Lake Washington School District’s (LWSD) Transition Academy, the subject of a series of feature stories in the Redmond Reporter last fall through this June, was recently honored with Provail’s Wyckoff Corporate Partnership Award, in recognition of its efforts to provide employment opportunities to young adults with developmental disabilities.
Fresh off their undefeated season, the Redmond High boys’ golf team won the 4A Kingco title on Tuesday at Snohomish Golf Course, shooting a team score of 366 to win by 13 strokes over Eastlake.
Senior captain Charlie Mroz led the field and medaled with a 3-under-par 69, followed by Cole Helgeson (71), Henrique Pombo (75), Oliver Rudnicki (77) and Lyle Rudnicki (78).
Pedestrians and cyclists can expect some extra company along the Sammamish River Trail over the next few months as King County sewer utility crews repair an aging sewer line near Woodinville.
SecondStory Repertory (SSR), the professional theater company at Redmond Town Center, kicks off its Children’s Theater Series with “Harriet’s Halloween Candy,” playing Oct. 29-Nov. 14.
The Redmond Trip Resource and Incentive Program (RTRIP) was one of 173 government programs selected for the Bright Ideas program from the Ash Center for Domestic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
The Redmond Trip Resource and Incentive Program (RTRIP) was one of 173 government programs selected for the Bright Ideas program from the Ash Center for Domestic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) plans to seek the support of tax payers for a long-term, permanent solution to overcrowding.
LWSD board of directors voted at Monday night’s board meeting to propose a levy measure for the February 2011 ballot.
Elevation Exhibits and Events, an award-winning exhibit design and event-planning firm, today announced that it has opened an office at 8117 166th Ave. NE in Redmond.
Work has started on $1.5 million in energy efficiency upgrades and building envelope renovations to Forest Glen, a 40-unit public housing complex for seniors and persons with disabilities, at 8610 164th Ave. NE, Redmond.
For the second year, Overlake Terrace, an assisted living community in Redmond, held a “Shave-a-Thon” event to raise donations for the Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation, this time raising $2,831.
At the Oct. 8 event, five brave individuals — David Standring, Melahat Yagiz, Shabani Ramandani, Roberto Lauria and Jun Hizon — agreed to have their heads shaved by Nancy Chaney.
Doreen Blanding, a Redmond mom of six who was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, is running in the Nike Women’s full marathon in San Francisco on Sunday, Oct. 17, to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She has prepared for the event through the online Team in Training program set up by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
King County voters will begin receiving their ballots and voters’ pamphlets this week.
The Bear Creek boys’ soccer team continued its perfect season last Friday afternoon at home, finishing with a flourish to beat Crosspoint Academy 5-2 in a Sea-Tac B League contest.
The City of Redmond will accept applications for its 2011 Tourism Fund Matching Grants through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010. Applicants may be cultural, historical, educational, or community organizations.
The Redmond boys’ golf team put together a solid performance against its arch rival, Eastlake, as the Mustangs beat the Wolves, 189-195, at the Bear Creek Country Club on Thursday.
Charlie Mroz and Lyle Rudnicki shared medalist honors with an even-par 36, with Cole Helgeson, Jimbo Curtin and Conrad Croshawk all carding 39s.
The Redmond-based Eastside Symphony presents its “Idylls, Dances, Leningrad” concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Redmond High School Performing Arts Center, 17272 NE 104th St.
Red Mango, the fastest growing retailer of yogurt and smoothies, announced it will open its first store in Redmond, with a grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 16. Red Mango’s founder Dan Kim will be at the store, at 16515 NE 74th St. in Redmond Town Center, where customers will be treated to free yogurt from 11 a.m-5 p.m.
Redmond Mayor John Marchione, who is also board vice president of the Cascade Water Alliance, accepted an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense Partner of the Year for Cascade Water Alliance.
The EPA named three organizations and one individual as WaterSense Partners of the Year for their exceptional efforts in promoting water efficiency and WaterSense labeled products.
In a recent letter to the editor, a mother in Sammamish asserts that Kevin Haistings “believes that the legislature needs to look into vouchers, tax credits, and charter schools . . .”
Is she suggesting that Mr. Haistings would not only raise taxes in order to give to the rich but take much needed funding away from public education which serves all children? That would be morally wrong.
I recently saw 45th District Sen. Eric Oemig’s attack ad about candidate Andy Hill.
I must state here that I have personally known Andy and his family for several years. Andy has served his community as a parent volunteer for our school’s PTSA. He’s been a soccer coach for years in his community.