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February 1, 2026
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Christine Tennyson Himes, Former Redmond Mayor and Civic Leader, Dies at 96: Christine Tennyson Himes, a longtime Eastside resident and former Redmond mayor, died peacefully at her Monroe, Washington home on December 30, 2025, at the age of 96. Himes served on the Redmond City Council and became the first woman to hold the full-time mayoral position from 1980 to 1984. Her legacy includes efforts to balance local growth with preservation, contributing to the creation and maintenance of 19 parks and a trail system in Redmond. She was also active in historical preservation and local civic organizations. (Source: Redmond Neighborhood Blog on Feb 1)
December 14, 2025
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Mother Released After Pleading Not Guilty in Riverwoods Newborn Remains Case: A 40-year-old woman from Bellingham, Washington, has pleaded not guilty and was released by a judge after being charged in connection with the discovery of her newborn's remains in Riverwoods, Lake County. The incident stems from May 2020, when maintenance workers found a suitcase containing remains in a wooded area on Robinwood Lane. Authorities determined the remains to be human and conducted an investigation that led to the recent charge. The woman is awaiting further legal proceedings. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 14)
December 2, 2025
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Suspect in Shooting of West Virginia National Guard Members Charged with Murder: Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old from Bellingham, Washington, has been formally charged with murder after reportedly shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C., resulting in one fatality. Lakanwal appeared remotely before a judge from his hospital bed on Tuesday. The incident has drawn attention due to its impact on National Guard personnel and the broader community. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the case. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Dec 2)