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$400,000 grant awarded to planned STEM school; construction still on hold

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

Redmond's planned new secondary choice school remains in the permitting process, but it received a substantial financial boost Tuesday from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to help fund equipment for the school's four laboratories and professional development for teachers.

Memorial services planned for Deputy Stan Chapin

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

Memorial plans for King County Sheriff's Deputy Stan Chapin were announced Thursday afternoon.

Redmond pastor vows to fight same-sex marriage legislation; Eastside officials support bill

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

Senate passes gay marriage bill; House review next

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

Report: Microsoft lays off 200 employees

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

About 200 employees at Redmond-based Microsoft, Corp. are being notified today that they're being laid off as part of a marketing restructuring within the company, according to Seattle Time report.

LWSD school board could hire preferred superintendent candidate Dr. Traci Pierce as early as Feb. 27

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) school board could vote to hire its preferred new superintendent candidate as early as Feb. 27, according to LWSD communication director Kathryn Reith.

Three Redmond High juniors selected for first phase of Washington Aerospace Scholars Program

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

Three Redmond High School (RHS) students have been selected to participate in Phase One of the Washington Aerospace Scholars Program (WAS) at The Museum of Flight in Seattle.

Officer remembered by students, community

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

One by one they walked up to the concrete Eastlake High School sign — the exact spot he greeted every one of them with a smile and a wave each morning.

LWSD superintendent meet-and-greet event in Kirkland slated for Feb. 2

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

The Kirkland meet-and-greet event with Lake Washington School District (LWSD) superintendent candidate Dr. Traci Pierce has been rescheduled for Feb. 2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Kirkland City Hall, at 123 Fifth Ave., in the Peter Kirk room.

State approves new four-year degree program for Bellevue College

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

Bellevue College is set to offer a new bachelor’s degree program in Healthcare Technology and Management, following approval by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Mustangs hold off surging Newport | Prep basketball roundup

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

Redmond REI to host Rainier climbing class

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

Crossfire Select O'Melia wins league title

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

Dunn hits game-winner for Lady Mustangs over Garfield | Prep basketball report

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

Redmond gymnasts hang tough against defending state champs

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

In a ultra-tough 4A Kingco gymnastics meet last Thursday night against Skyline, Issaquah and defending 4A champion Newport, the Mustangs finished third in the group with 142.3 points, behind Issaquah (152.75) and Newport (171.25).

Redmond wrestlers fall to Woodinville | Prep report

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

Despite owning the lower weights, the Redmond High wrestling team suffered four pins and ended up falling to the Falcons 42-24 last night in a 4A Kingco matchup.

Redmond boys bounce back, hold off Eagles: Team plays Garfield on Saturday

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

Mustang juniors have a ball a Bear Creek

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

At Tuesday night's Bear Creek basketball game against Rainier Christian, the Junior Mustangs got to play the Junior Grizzlies during a special halftime exhibition, with the youngsters getting a taste of what high school basketball is like firsthand.

Mustang wrestlers beat Garfield | Prep report

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

One League for Everyone hosting fundraising fair

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

One League for Everyone (OLE), a Redmond-based nonprofit that assists low-income families within the Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association (LWYSA) with soccer fees and equipment costs, will be hosting a Fun Fair fundraiser this weekend.

Premiere Performance Company in Redmond to hold HOPE show and silent auction event Feb. 11-12

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

On Feb. 11 and 12, Premiere Performance Company (PPC), a nonprofit dance organization based in Redmond, will present their annual HOPE show and silent auction charity event.

Northwest Boychoir to hold open auditions for boys ages 6-9 on Feb. 11

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

The Northwest Boychoir will hold open auditions for new members on Feb. 11 for spring enrollment at its offices at the University Heights Community Center, located at 5031 University Way N.E., #NB2, in Seattle's University District.

Redmond Junior High to present 'Mulan Jr.' Feb. 2-4

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

Redmond Junior High School will present the theatrical production "Mulan Jr." at the Redmond High School Performing Arts Center located at 17272 NE 104th St.

SecondStory Rep takes on 'Chicago' Feb. 3-26

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

SecondStory Repertory at 16587 N.E. 74th St. in Redmond Town Center will present "Chicago" from Feb. 3-26.

SecondStory Rep to introduce newest members of creative team at Friday open house

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

SecondStory Repertory (SSR) Executive Director Mark Chenovick has appointed Corey McDaniel and Samantha Holsworth as the theater's artistic director and director of education, respectively.

