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$7,500.000 Settlement Will Raise Redmond's Liability Insurance 125%.
Body-worn cameras are in the Safety Levy measure even though Council has already budgeted $5 million for them. This just isn't right.
Bob Yoder, Patch Mayor
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I've lived in Redmond, WA 42 years and have been writing "Redmond Neighborhood Blog for 11 years. I cover news and opinion of our local governments, the schools and neighborhoods. EvergreenHealth Medical Center, the City of Redmond, and Lake Washington School District all have elected officials; a goal is transparency and accountability. My mission this year is to focus on mental health, local politics and Redmond's rapid growth. I'm a "Seattle Times News Partner."
I'm married; my daughter graduated from Gonzaga with a double major in the sciences and a Masters in Environmental Science at University of Montana. I graduated with a B.A. in biology from Denison University, Ohio.
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EvergreenHealth Needs To Step Up On Behavioral Health Care
The "community hospital" advocates but does not treat those in need.
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EvergreenHealth Public Hospital, Some Surprising News
Eight news stories, some of them alarming are posted here. Alleged Misuse of CARES money is one. No mental health treatment is another.
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EvergreenHealth Public Hospital Is Not An "Open" Government
Public Record Requests were required to find the meeting times for public comment. Photography and videotaping in Public Chambers forbidden
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The Status of Mental Health Care at EvergreenHealth Public Hospital
EvergreenHealth generally serves the community well. A gross exception is failure to provide an on-site, behavioral health care clinic.
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EvergreenHealth Public Hospital Allegedly Misused CARES Money
The EvergreenHealth Commissioners allegedly approved a proposal to use $2 Million Federal Covid CARES money for Administration's bonuses.
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Councilmembers Fields And Anderson Should Avoid "Safe Eastside"
Safe Eastside is a spiteful activist group fighting a homeless hotel coming to their area. Fields and Anderson are endorsed by them.
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Redmond Voters Guide
Janet Richards, Melissa Stuart and Jeralee Anderson are Redmond City Council favorites. Two school board members are also up for election.
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"All In For Kids" Campaign
Lake Washington Schools Foundation Supports Students and Families During Covid-19
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Relocation of Erratic Art Cost One Million Dollars
The City installed the $155,000 outside art too close to the light rail and it had to be moved.
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Lake Washington Schools will open fully in a remote setting.
This is not the model the district, parents and kids prefer as a district. IMO, the district has many staff members that won't be needed.
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Phase Two Construction Of Redmond Pool Is Beginning
Scheduled completion is Fall of this year.
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Seattle-King County Now In Phase 2 Of COVID-19 Regulations
Governor Inslee declared today King County is now in Phase 2 of COVID-19 regulations.
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Redmond Historical Society Asking For COVID Personal Statements
To submit personal statements or to record your observations, visit RedmondHistoricalSociety.org and click on the “Share My Story” button
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EvergreenHealth Participates In Global Remdesivir Study
Nine patients currently in EvergreenHealth’s care are enrolled in the study
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City Cancels Summer Events - COVID-19 Update
Derby Days, So Bazzar, Rockn' on the River and more all cancelled out of abundance of caution
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Dr. Jon Holmen Hired Superintendent
Dr. Holmen, past Deputy Superintendent of LWSD was hired by the school board to be the district's next superintendent.
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King County Gives Financial Advice During These Tough Times
King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert gives some excellent financial assistance advice to cope with the coronanavirus outbreak.