Redmond News

Sam Keller, a senior at Redmond High School, in one of just five students in the state of Washington, and one of only 91 in the nation, to achieve a perfect score (36) on the ACT. 

Way to go!

Whether disaster leaves you without electricity, gas, running water, phone service or more, you can prepare with just a few simple steps today.

The city recommends you stock your home with water and food, first aid, clothing and bedding, tools, and any special items. Keep the items you will most likely need during an evacuation in an easy-to-carry container such as a large, covered trash container, camping backpack or duffel bag.

Keep a smaller version of the kit in your car and at work. For longer term, you should be prepared to purify water. Store at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food for each person, as well as one gallon of water per person per day. Select foods that require no refrigeration, cooking or preparation, that are compact and lightweight and rotate the food supply every 6 months, paying attention to expiration dates.

The city also recommends you keep two first aid kits, one for your home and one for your car. 

You can also download the State’s “Emergency Response Guide.”

Learn more on Redmond's Disaster Preparedness Web site.

Hopelink organizers say that this season, more people than ever are seeking Hopelink’s help.

They are asking the community to be generous with donations of food, new toys and clothing and cash contributions this holiday season.

Hopelink’s wish list for donated nonperishable food includes the same staples that are needed year-round: canned fish, canned meals (chili, stew), rice, pasta, canned fruit, peanut butter, cereal, baby food, tomato products, 100% juice, cooking oil, potatoes and onions.

Hopelink is also looking for new toys, books, games and other gifts for children of all ages to give as gifts to families in need.

You can drop off a donations at Hopelink’s Redmond location, 16225 NE 87th Street, Building A, on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At the November 9 meeting of the Lake Washington School District Board of Directors, Superintendent Chip Kimball presented his recommendations for funding measures to place on the Feb. 9 ballot. His proposal includes a four-year Educational Programs and Operations Levy, a four-year Capital Projects Levy including both facilities and technology items, and a new bond measure that would modernize Juanita High School, provide space for expected enrollment growth, and prevent the associated overcrowding.

Dr. Kimball says  his proposal reflects public input from the six public meetings that were held and from online.

The Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy would renew the current levy, which provides over 19 percent of the district’s general fund revenues and will expire at the end of 2010. This measure approves a specific amount that the district can collect, which is capped by state law.