Charges filed against former Redmond youth leader

Redmond

Three child-molestation charges have been brought against a former youth leader at a Redmond church.

The charges were filed against Brent Alan Krum, who was arrested in March after a girl contacted police, saying Krum had molested her during the summer of 2004, when she was 15.

According to the charging papers, the girl, who knew Krum as a youth leader at the Summit View Church in Redmond, broke off contact, last speaking to him in November 2004. The documents said she went to police after Krum tried contacting her again this year.

He has pleaded not guilty to one count of third-degree child rape and two counts of third-degree child molestation.

Police said they have found computer evidence indicating Krum may have had relationships with others at the church, said Detective Brian Coats.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Redmond police investigations unit at 425-556-2581.

Fall City

Groundbreaking for new library today

A groundbreaking ceremony at 4 p.m. today will mark the start of construction of the $2.7 million Fall City Library, at 33415 S.E. 42nd Place.

The library construction is part of the $172 million bond to fund major upkeep and expansion of King County Library System libraries.

The 5,000-square-foot library is expected to be completed by early 2008. It will include a community meeting room, children's and teens' areas, more books and materials, wireless access and space for studying and reading.

Issaquah

Kaluzny withdraws from council race

Kate Kaluzny withdrew her name Tuesday from the City Council race for Position No. 7, citing personal reasons.

Kaluzny, a retired civil-rights and family-law attorney, announced her candidacy two weeks ago. Councilman David Kappler and resident Bill Werner are vying for the seat.

Nancy Davidson had held Position No. 7, but she submitted her resignation last June to spend more time with her family. Last summer, the City Council considered nearly a dozen candidates for the spot and chose Joe Forkner, a former councilman, to finish the term, which expires at the end of the year.

Issaquah

Open house has antiques, "old junk"

Issaquah History Museums will host an open house and "Old Junk Sale" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 24 at its Restoration Shop facility on the corner of Southeast Bush Street and First Avenue Southeast. Visitors can view antiques such as a set of vintage Burma Shave signs and a small railroad maintenance car known as a Fairmont speeder. Historic pieces will be for sale, including triple-block wood and flat-belt pulleys, old tools, saws and stoves.

Eastside

$1,000 scholarship to BCC available

Graduating seniors from 11 Eastside high schools are eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship to Bellevue Community College.

The new scholarship, funded by the BCC Foundation, will go toward the winner's first year of tuition. Applicants should have at least a 3.2 grade-point average and be from one of the following high schools: Bellevue, Interlake, Newport, Sammamish, Issaquah, Skyline, Liberty, Mount Si, Juanita, Eastlake and Redmond.

Students must apply through their guidance counselors by Friday.

Seattle Times Eastside bureau