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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

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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)

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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

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Phase one of Redmond pool project is underway

Phase one to be completed by February 2020.

Suspect wanted after multiple robberies

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Suspect wanted after multiple robberies

Public’s help sought in identifying a man caught on security footage.

Varisha Khan secured Redmond City Council Pos. 1. Photo courtesy of Varisha Khan

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Varisha Khan secures Redmond council Pos. 1 in recount

Recounts took place in Redmond, Mercer Island and Bothell.

Photo courtesy of the city of Redmond                                 Large scale stucco removal towards the back of the building reveals extensive damage.

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Redmond Senior Center estimated to re-open in two and a half to three years

Options were presented to council.

Bellevue’s new homelessness coordinator modeled off Redmond position

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Bellevue’s new homelessness coordinator modeled off Redmond position

Stephanie Martinez will work to connect people with the resources availabile to them.

Fire along Twisp River Road in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest in 2018. Courtesy photo

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Wildfire response: State unveils funding legislation proposal

Last year, Department of Natural Resources responded to record number of wildfires.

Redmond florist is deeply rooted in the community

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Redmond florist is deeply rooted in the community

For 41 years, Bear Creek Florist has operated as a family-owned business.

Redmond Lights will take place Dec. 7 and 8. Photo courtesy of city of Redmond Facebook

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Redmond Lights will have new additions this year

The parks and recreation department shared a preview of the festival with city council.

NAMI volunteer Jesse Levine, director Michele Meaker, and volunteer Cole Swanson after their End the Silence presentation. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

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NAMI Eastside: Ending the stigma of mental health

NAMI Eastside offers advocacy, education, and support to those affected by mental illness.

Demonstrators from La Resistencia protest Amazon’s involvement with ICE. Photo courtesy of La Resistencia

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How will the U.S. respond to climate refugees?

Business as usual has been harder borders, are there other ways to address climate migration?

The preferred Smith Woods, Monticello Creek preferred design alternative. Photo courtesy of the city of Redmond

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Redmond council agrees with preferred design alternative of Smith Woods Pond

The preferred design alternative maintains the pond, meets environmental permitting requirements and fits within current funding.

Artist rendering of the future 152nd Avenue Northeast main street. Image courtesy of city of Redmond

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152nd Avenue Northeast in Redmond main street needs to be enhanced

The design contract supplement is scheduled for council action on Dec. 3.

A DUI driver crashed into a Redmond Home at 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 21. Photo courtesy of Redmond Police Department

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DUI driver crashes into Redmond home

The 26-year-old driver was taken into custody.

Photo courtesy of Help Hungry Kids! GoFundMe campaign                                 Barrett Rugge created a GoFundMe campaign after he realized that students at Clara Barton Elementary often didn’t have access to snacks throughout the day.

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Redmond student raises funds for hungry kids

Barrett Rugge started a GoFundMe to help Clara Barton students have snacks throughout the day.

Photo courtesy of Neelam Chahlia                                 The Redmond City Council recognized Neelam Chahlia’s participation in the Mrs. America contest as Mrs. Washington at its Nov. 19 meeting.

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Redmond council recognizes Chalia’s participation in the Mrs. America contest

The Mrs. Washington winner was recognized at the Nov. 19 city council meeting.

A “notice to vacate” sign was placed in the middle of a homeless encampment in Federal Way by FWPD officers before the encampment was cleaned in January 2019. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County, Seattle could create joint homelessness response agency

It would be a unified agency and the overarching authority on addressing homelessness in the county.

Judge returns guns taken by Redmond police

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Judge returns guns taken by Redmond police

Police were concerned over man’s ‘violent’ posts.