Marine from Redmond, Wash. killed in Afghanistan
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The Department of Defense has announced the death of a Marine from Redmond, Wash.
Lance Corporal Eric L. Ward died Sunday while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Second Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
by KING 5 News
Posted on February 23, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Rain Gardens
Rain gardens work like native forests by capturing and infiltrating stormwater from rooftops, driveways, and other hard surfaces. Rain gardens reduce flooding by absorbing water from impervious surfaces; filter oil, grease and toxic materials before they can pollute streams, lakes and bays; help to recharge the aquifer by increasing the quantity of water that soaks into the ground; provide beneficial wildlife habitat.A workshop will be held in Redmond on Februrary 25 and in Bothel on March 18. Workshop participants will receive a rain garden handbook and other useful materials. They will also be invited to participate in several full scale rain garden installation workshops scheduled later in the spring and summer.
Call (206) 292-9875 or email sg@stewardshippartners.org and visit http://www.stewardshippartners.org/ for times and locations of the Redmond, Bothel, Bellevue, and Mercer Island workshops
By Stacey Gianas
Programs Assistant
Stewardship Partners
(206) 292-9875
http://www.stewardshippartners.org/
Did you know the City of Redmond is planning Rain Gardens for the Overlake Neighborhood? Look closely at the rain garden picture. Do you see where a ditch or depression is?
Monday, February 22, 2010
Community Digest, February 22
COMMUNITY DIGEST (excerpt from 'Mustang News')
LAUGH ON: A COMEDY NIGHT. Originally scheduled for February 26, now March 5! The Old Fire House's first Comedy Night, hosted by Redmond High School's Mr. Noteboom and featuring stand-up comedy from Matt Eisenmann, Gary McConahay, Max Smith-Holmes, Josh Shepard, Kyle Svancarek, and more. 8pm, $7.
EASTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL BAZAAR. Don't miss the bazaar, featuring arts, crafts, and much more! It will be held on Saturday, March 20th from 9:30-3:30 at Eastlake High School - 400 228th Avenue NE, Sammamish, WA 98074.
VOTE ON IDYLWOOD ART! The Idylwood Beach Guard Shack is going to get a face lift, and the City of Redmond Parks Department needs your opinion! The Redmond Arts Commission has selected the artists who will be creating a mural on the building, and now we just need to pick the design. Click here to see the designs and vote for the one you like! Voting deadline is March 1st - and be sure to click all the way through to access the survey so that your vote will be counted. Thanks for being part of the process!
FREE TUTORING. Study Zoneat the Redmond, Kirkland, and Kingsgate Libraries offers help with homework and test preparation.
SCIENCE FAIR. Students in grades 9-12 may register by March 10 for the Central Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair, March 20 at Bellevue College.
By Mary Bourguignon, Editor of 'Mustang News'
'Mustang News' is published by the Redmond High School PTSA. To subscribe, please contact rhs.ptsa.news@gmail.com . For more information about the PTSA, please visit our web site at www.redmondhsptsa.org.
LAUGH ON: A COMEDY NIGHT. Originally scheduled for February 26, now March 5! The Old Fire House's first Comedy Night, hosted by Redmond High School's Mr. Noteboom and featuring stand-up comedy from Matt Eisenmann, Gary McConahay, Max Smith-Holmes, Josh Shepard, Kyle Svancarek, and more. 8pm, $7.
EASTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL BAZAAR. Don't miss the bazaar, featuring arts, crafts, and much more! It will be held on Saturday, March 20th from 9:30-3:30 at Eastlake High School - 400 228th Avenue NE, Sammamish, WA 98074.
VOTE ON IDYLWOOD ART! The Idylwood Beach Guard Shack is going to get a face lift, and the City of Redmond Parks Department needs your opinion! The Redmond Arts Commission has selected the artists who will be creating a mural on the building, and now we just need to pick the design. Click here to see the designs and vote for the one you like! Voting deadline is March 1st - and be sure to click all the way through to access the survey so that your vote will be counted. Thanks for being part of the process!
FREE TUTORING. Study Zoneat the Redmond, Kirkland, and Kingsgate Libraries offers help with homework and test preparation.
SCIENCE FAIR. Students in grades 9-12 may register by March 10 for the Central Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair, March 20 at Bellevue College.
By Mary Bourguignon, Editor of 'Mustang News'
'Mustang News' is published by the Redmond High School PTSA. To subscribe, please contact rhs.ptsa.news@gmail.com . For more information about the PTSA, please visit our web site at www.redmondhsptsa.org.
Hopelink asking for new volunteers. Volunteers from 12 years to over 16 years receive orientation training.
