Site Logo
Come for the conversation, stay for the friendships | Windows and Mirrors

Opinion

Come for the conversation, stay for the friendships | Windows and Mirrors

Talk Time classes allow English language learners to practice their speaking and conversation skills.

Election quirks: Drop boxes, tossed ballots, fickle voters

Opinion

Election quirks: Drop boxes, tossed ballots, fickle voters

Before turning the page on the November election, here are a few questions to ponder.

From left: Sanj Saini, Varnika Bhargava, Sawar Saini, Anika Joshi and Leisha Chabungbam (not pictured) and Kaitali Singh (not pictured) linked up with Molly Moons Homemade Ice Cream in Redmond to create a braille menu. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

Life

LWSD middle schoolers create a braille menu for Molly Moon’s in Redmond

The Jelly Jolts #39887 hope to expand and influence other restaurants in the area.

Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end

News

Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end

Union reps say negotiations have stalled since they began in April.

Rifts, not gifts: Habib, Republican senators at odds this holiday season

Opinion

Rifts, not gifts: Habib, Republican senators at odds this holiday season

OLYMPIA — Stuck on what gifts to give Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib and Republican state senators this holiday…

Go green, don’t be a Grinch — holiday waste reduction

Opinion

Go green, don’t be a Grinch — holiday waste reduction

Some tips on how to reduce waste this holiday season.

The Northwest’s largest free color festival was held March 23 at Marymoor Park in Redmond. Photo courtesy of Creative Flashes Photography.

News

Redmond Reporter’s top 10 most-viewed web stories of 2019

Here are the top 10 online stories of 2019 for the Redmond Reporter.

Photo courtesy of the city of Redmond                                 From left: Angela Birney, David Carson, Varisha Khan, Jessica Forsyth and Vanessa Kritzer were officially sworn in at Redmond’s City Council meeting on Dec. 17.

News

Redmond elected officials swear-in on Dec. 17.

Angela Birney, David Carson, Varisha Khan, Jessica Forsyth and Vanessa Kritzer were officially sworn in at Redmond’s City…

Varisha Khan begins her term in January 2020 and will serve until December 2023. Photo courtesy of electvarishakhan.com

News

‘I am ready and the city is ready’: Khan becomes first Muslim woman on Redmond council

Varisha Khan moved to Redmond when she was 7 and canvassed in her old neighborhood during her campaign.

Steve Poulter retires from UPS after 127,499 accident-free miles. Photo courtesy of Steve Poulter

Life

Redmond UPS driver retires after 30 years with no accidents

Steve Poulter retires after 127,499 accident-free miles.

The owners of several Thai restaurants, including the Bai Tong in Redmond, pled guilty to using software to under report their cash sale revenue. Ashley Hiruko/staff photo

News

Owners of Redmond’s Bai Tong restaurant to serve prison time over tax scheme

The married co-owners pled guilty to a multi-year scheme to hide business cash sales.

Redmond recognizes outgoing councilmembers and mayor

News

Redmond recognizes outgoing councilmembers and mayor

Councilmembers Hank Myers and Hank Margeson and Mayor John Marchione all served in their current positions for 12…

Community leaders at the groundbreaking ceremony of Capella at Esterra Park on Dec. 11. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

News

Redmond breaks ground for Capella at Esterra Park

Capella at Esterra Park will relieve severe shortage of affordable housing on the Eastside.

Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production

News

Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production

Suspension expected to begin in January

Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo                                 Panko enjoying Redmond’s annual Winter Festival on Dec. 7.

Life

A weekend of Redmond Lights

Redmond celebrated its annual winter festival.

Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote

News

Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote

Seattle’s homelessness committee aligned the city’s plan with King County’s.

Changing systems doesn’t happen overnight | Windows and Mirrors

Opinion

Changing systems doesn’t happen overnight | Windows and Mirrors

It’s been a year since the Menchie’s incident and here is what the city of Kirkland has been…

Outcomes report shows positives of Redmond Community Court

News

Outcomes report shows positives of Redmond Community Court

And potential plans to create similar courts in Bellevue, Auburn and Shoreline.

In this September 2019 photo, George Kirkish, owner and founder of Palouse Winery on Vashon-Maury Island, pours a glass of wine for Lori Coots during tasting room hours. (Kevin Opsahl/Sound Publishing)

News

King County Council approves controversial winery, brewery ordinance

After five years, the county has updated regulations surrounding alcohol production and tasting.

The Redmond pool improvements project included a pool lining. Photo courtesy of the city of Redmond

News

Phase one of Redmond pool project is underway

Phase one to be completed by February 2020.