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Feeling like a part of the Redmond community | Reporter’s Notebook

This month marks my two-year anniversary with the Redmond Reporter and during my time here, one thing that…

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Take your time while navigating Redmond streets | Editor’s Notebook

When I think of the crosswalks and pedestrian safety issues featured in this issue’s cover story, I can’t…

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Helping your child deal with bullying | My Turn

Most of us have been bullied at some point, whether we endured teasing, name-calling, or even physical aggression.…

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Do your homework to find the best candidate | Editorial

The Republicans have nominated Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan as their candidates for president and vice president. The…

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A new beginning at the Redmond Reporter | Editor’s Notebook

As I strolled through the halls at Redmond Elementary on Wednesday, taking back-to-school photos of students and parents,…

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In Charlotte, Democrats present compelling case for Obama’s re-election | From the Roots

This past week, Democrats from all 50 states and several territories gathered in Charlotte, N.C., for the 46th…

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A few reflections on the 2012 Republican National Convention | Andrew Villeneuve

This week, the Republican Party held its 40th national convention in Tampa, Fla, where more than 2,000 delegates…

Blake and Bill Christianson are ready to take the world by storm.

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Diapers for deadlines: A heartfelt goodbye to the Redmond community | Bill Christianson

It’s sad to say, but I’m leaving as editor of the Redmond Reporter to take on a new…

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Keep parks for everyone | Editorial

The Legislature wants our state parks system to become 100 percent operationally self-sufficient. Our response is that the…

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The best — and worst — of Redmond | Letter to the Editor

Here are my top three attractions and repulsions of Redmond.

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Disingenuous cartoon | Letter to the Editor

I am writing in reference to the editorial cartoon in the Aug. 3 edition of the Redmond Reporter…

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Thank you to the city for National Night Out | Letter to the Editor

On behalf of the homeowners of Sammamish Forest Manors, we would like to applaud and thank the City…

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State voters boost female candidates in Top Two election | Andrew Villeneuve

A few days ago, counties across Washington began tabulating ballots and reporting results in the state's 2012 winnowing…

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Challenge yourself before school starts | Youthful Words

I am pleased to introduce a new column that will be featured on the Redmond Reporter on a…

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Meet the four candidates for state auditor | Andrew Villeneuve

Every four years, in addition to electing a governor to serve as our state’s chief executive, the people…

This year's Derby Days festival will be July 13-15 in downtown Redmond. The event's main attraction — the Kids Parade — will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday

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Don’t miss out on the Derby Days festivities | Editorial

Redmond’s annual summer extravaganza is ready to rock — and roll through town. This weekend, the Redmond Derby…

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U.S. Supreme Court decision a solid start to health-care solution | Editorial

The U.S. Supreme Court’s upholding of most of President Obama’s health care law doesn’t end the discussion of…

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A dream in the making | Guest column by Heather Harper

On June 26, 2012, my lifelong dream of competing at the U.S. Olympic Trials finally came true in…

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Play it safe on Fourth of July | Editorial

Fireworks and Fourth of July are tied together like peanut butter and jelly, another all-American favorite. However, with…

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Residents should celebrate the end of traffic-enforcement cameras in Redmond | Guest Opinion

Redmond doesn't want to be another Lynnwood — good choice. All the ticketing cameras have been turned off…