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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

Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19

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Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19

Poison exposures from the misuse of chemicals spiked 53 percent in the early days of the pandemic.

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.”

More details released around June 8 bomb threat

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More details released around June 8 bomb threat

The device was found to be harmless; the suspect already had an active warrant.

How a man from California caused a false Antifa scare in North Bend

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How a man from California caused a false Antifa scare in North Bend

A conspiracy theory website ran pictures of North Bend locals, accusing them of being agitators.

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.

King County Library System to slowly reopen after 3 month closure

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King County Library System to slowly reopen after 3 month closure

Now in Phase 1.5, KCLS will gradually allow book returns with strict guidelines.

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

The YMCA of Greater Seattle opened its King County branches to provide child care centers dedicated to serving the families of essential workers. Courtesy photo

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Child care shortage could follow COVID-19 pandemic

Around 25 percent of child care facilities have closed across the state.

A screenshot of the video circulating on twitter showing a Bellevue Police Officer restraining a woman and forcing her to the ground. The video is now identified as an incident from Dec. 23, 2018.

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Video of Bellevue officer’s forceful restraint of unarmed woman goes viral

Update: After the video spread, Bellevue police announced it was prohibiting neck restraints. The police chief has called…

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

King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks

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King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks

The county is also hoping the state lets them reopen several businesses by Friday.

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.

Protesters fall back from clouds of smoke and tear gas at a protest May 31 in downtown Bellevue. Photo by Haley Ausbun/Sound Publishing

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Bellevue businesses see damage, looting amid George Floyd protests

National Guard called to assist city.

The victim was shot around 8 p.m. at the corner of Cleveland Street and 164th Avenue Northeast. Photo courtesy Redmond Police Department

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Update: suspect from Sunday shooting now in custody

A 31-year-old man was shot in Redmond’s downtown; he is still being treated

From surveillance footage. Photo courtesy Redmond police                                From surveillance footage. Photo courtesy Redmond police

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Bicyclist struck by truck; driver takes off

The suspect drives a maroon GMC Sierra with a grey stripe on the hood.

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.

How is COVID-19 affecting Redmond?

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How is COVID-19 affecting Redmond?

Latest numbers on cases and deaths.