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Metro revises timeline for RapidRide bus expansion
After originally aiming to build 20 additional fast-service bus lines on high demand routes by 2040, King County…
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Hopelink clients, benefactors and advocates share stories at 23rd annual Reaching Out luncheon
The organization has helped families out of poverty and into more stable situations since 1971.
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Recycling audit shows higher use but increased cost
Cities with embedded recycling service increase rates to cover costs of “free” service
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Kindering raises more than $330,000 at annual luncheon
Kindering CEO retires after 40 years at the helm.
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Rape allegation against Sen. Joe Fain divides King County Council
In a recent interview, Councilmember Kathy Lambert blamed Fain’s accuser for the alleged rape. Then Lambert’s colleagues distanced…
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‘Technologist and philanthropist’ Paul Allen dies at 65
The Microsoft co-founder and Seahawks owner died from cancer on Monday.
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Redmond aims to make parks, trails more accessible
The city is developing an ADA transition plan, which may extend to all facilities.
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Redmond mayor proclaims October as Domestic Violence Action Month
Andrew Farrell, a LifeWire board director, helps the city council proclaim Domestic Violence Action Month on Oct. 2.
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State Supreme Court strikes down death penalty
All nine justices found the use of capital punishment in Washington state unconstitutional and racially biased.
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Redmond schools participate in the 22nd Annual Walk to School Day
On Oct. 10, thousands of schools across the country, including 10 Redmond schools, participated in the 22nd Annual…
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Mayor presents $797 million preliminary biennial budget
Redmond Mayor John Marchione presented the 2019-20 preliminary biennial budget on Oct. 2.
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B.C. pipeline rupture halts trash service to many Eastside cities
Waste Management fleet without fuel; PSE has urged customers to reduce consumption.
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Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates
Inadequate medical care plagues immigrants at facility, but ICE claims otherwise
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Redmond’s downtown light rail station will be elevated
The Sound Transit Board voted in September to raise the future light rail track and station.
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‘Thriller’ dance workshops in session
Teresa Osborne’s Thriller workshops begin in preparation for Thrill of the World
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Serial arsonist strikes seven Redmond vehicles
Police are investigating the arsons but have not yet arrested a suspect.
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Local teens organize eighth annual TEDxYouth event
Nine speakers participated in TEDxYouth emphasizing on the theme, “Escaping the Echo Chamber” on Sept. 29.
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Redmond police search for vehicle arsonist
The suspect is responsible for vehicle fires in the Education Hill and Downtown neighborhoods.
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Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget
With King County’s finances already stretched thin, Constantine’s budget largely maintains current services while making investments in transit,…