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Rosa Parks Elementary fifth graders, Miriam Terdina and Ellie Hagen donated 20 hours to provide a buddy bench for students. Photo by Madison Miller/Staff Photo

Life

Girl Scouts plant Buddy Bench at Rosa Parks Elementary

The bench is designed to create opportunities for kids to make new friends.

Photos of Toketi Lakeshore Condominiums and the fire’s aftermath courtesy of the Redmond Fire Department

News

Condo fire in Redmond displaces at least 20 residents

A massive fire at Toketi Lakeshore Condominiums shot flames above a three-story building Monday night.

A scene from the 2017 Women’s March Seattle. Photo by Richard Ha/Flickr

News

County sexual harassment policies could be overhauled

One King County councilmember says male-dominated departments have “workplace culture issues.”

Western Washington could see more wildfires this year

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Western Washington could see more wildfires this year

Lots of grass and warmer weather could make for worsening fire seasons.

Teen suicide prevention event in Bellevue educates parents

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Teen suicide prevention event in Bellevue educates parents

YES hosts suicide prevention event to equip parents with tools to support teens.

Seven Puget Sound residents are suing Sound Transit for $240 million. Photo by Atomic Taco/Wikipedia Commons

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Sound Transit faces $240 million class-action lawsuit

An Auburn lawmaker has organized a suit that claims the new car tab taxes are unconstitutional.

Opinion

Signature of registered voter is a coveted commodity

The competitive nature of the initiative and referendum season now peaking in Washington.

News

Authorities target violent drug traffickers in series of Puget Sound busts

More than 80 “drug dealing conspirators” have been arrested over the past four months.

Redmond-area athletes make all-league teams

Sports

Redmond-area athletes make all-league teams

Here’s the list of athletes from Redmond who were recognized.

Reporter File Photo

Life

Metro seeks public input on North Eastside Mobility Project

Locals can have a say on future transportation options in Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland and Redmond.

Without shelter

Northwest

Without shelter

As homeless deaths climb, these women insist that those who are lost are remembered.

New regional homeless count shows 4 percent increase

News

New regional homeless count shows 4 percent increase

The spike in the unsheltered population in the 2018 count is driven primarily by an increase of people…

Redmond park to host ‘Yoga with Animals’

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Redmond park to host ‘Yoga with Animals’

Classes will be held on Saturday mornings, this weekend and next.

Developed by Seattle & King County Public Health, the FLASH sex education high school curriculum is used by every district in the county. Photo courtesy King County

News

King County wins sex ed funding case

Officials are “ecstatic” that the court blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to withhold research funds.

Two wineries move in with Teatro ZinZanni

Business

Two wineries move in with Teatro ZinZanni

Two local wineries will be sharing the old Redhook brewery in Woodinville with Teatro ZinZanni.

Volunteers build access ramps for locals

Life

Volunteers build access ramps for locals

Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties hosted the 25th Rampathon last Saturday.

Eastside groups discuss homelessness and affordable housing at community events

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Eastside groups discuss homelessness and affordable housing at community events

Five area service providers recently hosted a joint event to educate community members about the impacts of homelessness.

Shaun Scott, staff photo                                The Overlake Owls boys soccer team hoists the state championship trophy following their convincing 3-0 victory against the Wahluke Warriors in the Class 1A state soccer championship game on May 26 at Sunset Chev Stadium in Sumner.

Sports

Owls reach the mountaintop on the soccer pitch

Overlake wins back-to-back Class 1A state soccer titles.

Big Block Brewery expanding to old HiFi Brewing location in Redmond

Business

Big Block Brewery expanding to old HiFi Brewing location in Redmond

The Sammamish-based brewery is in the process of opening a second taproom and brewery in Redmond.

Faith, doubt, and Pedro the Lion

Northwest

Faith, doubt, and Pedro the Lion

How David Bazan’s religious roots set the stage for his band’s very relevant return.