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LWSD board of directors unanimously vote to hire Dr. Traci Pierce as new superintendent

The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) board of directors voted unanimously Monday night to hire Dr. Traci Pierce…

The four kindergarten classes at Albert Einstein Elementary School collected more than 600 canned food items to be donated to the Hopelink food bank in Redmond. Each class had the goal of collecting 100 items by the 100th day of school

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Einstein Elementary kindergartners collect more than 600 canned foods for Hopelink in Redmond

The Hopelink food bank in Redmond will receive a sizable donation this week thanks to the kindergartners at…

Sammamish fiber artist Suzanne Tidwell's art installation

Life

Suzanne Tidwell’s Artificial Light installation to brighten up Redmond’s Anderson Park

The weather forecast may call for gray skies and overcast for the foreseeable future, but brighter days are…

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Modest survey results prompt Redmond city staff to hold off on bond measure

Redmond residents are about 50-50 in support of raising taxes to help pay for parks and transportation projects,…

Realize Redmond Executive Director Jeni Craswell

Business

Public and private sectors aim to unite under One Redmond: Panelist discuss plans at chamber meeting

The City of Redmond is teaming up with the Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce and nonprofits Realize Redmond…

Carolyn Hope

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State of the Eastside: Business, community and government leaders give region a passing grade

Class was back in session at Redmond’s Old Schoolhouse Community Center Thursday afternoon as more than 200 business,…

From left

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Perrigo family paved the way for Redmond’s Centennial Celebration | PICTURES

City officials and residents — along with the descendants from the Perrigo family — will be celebrating Redmond’s…

O.J. Johnson is the owner of The Lash & Wax Boutique in downtown Redmond. The salon specializes in eyelash extensions but offers a variety of spa services as well.

Business

Lash & Wax Boutique in Redmond offers eye lash extensions, facials and more

Women in Redmond now have a new salon to visit for their pampering needs and a special service…

On Tuesday

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New Redmond ordinance will ban housing ‘discrimination’: Section 8 participants, social service groups applaud Council approval

Finding affordable housing in the City of Redmond will become a bit easier, starting next week.

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LWSD school board could hire preferred superintendent candidate Dr. Traci Pierce as early as Feb. 27

The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) school board could vote to hire its preferred new superintendent candidate as…

Sarah Smale

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Redmond girl who attends Bellevue school receives grand prize in national ‘Be-A-Famous-Writer’ contest

Sarah Smale was introduced to the literary world at a very young age when her father would tell…

A special feast is a big tradition practiced by many during Chinese New Year. This year is the Year of the Dragon.

Opinion

Ringing in Chinese New Year marks a fresh start | Samantha Pak

Some people fear 2012 could mean the end of the world, but others see this year in a…

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LWSD undecided when to make up snow days; meetings rescheduled

The end of the semester for Lake Washington School District (LWSD) junior high and high schools has been…

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School board extends timeline on superintendent search: Community meetings with preferred candidate rescheduled due to weather

The new schedule for LWSD's meet-and-greet events with superintendent candidate, Dr. Traci Pierce is as follows:

Whether the weather is good or bad

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Hopelink receives federal grants for transportation programs to help people get around King County

Just like the United States Postal Service, Sheila Sloan-Evans is on the job rain or shine, sleet or…

A trick rider performs acrobatics on his horse as part of the Cavalia equestrian performing arts show. The show opens Thursday and will run through Feb. 12.

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Cavalia equestrian performing arts show features a variety of dazzling entertainment

From trick riders performing acrobatics atop speeding horses, to performers swinging through the air on flying trapezes, “Cavalia:…

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Local Muslims to attend lobby day in Olympia on MLK Jr. Day

More than 400 Muslims from around the state, including Redmond, are expected to attend a lobby day on…

Karol Flynn (on Skip the horse) was one of two riders to make the first rides at the new Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center at Dunmire Stables in Redmond on Tuesday.

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Little Bit nearing completion of new Redmond facility: Therapy organization celebrates inaugural ride at Dunmire Stables

With a daughter who has had nine years of hippotherapy, former Seattle Mariner John Olerud and his wife…

Deputy superintendent of instructional services for Lake Washington School District Dr. Traci Pierce (left) speaks with Kirkland resident Nicole MacKenzie at Tuesday's meet-and-greet event at Redmond City Hall. The meeting was held to give community members an opportunity to meet Pierce

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LWSD superintendent candidate wants to continue district’s commitment to getting students future ready

Members of the Redmond community gathered Tuesday night to meet Dr. Traci Pierce, the Lake Washington School District…

On Tuesday

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Redmond City Council sticks to tree-removal decision on Group Health site in Overlake: Concerned citizens want leaders to reconsider

Members of the Redmond community continue to voice their concerns about City Council's decision to allow developers to…