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Redmond youngsters Swen Richter

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Fun in the sun — and sand at Idylwood Beach Park

Redmond youngsters Swen Richter, 9, (left) and Addie Lewis, 6, build a sand castle at the Idylwood Beach…

Chuck Collins

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With ongoing budget cuts, energy efficiency program at LWSD saves district millions

With budget cuts trickling down from the state year after year, the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) has…

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City promotions encourage alternative transportation options, give residents a chance to win prizes

R-TRIP, Redmond’s Trip Resource and Incentive Program, will engage Redmond residents and visitors with two new promotions at…

Starting on Saturday

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Redmond police to hand out red safety reflectors to pedestrians and bikers

The Redmond Police Department (RPD) wants to brighten your day — literally.

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Redmond woman pleads not guilty in the poisoning death of a Kirkland man

A Redmond woman who was extradited from Great Britian last month pled not guilty Tuesday morning to first-degree…

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Redmond Saturday Market to feature Hawaiian Day on Saturday

Get ready to air out that grass skirt and rustle up some leis for Hawaiian Day at the…

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LWSD announces new administrative changes including new principals at three Redmond schools

The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) will have a number of changes in school administrators for the 2011-12…

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King County names eight Redmond businesses in Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction list; Emerald Heights makes honor roll list for five years of waste reduction

Eight Redmond businesses have been included in King County's Solid Waste Division's (SWD) 2011 Best Workplaces for Recycling…

A map of Derby Days Summer Festival activities

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Growing Derby Days Summer Festival ready to rock and roll

For nearly two decades, Alan and Shay Nohr have seen the Redmond’s Derby Days Summer Festival grow and…

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Lake Washington School District audit finds no issues

The Washington State Auditor’s Office issued two reports on May 23, concerning Lake Washington School District (LWSD) and…

Redmond Ridge resident Sandeep Thomas has come a long way from his childhood in poverty-stricken India. The 19-year-old recently graduated from the Insight School of Washington and will attend the University of Washington-Bothell in the fall.

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Insight graduate’s future shines bright despite tragic past: Redmond Ridge resident strives to help poverty-stricken kids thrive

Sandeep Thomas has come a long way from his humble — and horrific — beginnings.

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King County facing substantial cuts to transit service; proposal to charge motorists additional vehicle license fee

King County is considering a proposal to charge motorists an additional temporary vehicle license fee to avoid substantial…

Kerwin Higashi

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Redmond’s Higashi earns Hero of Everyday Life Award for commitment to end hunger

The Sodexo Foundation recently named Redmond resident Kerwin Higashi one of eight “Heroes of Everyday Life” for his…

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Sale and possession of fireworks illegal in the City of Redmond

The Redmond Fire Department (RFD) reminds residents that the sale and personal possession and use of all fireworks…

Twelve-year-old Elizabeth Copeland canters through the Farrel-McWhirter Riding School arena.

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Saddle up: Expanded Farrel-McWhirter Riding School offers activities for horse enthusiasts of all ages

The Farrel-McWhirther Riding School is a place where two-year-olds can learn how to brush ponies, teens can perfect…

Jerome Jin

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Jin earns Rotary Club of Redmond’s Community Partner of the Year Award

Jerome Jin, program administrator for the City of Redmond's public works department, received Rotary Club of Redmond’s Community…

Doris & Judy. Doris Schaible and Judy Lang review oral history transcripts at the Redmond Historical Society office.

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Redmond Historical Society digitizes oral histories thanks to grant from 4Culture

Not too long ago, Redmond had just a few hundred residents (many of them Scandinavian), a City Hall…

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Redmond’s Hopelink collecting cash and school supplies for children in need

As part of its annual "Kids Need School Supplies" drive during the summer months, Hopelink is collecting school…

Vortex Cellars

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Redmond Derby Days to feature wine from city’s own Vortex Cellars

Redmond-based Vortex Cellars is celebrating its hometown pride this summer by offering its award-winning wine at the 71st…

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No firm date set for the start of tolling on SR-520 bridge

Problems with the private contractor setting up a highway tolling system will again delay tolls on State Route…