged from having siblings to worrying about their next meals.

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Redmond high assembly celebrates differences among students

On Wednesday morning, the sounds of Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” filled the Redmond High School (RHS) gym…

Esther Hansen is the founder of The Modern Debutante

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Hansen aims to empower teen girls with her Modern Debutante program

For many people, the term “debutante” brings to mind visions of fancy gowns and tuxedos, a fair amount…

A worker applies stucco to the side of the building that will be BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse in Redmond Town Center.

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New businesses coming to Redmond Town Center

It’s been about a year and a half since Borders in Redmond Town Center (RTC) has closed and…

The former heron rookery

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City officials hope to turn former heron rookery into park

Although downtown Redmond has been designated as an urban center, the City of Redmond is making an effort…

The Lieu Quan Lion Dance Troupe opened last year’s Chinese New Year event with a lion dance at the Old Fire House Teen Center.

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Lunar New Year event on tap at Old Fire House Teen Center

With Lunar New Year just around the corner, the Old Fire House Teen Center (OFH) at 16510 N.E.…

Evergreen Middle School band director Eric Peterson conducts band students during a concert.

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LWSD band program opens up to fourth graders

In the past, students in the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) would have to wait until fifth grade…

Jyoti Ghag is on an indefinite hunger strike to protest  government officials

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Sammamish resident goes on hunger strike to protest Indian government officials

Since Saturday, Jyoti Ghag has been on a hunger strike to protest against government officials, police departments, lawyers…

Ben Broughton

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Redmond Middle takes on popular author in upcoming production of ‘Seussical Jr.’

With his zany characters, nonsensical rhymes and colorful illustrations, Dr. Seuss has been a longtime favorite among young…

United States Sen. Patty Murray

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That’s the ticket: Sen. Murray gets Redmond couple into Obama’s inaugural ball

When Sharon Ilstrup traveled to Washington, D.C. with her family last weekend, the big plan was to attend…

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Parks, roads improvements on the city’s 2013 docket

In the upcoming year, the City of Redmond will continue its work toward developing the downtown into a…