Donna S. Belin, who’s been an advocate for youthful crime victims and youthful offenders in east King County for 30 years, has announced that she’ll retire as director of the Young Adult Court Mentor Program and Project Smart Turn on Dec. 31.
The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) concluded its investigation of matters related to the dismissal of Redmond High School cheerleading coach Ronda Thomas and found that it was properly conducted and justified, according to LWSD Superintendent Dr. Chip Kimball.
Redmond’s Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Rd. NE, is hosting the free exhibit “World Vision Experience: AIDS” from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14; and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15.
AegisLiving, a national leader in retirement and assisted living, has organized the first annual Aegis and Seniors Baby Clothing and Food Drive.
Minor construction issues have delayed the re-opening of the Redmond Regional Library, 15990 NE 85th St., according to Jeanne Thorsen, executive director of the King County Library System Foundation.
Theft: A woman was arrested after trying to steal items from a store in the 2200 block of 148th Avenue Northeast.
At 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, students of Carol Wright and Nicki Brindley at Redmond’s Faith Lutheran School will be named AM 570 KVI Radio’s Pledge Friday Class of the Week.
On Tuesday night, the Redmond City Council unanimously adopted Mayor John Marchione’s final 2009-10 budget for the City of Redmond.
4Culture’s Arts Education Funding Program recently announced a $30,000 award to ArtsEd Washington.
In the past, families of fifth and sixth graders came to the Lake Washington School District’s annual Choice Schools Fair to pick up information regarding each Choice school’s information night.
A Microsoft software developer is donating 20 percent of the profits from his debut novel, “Revolution,” toward a community recreation center at Redmond’s Washington Cathedral and Project Transformation, a Christian mission sponsored by the church.
Eastside Domestic Violence Program (EDVP) had a problem.
Bikram Hot Yoga Redmond is scheduled to open in December at 16541 Redmond Way. Owners Jenny and Todd Anderson are newlyweds who met through a yoga class where she was his instructor.
Entertaining the family can be expensive, especially close to the holidays and in the midst of an economic downtown.
Jewelry bandit caught: Police arrested a woman outside a store in the 2200 block of 148th Avenue Northeast after she put some jewelry in her purse and left the store without paying.
The Redmond Police Department’s Auto Theft Tactical Analysis Center of King County (ATTACK) was named a finalist for the Webber Seavey Award for Quality in Law Enforcement.
Dreaming of a “Green Christmas?”
We’re not just talking about a lack of snow — which frankly, suits us fine. We mean environmentally friendly, sustainable, organic, fair trade and socially conscious.
“In a time when wallets are tightened and there is an increased focus on ‘going green’ and environmental sustainability, retailers at Redmond Town Center are excited about offering green products to consumers, as well as upholding their corporate responsibilities of green living,” said Christina Henning, senior marketing manager for the Town Center. “Recycling is not just about ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ — it’s become a way of life that seemingly has become habit overnight.”
As Don and Shawna Graves awaken each day, it is with a weariness that few parents in Redmond, or anywhere, can ever comprehend.