Dan Connolly to perform at SecondStory on Saturday

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

On Saturday, Dan Connolly will be performing at SecondStory Repertory at 16587 N.E. 74th St. in Redmond Town Center at 8 p.m.

All My Friends Are Fictional Characters

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

The Scene

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

Audubon Birdloop to open at Marymoor

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:51 PST

Northwest Signs offering a Redmond business sign and branding kick start

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

Northwest Signs is looking for a business in Redmond in need of a new sign.

Evergreen awarded Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence for fourth consecutive year

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

Evergreen Healthcare recently announced it has been named a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence for the fourth consecutive year by HealthGrades, which places the community-based healthcare organization among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationally for its quality patient care and superior clinical performance.

Business workshop on Feb. 21 to kick off Eastside Green Business Challenge

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

On Feb. 21, the City of Redmond, Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce, Waste Management and Eastside Sustainable Business Alliance (ESBA) will sponsor a brown bag workshop and training session for businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Physio-Control in Redmond completes company sale and becomes privately held company

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

Physio-Control, a Redmond-based provider of emergency medical response technology, has completed its sale of the company to an affiliate of Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm.

HCL Technologies forms Global Centres of Excellence to create jobs and emphasize social responsibility

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

HCL Technologies Ltd. (HCL), a leading global IT services provider that has a Collaborative Engineering Hub in Redmond, has underlined its position as a socially responsible business by announcing a series of initiatives around building Global Centres of Excellence (GCoE) with the aim of creating 10,000 jobs in United States and Europe in the next five years.

Curley to host chamber gala and auction — again: Fundraiser set for Feb. 24 at Willows Lodge in Woodinville

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

Edward Jones ranked No. 5 on Fortune's list of '100 Best Companies to Work For'

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

Financial-services firm Edward Jones, which has a location at 23525 N.E. Novelty Hill Rd., Suite A-105 in Redmond, has been ranked No. 5 on Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For, 2012" list in its 13th appearance on the list.

Pacific Music finds its rhythm in Redmond: Music shop earns national award

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

Gary Weyand describes the music store he opened in 1987 as a “hole in the wall” with two small studios, located near Redmond’s lone blinking traffic signal.

Clem named director of project management at Nayamode

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

Nayamode, a full-service integrated digital marketing firm in Redmond, has promoted Patricia Clem to director of project management.

'The Bachelor' star Jason Mesnick speaks | Q&A

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

A Q&A with Kirkland’s 32-year-old single father, Jason Mesnick, who was on ABCs “The Bachelorette” show last season.

Gluten Free Foodies

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

The Scene

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

Timi Gustafson, R.D.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

Focus Northwest

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

Same sex, same rules: Gay and lesbian couples deserve the right to be married | Editorial

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

Do you think the state should allow same-sex marri

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

Do you think there should be speed cameras in more

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

Ringing in Chinese New Year marks a fresh start | Samantha Pak

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

Some people fear 2012 could mean the end of the world, but others see this year in a more positive light.

Unprecedented virtual protest rallies opposition to dangerous Internet bills | Andrew Villeneuve

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

On Wednesday, Capitol Hill was jolted by perhaps the most extraordinary protest ever organized in the history of the United States of America.

Just fix it: Legislators shouldn’t wait until 2018 to solve education mess | Editorial

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

Time for atax increase? Phone survey will help guide city decision makers | Editorial

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

It’s no longer just a Dream | Obama wins presidency

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:52 PST

Good to see bipartisan support for gay marriage

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:53 PST

It is wonderful to see politicians from both sides of the party spectrum come together to support marriage equality.

Group Health needs to revise its Overlake plans

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:53 PST

The board of the Redmond Historical Society, a group 130 dues-paying members and a base of around 1,000 people who receive our newsletter, urges Group Health to develop its Overlake property around — not without — most of the significant and landmark trees that make it a special place.

Same-sex marriage is not a civil right

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:53 PST

City Council ignores requests by community

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:53 PST

School Board should consider Jane Todd for superintendent

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:53 PST

Administrator Jane Todd is a leader in a time when we need leadership the most. And, who can possibly replace Traci Pierce as deputy superintendent of school support. It’s a massive job. The School Board should take a second look at their “preferred” candidate. In these times, LWSD needs a leader.