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Remembering Dick Ramsey 1933 – 2023

"Dick" Ramsey, former owner of Ostroms Drug & Gift in Kenmore, passed away June 4, 2023. Richard Eugene "Dick" Ramsey of Kenmore, WA, died peacefully at 90 years of age on June 4, 2023 after sharing an afternoon with his children. Dick was born January 31, 1933 in Omak, WA,…
SuzanneG
November 26, 2023
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National STEM Day – November 8, 2023

  National STEM Day is November 8, which celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM, education throughout the United States. More recently, the Arts have been recognized as another vital component, so the acronym STEAM is also frequently used. The purpose of National STEM Day is to encourage youth interest and…
SuzanneG
October 30, 2023
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The Season of Gratitude

For many, November is a time of anticipation. We look forward to eating good food, visiting with family and friends, and cheering on our favorite football team. Often, with the coming of the Thanksgiving holiday, our thoughts turn to gratitude. Though many are familiar with personal rituals that are meant…
SuzanneG
October 29, 2023
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Fresh Air in Kenmore

Get Some Fresh Air!... Get out and get some fresh air on September 7, the International Day of Clean Air, a time to recognize the amount of work that must be done to reduce the effects of smog, smoke, airborne chemicals like excessive CO₂, and other forms of harmful air…
SuzanneG
August 17, 2023
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2023 Kenmore Heritage “Then and Now”

Kenmore Heritage Society – Then and Now The Kenmore Heritage Society (KHS) was founded in 1998, the same year our area incorporated as a city, and to this day is dedicated to the research, preservation, and celebration of the stories of the people from these surroundings -- past, present, and…
SuzanneG
July 31, 2023
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Kenmore City Hall “Then and Now”

Through the Years–Kenmore City Hall Kenmore City incorporation ceremony in front of the first makeshift City Hall. Jack Crawford, first mayor of Kenmore is speaking. Kenmore’s First City Hall Kenmore became Washington’s newest city on August 31, 1998, and began conducting its business in an empty storefront at 6524 NE…
SuzanneG
July 31, 2023
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Kenmore Housing Then & Now

The City of Kenmore will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of incorporation this August but the history of people living in Kenmore dates back well over 100 years. We know that in 1888 in what is now the Arrowhead neighborhood, Reuben J. Crocker was the first homesteader, and the first home…
SuzanneG
July 31, 2023
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World Bicycle Day – June 3rd

The Amazing Bicycle According to the Global Bicycle Index Study of 2022, Utrecht, Netherlands ranks first among the most bike-friendly cities in the world. A simple and sustainable means of transportation, biking is celebrated for its health benefits and role in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. With these advantages…
SuzanneG
May 27, 2023