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Redmond Patch Week in Review

Each Sunday we offer a recap of some of our top stories from the past seven days.

Sunday: When most people think of a romantic couples' retreat, a 120-mile run is not usually the first thing that comes to mind. But health and fitness columnist Heidi Dietrich recently did just that with her significant other in Colorado's Rocky Mountains and shared her experiences in the .

Monday: Love sushi but have trouble deciding which varieties to order? You might want to check out Haiku Sushi & Seafood Buffet, the Redmond Town Center's newest restaurant. Our restaurant reviewer stopped by recently and said the buffet's solid variety makes it a worthwhile trip.

Tuesday: Our weekly About Town column , a nonprofit that recent underwent a name change and is focused on defining the city's vision for the future. Currently the group is talking with residents and business owners to determine which projects are most important to them.

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Wednesday: The Redmond City Council has that establish two levels of neighborhood commercial zoning. Council president Richard Cole was the only one to vote against the legislation, saying he believes commercial development in residential areas will lower home values.

Thursday: Police in Sammamish are investigating an incident where suspected hackers . The victim told police he plays an integral role in how the software company identifies and removes hackers from its Xbox Live system and believes he may have been targeted because of his work.

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Friday: This week's was all about the craziness that goes along with making the transition back to school. Our columnist offered some great advice for taking time to maintain your sanity amidst all the ongoing adjustments.

Saturday: It's no surprise that this year's lineup of food choices at the Puyallup Fair is full of fried goodies, sweet treats and other unhealthy indulgences. But one new menu item stands out from the rest: . Now fair-goers can get their salty and sweet fixes in one fatal scoop.


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