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King County Executive Dow Constantine tells President Trump that he is “failing the American people” at the protest of U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ trip to Bellevue on Friday. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

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Betsy DeVos’ Bellevue visit on education reform draws hundreds of protesters

Hundreds of protesters filled Bellevue Way as Betsy DeVos, President Donald Trump’s secretary of education, came to Bellevue…

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Christianson’s case-setting hearing continued to Oct. 31

Tami Annett Christianson, who pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder charges of her 16-month-old son a year ago,…

Manka Dhingra, left, and Jinyoung Lee Englund, center left, squar off at a debate on the Microsoft campus on Tuesday. At right are KIRO 7 moderators. Aaron Kunkler/Redmond Reporter

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45th district candidates go in depth on policy platforms

Democrat Manka Dhingra and Republican Jinyoung Lee Englund squared off at a debate held on the Microsoft campus…

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is planning to speak at the Washington Policy Center’s annual dinner at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue today. Photo courtesy of betsydevos.com

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Counter-rallies planned for Betsy DeVos’ visit to Bellevue

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is coming to Bellevue today.

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, left, and Washington state Senate candidate Manka Dhingra meet with students in Redmond on Monday. Aaron Kunkler/Redmond Reporter

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Dhingra, Murray meet with students in Redmond

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and 45th District Washington state Senate candidate Manka Dhingra met with students ranging in…

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Dhingra outlines ideas for gun control legislation

Manka Dhingra, candidate for the 45th Legislative District Senate seat, held a press conference on Friday outlining her…

Redmond City Council candidates at a community forum on Oct. 5. Aaron Kunkler/Redmond Reporter

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Redmond City Council candidates share ideas at community forum

Candidates for four local races on November’s ballot met in Redmond on Oct. 5 for a community forum.

Morgan Scarboro welds at Ace Iron Works in Redmond. Aaron Kunkler/ Redmond Reporter

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Athan welds a career on the farm at Ace Iron Works

When Jim Athan quit school at age 13, he went directly into working in the restaurant and bar…

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Wastemobile household hazardous waste collection comes to Redmond Oct. 6-8

The Wastemobile, a traveling household hazardous waste collection service in King County, continues its 2017 season with a…

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Senate candidate Dhingra vows to introduce gun safety legislation

Redmond resident Manka Dhingra, 45th Legislative District state Senate Democratic candidate, intends to introduce several pieces of gun…

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AT&T customers can text to donate to help Las Vegas community

AT&T has worked with the University Medical Center Foundation following Sunday’s shooting in Las Vegas to establish a…

A safe injection kit. Sound Publishing file photo

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Evidence seems to support safe injection sites

Advocates and opponents of a plan to set up safe drug consumption sites in King County have been…

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…

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…

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…

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Emerald Heights celebrates 25th anniversary

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Stephanie Howarth showcases some of her creations at her home. She runs the quilting Etsy Sew Steph Studios. Aaron Kunkler/ Redmond Reporter

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Howarth uses technology to craft quilts

Stephanie Howarth hadn’t sewn for more than a decade before she and her husband moved to Redmond in…