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Questions by Deb Akerstrom Feliks Banel is a broadcaster and historian who focuses on Pacific Northwest history, geography, cartography,...

By Colleen Kemp Master pastel artist, art teacher, entrepreneur, and author, Dorisjean (née Mittmann) Colvin was well known in the...

By Paige Norman Karen Snepp’s family hails from Indiana, where Karen spent her early childhood years before moving to Glen Ellyn,...

By Paige Norman The Isackson family history in Redmond begins when John and Johanna (Jonsson) Bengston arrived in Redmond in 1887,...

Congratulations to Elisabeth Jenkins Baty! Her illustration below has been chosen as our winner, and this design will be featured on our...

Description: Built as a “workingman’s” hotel in 1910, the Panama Hotel and Tea House currently serves as a historic place to stay while...

By Paige Norman The Magnusons are members of one of the earliest pioneer families in Redmond. Gene’s grandmother, Edith Isackson Magnuson...

Program Chair Laura Lee Bennett had an opportunity to chat with attorney, indie filmmaker, and Humanities Washington speaker Steve...

Thank you for your interest in this Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with Steven...

Thank you for your interest in this Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with BJ...

By Paige Norman Frank (1916-2013) and Miye (nee’ Shiogi) (1923-2011) moved from the Beacon Hill area in Seattle to Redmond in summer of...

Redmond pastor and artist, Jason T. Dorsey, is working on a project called "The Bridges of Redmond" that will celebrate the Sammamish...

By Paige Norman Roger Trepanier was born in Connecticut to French-Canadian parents, growing up with 3 brothers and speaking French as his...

THANK YOU for joining us at our first virtual fundraiser on Friday, May 7th, 2021. Your support means so much to us, especially as we...

By Paige Norman Left: Weber House, Center: Wayne R. Hansen, Right: Lucille B. Hansen-Bellings with her two children, Christine and Tom....

Thank you for your interest in this Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with John...

By Laura Lee Bennett In December 2020, local artist Nina Vichayapai created an installation for Redmond Lights, the City’s annual holiday...

Thank you for your interest in this Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with Knute...

We bid a fond farewell to the Redmond Senior Center (RSC), which opened in 1990 under Redmond Mayor Doreen Marchione. The RSC was a hub...

Thank you for your interest in this virtual Saturday Speaker Series presentation! We hope you enjoyed this informative discussion with...