Not too long ago, Redmond had just a few hundred residents (many of them Scandinavian), a City Hall that was also a jail and fire station and a strong connection to World War II with many locals working in Kirkland building warships.
As part of its annual “Kids Need School Supplies” drive during the summer months, Hopelink is collecting school supplies to distribute to schoolchildren in low-income families to help ensure that these kids come to school ready to learn.
It could have been lively, but it looks like the Redmond election season will be pretty laid back.
Of the four city council races, two will be contested and Mayor John Marchione will get to keep his spot at City Hall for another four years as no one was up for the challenge.
As a resident in the greater Redmond area, I greatly resent commonly having panhandlers on our street corners, such as at the intersection of Redmond Way and 170th Avenue Northeast, or at the intersection of Redmond Way and Northeast 70th Street, or at the State Route-520 exit at Northeast 148th Avenue.
There continues to be a belief that the recently installed traffic cameras are all about safety.
With regard to the cameras deployed to prevent drivers from running red lights and for those in front of Einstein Elementary, that statement is true.
With regard to over 90 percent of the violations recorded each month for vehicles failing to stop for a sufficient length of time before executing a right turn, the issue is strictly about revenue.
Redmond-based Vortex Cellars is celebrating its hometown pride this summer by offering its award-winning wine at the 71st annual Redmond Derby Days on July 8-9.
Redmond’s Old Fire House Teen Center collected more than 50 cans of food for Hopelink as part of Wednesday’s annual End of School Bash, a celebration of an academic year well done.
Redmond police arrested a 17-year-old boy for second-degree assault after he allegedly threatened another teenager with a knife and then bragged on Facebook that officers would not be able to catch him.
Residents who use King County rivers in unincorporated areas to swim or boat will soon be required to wear life vests.
The Old Fire House Teen Center, located at 16510 Northeast 79th Street in Redmond, will be hosting their annual “Hoops for Food” 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Wednesday, June 22 at 3 p.m.
Internationally touring recording and performing artist James Hurley will be performing at Soulfood Books, at 15748 Redmond Way in Redmond, on July 15 at 8 p.m.
Redmond’s Teen Programs held its annual Teen Programs Community Scholarship presentation at a city council meeting earlier this month.
Get ready to run for a worthy reason next month as the second annual Derby Dash in Redmond will be July 10, beginning at 9 a.m.
The Redmond Police Department is inviting residents and businesses to participate in the 28th Annual National Night Out Against Crime on Aug. 2.
On June 28 at 7 p.m., many households across the 45th Legislative District — which includes Redmond — will receive a phone call from state Sen. Andy Hill of Redmond inviting them to participate in a live, interactive telephone town hall meeting.
Lake Sammamish State Park brings back fond memories to those here who live adjacent to the facility.
Or not.
The park, once a popular destination for families, boaters and picnickers, has little to appeal to those groups now. And, really, who can blame them?
A good way to beat a criminal is to think like one — especially when it comes to deterring vehicle prowls.
It’s a no-duh statement, but car break-ins can be easily avoided by not leaving valuables — or anything that might be perceived as valuable by potential prowlers — inside your parked vehicle.
Our state’s new cell phone law apparently is having an effect. Unfortunately, there’s still a lot of work that needs to be done to get these drivers to obey the law.
A large fire that broke out at a Puget Sound Energy electrical substation in Redmond on Thursday has caused major power outages across the Eastside.
Officials said there are no hazardous materials concerns, no injuries and nothing criminal at this point. The fire is now out, but officials are waiting for the transformer to cool to begin further investigation.
There was plenty of green — and smiles — at the Key Arena Wednesday afternoon.
Redmond High School (RHS) honored its 482 graduates of 2011, all wearing green graduation caps and gowns.