Hopelink relies upon hundreds of volunteers to fill such needs as sorting food in its food banks; providing child care and homework tutoring to children in our housing facilities; delivering food to homebound clients; or answering phones and helping with administrative tasks. Hopelink’s newest center, Kirkland/Northshore, is in particular need of food sorters and shelf stockers for its grocery store-style food bank. Many other volunteer tasks are available; bi-lingual language skills are a plus for many of these tasks.
Hopelink asks new volunteers over age 16 and volunteers between the ages of 12 and 16 with parent/guardian supervision to register to attend a mandatory orientation. To register, please visit www.hope-link.org/takeaction/volunteer or call (425) 869-6066. Registration for orientation is necessary as space is very limited; seating is first-come, first-served so please arrive promptly.
By Denise Stephens
Public Relations Specialist
Office: 425-869-2440
http://www.hope-link.org/
http://youthlink.hope-link.org/
http://twitter.com/Hopelink
Sunday, February 21, 2010
UPDATED: OPINION: Redmond High Drug Bust - KIRO & KOMO TV reporting
11 Redmond High Students Arrested In Drug Bust - Education News Story - KIRO Seattle:
UPDATED: "REDMOND, Wash. -- Eleven Redmond High School students were arrested Friday morning as part of a drug investigation, said Jim Bove of the Redmond Police Department.
Some of the students were arrested in front of their classmates. “Four cops straight up walked into my classroom, told him to stand up......." Complete KIRO 7 TV report (including video)
By KIRO Seattle TV
Updated Comment/Opinion: Reporters from KOMO 4 and KIRO 7 TV stations made heavy use of the school's barbed-wire fence (on NE 104th Street) for a backdrop. KOMO 's 4 barb-wire footage is so severe that Redmond High took on the appearance of a juvenile detention center. (Scroll down for KING 5's less sensational clip).
What do you think about the TV coverage of this unfortunate school event? Was it that bad?
By Bob Yoder, 2/22. (Disclaimer: Fischer Communications publishes a Redmond and Kirkland news site).
UPDATED: "REDMOND, Wash. -- Eleven Redmond High School students were arrested Friday morning as part of a drug investigation, said Jim Bove of the Redmond Police Department.
Some of the students were arrested in front of their classmates. “Four cops straight up walked into my classroom, told him to stand up......." Complete KIRO 7 TV report (including video)
By KIRO Seattle TV
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Updated Comment/Opinion: Reporters from KOMO 4 and KIRO 7 TV stations made heavy use of the school's barbed-wire fence (on NE 104th Street) for a backdrop. KOMO 's 4 barb-wire footage is so severe that Redmond High took on the appearance of a juvenile detention center. (Scroll down for KING 5's less sensational clip).
What do you think about the TV coverage of this unfortunate school event? Was it that bad?
By Bob Yoder, 2/22. (Disclaimer: Fischer Communications publishes a Redmond and Kirkland news site).
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Two-minute video of Redmond High students describing drug arrests.
King 5 News, 2/19
Comment: Youth Eastside Services (YES!) provides counseling for students and parents dealing with substance abuse. Contact YES today to resolve problems in your family. Call 425-586-2309. To learn more about Youth Eastside Services: YES is hosting a breakfast in Bellevue on March 3, 7:30-8:30. Ask Wendy at 425-586-2309 for details or email: WendyC@YouthEastsideServices.org
Redmond High Principal Jane Todd emails students to explain the drug bust.
Redmond High School principal Jane Todd sent this email out to parents this morning regarding yesterday's eleven drug arrests:
I wanted to inform you that today Redmond Police Department concluded a months' long undercover operation which resulted in the arrest of a few students. The arrests occurred during a planned lock down drill, and were without incident. We then had a very unplanned fire drill which resulted from ineffective use of a microwave. Although I am bound by confidentiality with regard to specifics on any students involved, I would be happy to answer any other questions you have. Please feel free to e-mail me.Posted By Bob Yoder
Friday, February 19, 2010
Fatima expresses despair over relocating from Redmond Square
Listen to Fatima's story about her relocation from Redmond Square.
Fatima is one of several business owners dislocated from Redmond Square Shopping Center to make room for the City's planned three-acre Central Park. Fatima has operated her Custom Tailoring and Contract Sewing shop here for 20 years. She is known for her quality workmanship at a reasonable price. I can vouch for that. Contact Fatima at 425-827-7202 Listen to Fatima and where she is moving.
By Bob Yoder
Video by Yoder
11 Redmond High students arrested in drug bust
11 Redmond High students arrested in drug bust
Redmond, WA – The Redmond Police Department arrested and charged 11 Redmond High School students today for Violation of Uniform Controlled Substance Act (VUCSA).
