Sen. Rodney Tom and Rep. Ross Hunter invite Eastside residents to a town hall meeting Thursday, Jan. 8 for a discussion of the upcoming 2009 legislative session, which begins January 12.
The Redmond Police Department Explorer Post 2913 has been awarded the 2008 Washington State Explorer Post of the Year by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC).
A chimney fire erupted and destroyed a 6,000-square-foot home in the 25200 block of Northeast 108th Street New Year’s night, according to Redmond Fire Department Lt. Ken Burnside.
Megan Michelle Kinsella died Wednesday, Dec. 31 on a snowy mountainside after a very typical day in her life – a day that included exploration, adventure, and communicating with nature.
Oddfellow’s Grill, 7979 Leary Way NE is hosting several nights of performances by local teen bands. There is no cover charge and all ages are welcome up to 11 p.m. The restaurant features a full bar for those 21 and over and a full menu for patrons of all ages.
Suspicious circumstances: An elderly man suffering from dementia was found nude from the waist down after sleeping in a friends room at an assisted living facility in the 7900 block of Willows Road.
I have heard from many of you over the past two weeks, voicing your anger about the road conditions during the prolonged snowstorm. I share your frustration and apologize for the difficulty in navigating around the city.
As road conditions in many areas begin to improve, Waste Management will resume normal collection services for most residential and commercial customers, including those in Redmond.
Property and business owners who had losses due to the recent winter weather may be eligible for assistance getting their property back in order. Eligibility is determined through a damage assessment process which takes into account total reported losses within King County over the next two weeks.
Eastside Community Aid Thrift Shop approved 14 grants, gave money to two philanthropic organizations and awarded three Lake Washington Technical College scholarships for 2008.
Chuck Clarke was named the new Chief Executive Officer of Cascade Water Alliance by its Board of Directors last week.
Theft: Somebody stole a safe from a business in the 7300 block of 164th Avenue Northeast. There are no suspects at this time.
A Christmas Eve winter storm watch was issued Dec. 23 with 2-3 inches of snow in the forecast throughout the week, changing at times to a rain-snow mix. By the end of the week, say forecasters, rain is predicted as daytime high temperatures might reach into the 40s and above freezing at night. But until then, public safety officials say the combination of freezing rain and snow on the ground are creating hazardous driving conditions and advise motorists to take precautions.
The wintery weather continues after more than foot of snow fell in Redmond over the past week, prompting the closure of several local roads, all area schools and canceling several community events.
The Lake Washington School District canceled classes last week, effectively beginning the winter break two days early. Classes in the district resume Jan. 5.
Studying at Seattle University, Katey Enslein would love to become a teacher someday. But the unending confusion over state education funding has given the sophomore second thoughts about pursuing the career in her home state, second thoughts that she brought directly to state representatives at a unique meeting with constituents Dec. 17 at Kirkland City Hall.
This week, the City of Redmond Transportation Services will launch a citywide freight and mobility survey to solicit opinions from area business owners regarding how to efficiently move goods and services through Redmond.
Twenty-nine teachers in the Lake Washington School District achieved National Board Certification, as announced by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Due to severe weather the Puget Sound Blood Center is experiencing a critical shortage in blood.
Due to the severe winter weather and closures of all buildings in the Lake Washington School District, Redmond High School senior Kyle Anderson’s benefit concert for Seattle Children’s Hospital, “Cabaret ’08” has been cancelled. The show was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Redmond High School Performing Arts Center.
The surprising story of Bess Antisdale’s beloved doll, Annie, began in a small steel mill town in Ohio but had a happy ending right here in Redmond.
The four-way stop signs at the top of Education Hill are history.
