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Foundation invests more than $350,000 in schools

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

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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

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$37,500 in scholarships awarded to local students

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

‘A Passport to Washington Libraries’

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‘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

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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

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Janelle Monáe kicks off Dirty Computer Tour at Marymoor Park

The show also featured opener St. Beauty.

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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

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Girl Scouts plant Buddy Bench at Rosa Parks Elementary

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

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Alliance of Eastside Agencies announces 2018 awards

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

Unknown suspect smashes garage window and steals electronics | Police blotter

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Unknown suspect smashes garage window and steals electronics | Police blotter

Redmond police blotter for May 21-27.

Redmond to host first public hearing for 2019/20 Budget

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Redmond to host first public hearing for 2019/20 Budget

The hearing is scheduled for June 19 with multiple more hearings set before adoption on Dec. 4.

Drinking Liberally-Redmond: A conversation with Rep. Vandana Slatter

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Drinking Liberally-Redmond: A conversation with Rep. Vandana Slatter

Drink Liberally aims to “[build] a community of progressive action through social interaction.”

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LWSD students receive National Merit Scholarships

More than 3,500 students were recognized nationwide.

Photos of the VOLTA performance courtesy of Cirque du Soleil

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Cirque du Soleil extends by two weeks in Redmond this Fall

Cirque du Soleil VOLTA has performances set for Sept. 7 through Nov. 4 with tickets on sale June…

Go Redmond encourages residents to ride transit in June

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Go Redmond encourages residents to ride transit in June

Go Redmond will provide free ORCA bus passes to celebrate Ride Transit Month.

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Redmond High School graduate receives Nokomis Scholarship

Fernanda Saldivar will be honored for the scholarship at the Nokomis luncheon on June 22.

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Metro seeks public input on North Eastside Mobility Project

Locals can have a say on future transportation options in Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland and Redmond.

Promotional poster courtesy of YES

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‘13 Reasons Why to Have a Conversation With Your Child’

YES hosts a free, educational event on teen suicide prevention.

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Bear Creek Forensics team storms through postseason

The team will once again send members to the national speech and debate tournament this month.

Photo courtesy of The Goddard School

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Goddard School preschool students sharpen skills with LEGO

The students at the Redmond school used robotic LEGO to practice multiple skills.