During the operation, officers purchased marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, MDMA, and a variety of prescription medications. All students were underage at the time of the violations and included two 15-year-olds, six 16-year-olds, and three 17-year-olds. All arrests are based off drugs being purchased from students. The operation was a collaborative effort with the Redmond High School administration and part of a long-term undercover operation targeting the use, possession, and distribution of illegal substances on and off campus.
“We hope families use this as a learning opportunity and have conversations with their children, know who their friends are, and educating them on the negative effects of using controlled substances,” remarked Redmond Police spokesperson Jim Bove. “This school is a large and positive part of our community and we share in the school’s no-tolerance mission. This in no way reflects the overall student body.”
By Jim Bove
Spokesperson for Redmond Police
Redmond, WA – The Redmond Police Department arrested and charged 11 Redmond High School students today for Violation of Uniform Controlled Substance Act (VUCSA).
During the operation, officers purchased marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, MDMA, and a variety of prescription medications. All students were underage at the time of the violations and included two 15-year-olds, six 16-year-olds, and three 17-year-olds. All arrests are based off drugs being purchased from students. The operation was a collaborative effort with the Redmond High School administration and part of a long-term undercover operation targeting the use, possession, and distribution of illegal substances on and off campus.
“We hope families use this as a learning opportunity and have conversations with their children, know who their friends are, and educating them on the negative effects of using controlled substances,” remarked Redmond Police spokesperson Jim Bove. “This school is a large and positive part of our community and we share in the school’s no-tolerance mission. This in no way reflects the overall student body.”
By Jim Bove
Spokesperson for Redmond Police
Thursday, February 18, 2010
70 turn out for the Education Hill Crime Prevention Meeting.
Over 70 citizens turned out for Education Hill neighborhood crime prevention meeting tonight, including Councilmembers Cole and Stilin. The meeting was quiet. But, a couple of things stood out. A poll was taken on how many police patrol the city at any one time. Most citizens guessed between 15 and 30. In actuality, usually 4-5 police patrol the city in a shift. I'm guessing the number on patrol goes up during the day when the population rises to over 90,000 per day. According to the police patrol speakers, the police receive over 500 calls/week.
Two patrol policepersons rattled through a slide program on car prowl, robbery, and burglary prevention. The crime statistics were interesting. In 2009, 205 car prowls, 42 burglaries, and 4 robberies were reported on Education Hill. So far this year, 40 car prowls and 5 burglaries were reported on the Hill. Thus, the crime trend is up year over year.
My wife and I heard some anecdotal crime stories: A block watch captain reported a multiple tire slashing incident and two burglaries in her neighborhood. A van posing as a landscaping company burglarized a house. Last month five cars were broken into at Redmond Junior High during an athletic event. Five purses were stolen. A neighbor rubber-banded a boy scout payment envelope to his front door to pay for Christmas tree removal. The check was stolen and forged.
The following police advice was given: When in doubt, call 911. Don't be a hero. Remove all possessions from your car when it's parked. GPS devices are the #1 car prowl target. Only one business has a "peddler's license" at this time. (TrueGreen). Say NO to solicitors. Leave an exterior house light on all night.
I'd heard much of the lecture from my Block Watch training; so my wife and I left half way through the Q&A. It was difficult to hear the speakers. To verify and learn all the facts, will you please contact Jim Bove of the Redmond police: jbove@redmond.gov? Ask him for has event handout, too. They were in short supply.
By Bob Yoder
Photo by Yoder
Kathy Lambert's Newsletter
King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert's Newsletter
February 2010
In Kathy's newsletter:
• Budget trivia question
• New Council committee assignments
• Animal control
• Solid waste planning
• Zoonotics regulations
• Regional Transit Task Force
• Retired van donations
• Pasture management workshops
OPEN KATHY'S NEWSLETTER
February 2010
In Kathy's newsletter:
• Budget trivia question
• New Council committee assignments
• Animal control
• Solid waste planning
• Zoonotics regulations
• Regional Transit Task Force
• Retired van donations
• Pasture management workshops
OPEN KATHY'S NEWSLETTER
Woman discovers front door forced open; electronics, skis stolen.
'Bove says': Don't forget the crime safety forum tonight (2/18) at Redmond Junior High, 7 p.m.
Burglary, Residence, Forcible Entrance 13:47:36 02/17/2010
GRASSLAWN NEIGHBORHOOD 7000 block of 150 AVE NEA Redmond woman returned home from work and discovered her front door forced open. Items taken include a television, Xbox, Wii, seven controllers, cameras, computer monitor, new skis and boots. Latent prints were recovered and submitted.
-- Jim Bove, Redmond Police Spokesperson
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