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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)
January 6, 2026
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EvergreenHealth and Northwest University Partner to Train Physician Assistants: EvergreenHealth and Northwest University's School of Physician Assistant Medicine have announced a partnership to provide clinical training for physician assistant students in Kirkland, Washington. This collaboration aims to offer students practical experience while addressing the local demand for healthcare professionals. The initiative expands on a longstanding relationship between the organizations, which previously included nursing education. The partnership is intended to strengthen healthcare workforce development in the region. (Source: Redmond Neighborhood Blog on Jan 6)