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Downtown Redmond link station design. Courtesy of Sound Transit.

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Designs for Redmond link stations revealed

Sound Transit has published an update on the Redmond extension project, where residents can offer feedback on the…

Chris Reykdal, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in a screenshot from his virtual press conference June 11. Courtesy of TVW

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WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state superintendent

Chris Reykdal says in-person instruction is possible if schools comply with safety rules.

U.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act

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U.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act

Calls for continued work to stop racial injustice

Snoqualmie Casino is located at 37500 SE North Bend Way, Snoqualmie. Courtesy photo

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Snoqualmie Casino reopens June 11 with social distancing, other safety measures

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Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

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Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

Pandemic EBT available early July for children whose schools closed due to COVID-19

Festivalgoers from the 2019 Derby Days. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

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Redmond Derby Days goes virtual

Derby Days was originally scheduled for July 10- 11. Now, it’s “Derby Days: 2020 Virtual Edition.”

Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters

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Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters

Opponents are confident they have enough signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot.

Archival photo from Redmond Northwest FamilyFest event. Photo courtesy FamilyFest.

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City outlines parks amenities, recreation services reopening plan

The plan was detailed in a June 8 press release from the city of Redmond.

Southeast view of Keller Farm. Photo courtesy city of Redmond

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Stream, wetland restoration beginning at Keller Farm

Work starts this summer.

One person in custody for possible explosive device

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One person in custody for possible explosive device

Update: the device was determined to be harmless

King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

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King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

Changes needed because of COVID-19 impact on commercial properties

Exterior of Redmond City Hall. File photo.

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Redmond’s first city budget hearing is set for June 16

Two more public hearings are scheduled for Oct. 20 and Nov. 2.

Angela Birney is mayor of Redmond. Courtesy photo

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Mayor Birney issues Redmond curfew

The curfew will be in effect from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m.

Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant on March 23. File photo

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New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King County

All workers will need to wear masks as restaurants, retail shops and other businesses reopen.

New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport

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New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport

Strategy to ensure the health, well-being of passengers, visitors and workers

King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht. FILE PHOTO

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King County sheriff releases message about Minneapolis Police officer

Mitzi Johanknecht calls video of officer kneeling on neck of George Floyd ‘heartbreaking and disturbing’

State Parks offers three free days in June

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State Parks offers three free days in June

No pass needed June 6, 7 and 13

Auburn Mountain View Cemetery Manager Craig Hudson, center, confers with maintenance workers David Partridge, left, and Zach Hopper in March 2020. Sound Publishing file photo

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State allows weddings, funerals, religious services to restart with restrictions

Gov. Inslee issues new rules during May 27 news conference.

Macklemore will perform as part of a virtual concert June 10 to raise money for All In Wa, a group formed to support people in need because of the COVID-19 outbreak. COURTESY PHOTO

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Group launches All In Wa fund to raise $65M for COVID-19 crisis relief

Fundraising includes a virtual concert June 10 featuring Pearl Jam, Macklemore and others

Local musicians hold virtual benefit concert for mental health

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Local musicians hold virtual benefit concert for mental health

The stream-a-thon supports NAMI Eastside and nonprofit Hold Your Crown