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Candidates give their take on taxes, housing, and gun safety

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Candidates give their take on taxes, housing, and gun safety

Running for senator in the 48th Legislative District is Democrat incumbent Patty Kuderer and the Democrat challenger Rodney…

Redmond’s own horse rescue receives international accreditation

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Redmond’s own horse rescue receives international accreditation

Save a Forgotten Equine was recently certified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.

Gail Genereau of Lake Forest Park scours the items recovered from the “Movie Bandits” burglaries in 2012 at the Redmond Police Department as the result of a Pro-Act investigation. She found some of her stolen jewelry. File Photo

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Redmond’s Pro-Act unit leads in Eastside police collaboration

The unit is made up of five anonymous plain-clothes officers who work throughout the region.

The Marymoor Village Design Guidance and Standards project team is holding its first community workshop on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 5 p.m., at the Redmond Community Center. Photo courtesy of the City of Redmond.

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Marymoor Village project team to hold first community workshop

A visualization workshop is set for Oct. 25.

Metro revises timeline for RapidRide bus expansion

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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…

Hopelink clients, benefactors and advocates share stories at 23rd annual Reaching Out luncheon

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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.

Across the state there are 20 cities with more than 15,000 residents that require recycling services. Of these, all but two are in King County, with the remaining two residing in Snohomish County. File photo

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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

Plant a tree, make a difference on Green Redmond Day

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Plant a tree, make a difference on Green Redmond Day

Help plant trees on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Keynote speaker Jenny Lay-Flurrie, Microsoft’s Chief Accessibility Officer, spoke of creating technologies, workplaces, and communities that celebrate and harness the power of people of all abilities, and how she has found strength through her own disability. Madison Miller/staff photo.

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Kindering raises more than $330,000 at annual luncheon

Kindering CEO retires after 40 years at the helm.

Rape allegation against Sen. Joe Fain divides King County Council

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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…

‘Technologist and philanthropist’ Paul Allen dies at 65

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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.

Mayor John Marchione urged all residents to “speak out against domestic violence and support LifeWire’s efforts to prevent and end domestic abuse,” on Oct. 2. Photo courtesy of LifeWire.

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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.

State Supreme Court strikes down death penalty

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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.

A Redmond police officer high fives Horace Mann Elementary students on International Walk to school Day on Oct. 10. Thousands of schools across the country, including 10 Redmond schools, participated in the 22nd Annual Walk to School Day. Redmond students helped reduce neighborhood traffic congestion and local air pollution by walking, biking, carpooling or riding the school bus. International Walk to School Day is facilitated as a part of Redmond’s SchoolPool program. The program works with schools to provide education on safety topics and events like Walk and Bike to School Days to encourage healthy behaviors for students and also rewards local students and schools for reducing the number of drive-alone trips to school. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.

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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…

Mayor John Marchione presented the 2019-20 preliminary biennial budget at Tuesday’s City Council meeting on Oct. 2.

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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.

Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates

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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

Redmond’s downtown light rail station will be elevated

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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.

The five-part series workshops will take place every Saturday leading to the event, from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at the Redmond Senior Center. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.

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‘Thriller’ dance workshops in session

Teresa Osborne’s Thriller workshops begin in preparation for Thrill of the World