On Tuesday, Redmond Mayor John Marchione visited the Louisa May Alcott Elementary Student Leadership class to discuss how city governments work and what it’s like to be mayor, among other topics.
Upcoming performances at Redmond’s SecondStory Repertory (SSR) have a little something for everyone.
The warning period is about to end for the City of Redmond’s Safety Camera Pilot Program.
On March 3, Redmond police will begin issuing citations with a fine of $124 for a safety camera violation.
The City of Redmond implemented the 30-day warning period for its Safety Camera Pilot Program throughout the month of February.
Due to the snowy and icy weather, all schools in Lake Washington School District (LWSD) are closed today, Thursday, Feb. 24.
There is no extended day care. All programs and activities are cancelled. There are no athletics, events or building use.
With trips to the 2B state tournament secured, the Bear Creek boys’ and girls’ basketball teams were playing for pride in their respective Bi-District championship games last Saturday at Chief Leschi School in Puyallup.
Redmond’s only state gymnastics representative, Cristal Spinrad, pulled off a solid performance but missed the cut to Saturday’s finals in her only event, the bars.
Tonight’s Adopt A Stream Foundation and Water Tenders Bear Creek Watershed Forum at the Redmond Regional Library, at 15990 NE 85th St. has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. on March 15.
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the State Board of Education (SBE) is honoring 186 schools — four of which are from Redmond — across the state with the 2010 Washington Achievement Awards.
On Friday, the Lake Washington PTSA Council honored nine individuals for their outstanding work with children and youth.
The Bear Creek School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams continued their dream seasons last night at Chief Leschi School, both coming up victorious in winner-to-state games in the 2B Bi-District basketball tournament.
Swedish, a non-profit health provider, is hosting a free seminar at its Redmond campus, 18100 Union Hill Road, on Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 6-8 p.m., featuring heart healthy tips and advice.
Experts will talk about ways to prevent cardiovascular disease and how small changes in diet, exercise and lifestyle can dramatically reduce risk of a heart attack. Swedish will also offer free health screenings and heart-healthy appetizers.
The Metropolitan King County Council’s Government Accountability and Oversight Committee made history on Tuesday by holding its meeting both inside and outside Council Chambers through the use of Microsoft Live Meeting.
Redmond residents won’t have to go far to get their Good To Go! passes for upcoming State Route 520 all-electronic tolls.
Throughout February and March, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is deploying mobile customer service centers to three different Redmond locations to help bring Good To Go! directly to Redmond drivers before toll collections begin on the SR 520 floating bridge this spring. The toll money will help pay for the construction of a new, safer bridge.
Eighth-grader Adrian Leary will represent Stella Schola Middle School at the regional spelling bee on March 1.
The Rose Hill Junior High Jazz Band performed at the Science Fiction Festival held at the Experience Music Project | Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMPSFM) in Seattle on Feb. 7.
Lake Washington High School senior Joseph Wu of Redmond was named one of two Washington state winners of the 2010 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement, a signature program of the Siemens Foundation administered by the College Board.
The final two shopping events for Assistance League of the Eastside’s Operation School Bell, will be Feb. 15 at the Fred Meyer in Redmond (17667 NE 76th St.) and Feb. 16 at the Fred Meyer in Bellevue (2041 148th NE).
The Bear Creek School basketball teams dismantled their first-round opponents at the Bi-District tournament on Friday night at home and are both now one win from securing a berth to the 2B state tournament.
The Redmond Senior Center (RSC) First Friday Coffee Chat on March 4 from 10-11 a.m. will feature Patrick Hirsch, City of Redmond video communications manager.
Hirsch manages Redmond City Television (RCTV), the city’s two television cable channels. He develops original programming for the channels as well as many short videos for the city’s online magazine, efocusonredmond.com. Hirsch began the RCTV program for the city more than 14 years ago and has many entertaining stories to tell about how it grew into the award-winning department it is today.
Last year, 124 candle fires causing over $4.5 million in damages were reported to the Office of State Fire Marshal by fire agencies across the state. That number has increased by 33 fires and almost twice the cost in damages from 2009, $2.3 million.
Before using candles to “set the mood” this Valentine’s Day, state residents should be aware that on average, 42 home candle fires are reported every day. Twenty percent of the fires, the candles were unattended or abandoned.