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Marijuana plants seen from above. Sound Publishing file photo

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Will Washingtonians be able to grow their own weed?

When Initiative 502, which legalized a recreational market for marijuana, was approved by voters in 2012, it did…

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Bloodworks Northwest in need of blood donations to help Las Vegas shooting patients

In partnership with the United Blood Services (UBS) in Las Vegas, Bloodworks Northwest is offering emergency blood components…

Neighborhood Conversation set for Oct. 5

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Neighborhood Conversation set for Oct. 5

Redmond City Council will host the third and final Neighborhood Conversation of 2017 from 6:15-8 p.m. Oct. 5…

Redmond tourism grants are available

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Redmond tourism grants are available

The City of Redmond will accept applications for the 2018 Tourism Promotion Grant Program through 5 p.m. Oct.…

Bottled up: Suspect arrested for swiping alcohol from store | Police Blotter for Sept. 20-26

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Bottled up: Suspect arrested for swiping alcohol from store | Police Blotter for Sept. 20-26

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Bill Serres stands in front of one of his pumpkin patches on Monday morning. Aaron Kunkler/Redmond Reporter

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Pumping out pumpkins by the patch in Redmond

Rows of sunflowers towered over a field full of bright pumpkins beneath a cloudy autumn sky at Serres…

The sun in Puget Sound during intense wildfires this summer. File photo

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County doubles down on commitment to Paris Climate Agreement

The King County Council reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement through approving…

From left to right at the Redmond Central Connector Phase II opening: Redmond City Council members Angela Birney, Hank Margeson, Tanika Padhye, John Stilin, Mayor John Marchione, and city council members Byron Shutz and Hank Myers. Not pictured: City council member David Carson. At right, an artist’s rendering of a portion of the connector. Courtesy photo and graphic

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Second phase of Redmond Central Connector opens on Willows Road

The second phase of the Redmond Central Connector was opened last Saturday with a celebration and ceremony.

Stefane Boss. Contributed photo

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Redmond runner heads to Chile for 155-mile desert race

The Atacama Desert is the driest place on the planet outside of the arctic poles. It’s sparsely populated…

A1 Cash Now in Kirkland. Courtesy of the Redmond Police Department

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Redmond Police Department Pro-Act Unit conducts search warrant at Kirkland pawn shop

Following a two-year investigation of illegal business practices at a Kirkland pawn shop, the Redmond Police Department (RPD)…

A stock lunch photo. Sound Publishing file photo

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School lunch data raises questions of equity on the Eastside

The free and reduced lunches program offered by school districts is often used as a way to approximate…

Let there be Redmond Rain Fest

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Let there be Redmond Rain Fest

The inaugural Redmond Rain Fest took place last Saturday — the first full day of fall — at…

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Anderson performing in ‘Something Rotten’ at 5th Avenue Theatre

Redmond High School Class of 2009 graduate Kyle Anderson is currently performing in the national tour of “Something…

Bear Creek senior Philip Ferreira recently celebrated his Eagle Scout Court of Honor at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Medina. He is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 575, which meets at Timberlake Christian Church in Redmond. For his Eagle Service Project, he organized and led troop members in building a fire pit and four Adirondack chairs for Acres of Diamonds, a transitional home for women and children in Duvall. Courtesy photos

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Ferreira celebrates Eagle Scout Court of Honor

Bear Creek senior Philip Ferreira recently celebrated his Eagle Scout Court of Honor at St. Thomas Episcopal Church…

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Emerald Heights celebrates 25th anniversary

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City of Redmond roundup: Walk to School Day, Fire Prevention Week and Mayor’s Day of Concern for the Hungry food drive

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City of Redmond roundup: Walk to School Day, Fire Prevention Week and Mayor’s Day of Concern for the Hungry food drive

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Lake Washington students’ ACT scores remain above state and national averages

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Lake Washington students’ ACT scores remain above state and national averages

Lake Washington School District (LWSD) students are more likely to meet college readiness standards than other students in…

LWSD students named National Merit semifinalists

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LWSD students named National Merit semifinalists

Thirty-Eight Lake Washington School District (LWSD) high school seniors have been named semifinalists in the 63rd annual National…

Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman speaks with Sound Publishing staff during an interview on Friday at the Bellevue Reporter office. Carrie Rodriguez/staff photo

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Russian hackers targeted Washington election systems, Homeland Security confirms

Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman said when her office discovered suspicious IP addresses last year, they had…

A Proterra all-electric coach bus that Metro Transit operates. Photo courtesy of King County

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New rapid transit bus lines could hit Redmond by 2024

Two additional RapidRide bus lines could be in the cards for Redmond if a plan to expand routes…