Site Logo
File photo courtesy of Sound Transit

Life

ORCA cards now free for seniors, disabled and low-income commuters

Changes increase access to transit services in the Puget Sound region

Life

2018 property valuation notices are in the mail to Redmond.

Values Continue to Rise Across King County as property notices arrive to Redmond residents.

King County Metro implements a new $2.75 fare on July 1

Life

King County Metro implements a new $2.75 fare on July 1

Riders will no longer pay additional surcharges for zones or travel during peak commute hours.

Opioid prevention campaign kicks off in Washington

Life

Opioid prevention campaign kicks off in Washington

Initiative shines light on the risks of prescription opioid addiction and overdose.

Redmond City Hall

Life

Redmond Arts Studio programs begin at local park pavilion

The city of Redmond is offering refreshed art classes at the renovated Grass Lawn Park pavilion.

Primus and pals rev up crowd at Marymoor concert

Life

Primus and pals rev up crowd at Marymoor concert

Mastodon and JJUUJJUU complete the triple-threat tour

Photo courtesy of The Goddard School

Life

Local preschool students raise money at art auction

The preschoolers created masterpieces that raised $25,000 for a local nonprofit, Art with Heart.

Photo courtesy of Forterra

Life

Green Redmond to host work party at Idylwood Park

The event is scheduled for Aug. 4 from 9 am. to 12 p.m.

Life

State law enforcement agencies team up to combat crimes against children

Redmond police seized a large collection of child porn material as part of task force operation.

Local author connects women, mothers through humor

Life

Local author connects women, mothers through humor

Heather LeRoss chronicles motherhood, womanhood and “wife-hood” in new book

Bob Ferguson launches website for human trafficking victims

Life

Bob Ferguson launches website for human trafficking victims

The website will provide a hub for services and resources for labor and sex trafficking victims.

Life

Foundation invests more than $350,000 in schools

Lake Washington Schools Foundation support ranges from classroom grants to district-wide programs.

Life

The King County Library System invites locals to cool down

King County Libraries are air conditioned and an option for locals to stay cool during summer heat.

From left to right, back row: Nicolas Woolwine, Isaac John Perrin, Lucas Wall, Bradley Ross Cagle, Daniel Liu, Tyler Paul Zangaglia; front row: Scott Cavanagh, Michelle Um, Divya Parimi, Anna Wang, Jessica Wells, Jamie Ellen Hudson, Khushi Manish Chaudhari, Shawdi Mehrvarzan. Photo by Brandi Comstock. Photo courtesy of the Lake Washington Schools Foundation

Life

$37,500 in scholarships awarded to local students

Outstanding character and achievement earn post-secondary funding for local students.

‘A Passport to Washington Libraries’

Life

‘A Passport to Washington Libraries’

A new state program offers bookstore gift cards for library visits.

Evergreen Middle School teams rank high at national Olympiad

Life

Evergreen Middle School teams rank high at national Olympiad

EMS as a school finished 20th out of 60 in the middle school division.

Janelle Monáe kicks off Dirty Computer Tour at Marymoor Park

Life

Janelle Monáe kicks off Dirty Computer Tour at Marymoor Park

The show also featured opener St. Beauty.

Life

Innovation Triangle represents region at investment summit

Innovation Triangle works to create business opportunities in Bellevue, Kirkland and Redmond.

Rosa Parks Elementary fifth graders, Miriam Terdina and Ellie Hagen donated 20 hours to provide a buddy bench for students. Photo by Madison Miller/Staff Photo

Life

Girl Scouts plant Buddy Bench at Rosa Parks Elementary

The bench is designed to create opportunities for kids to make new friends.

Life

Alliance of Eastside Agencies announces 2018 awards

Numerous Eastside Alliance members received awards for Outstanding Contribution in Human Services.