Students receive hands-on experience while also supporting community’s need for more health care professionals
KIRKLAND, WA—EvergreenHealth and Northwest University’s School of PA Medicine have partnered to help students complete their degree and give them an opportunity to jumpstart their careers as physician assistants. This partnership is another example of how the two Kirkland-based organizations have collaborated to support health care professionals and the community’s health and wellness.
“EvergreenHealth has faithfully partnered with our health professions programs at Northwest University for two decades, first welcoming nursing students into their facilities to train, and now, our PA students,” said Northwest University School of PA Medicine Dean Heather Deibler, PA-C. “Many of our NU nurses went on to careers at EvergreenHealth, and we look forward to the day when our PA graduates serve there as clinicians. We sincerely appreciate EvergreenHealth’s commitment to help equip the next generation of health care professionals who will serve this community and Washington state for years to come.”
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| EvergreenHealth CEO Dr. Ettore Palazzo on right/ credit Anthony Bolante, PSBJ |
Pam's creation. Merry Christmas from the Yoder's!
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| Board Member Volunteers --BIOS |
REDMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
Quarter 1, Vol 28, No 1
SEATTLE – December 15, 2025 – Pagliacci Pizza has opened a new pizzeria in Old Town
Redmond, bringing new life to a familiar corner near the light rail station. The company’s
ninth Eastside location provides neighborhood residents with an inviting place for slices
and whole pies, easy takeout, and expanded delivery in Redmond and nearby
communities.
Pagliacci has transformed the former gas station at 16311 Redmond Way into a warm,
light-filled neighborhood pizzeria that preserves the original post-and-beam structure
and distinctive roofline. The design takes cues from the Pacific Northwest and
Redmond’s historic core, with white brick, striped wood cladding, and large windows
looking into the dining room and open kitchen. New landscaping, street trees, and
outdoor seating make the site more walkable and welcoming.
On Saturday, January 10, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Pagliacci will host a grand opening
party with a live DJ, swag, and free slices (while they last). Local muralist and pop-up
artist Dozfy will be on site creating custom live drawings on tote bags (provided by
Pagliacci) from guests’ pet photos.
“This new location is way overdue,” says co-owner Matt Galvin. “We have looked for
many years and finally were able to find the right location with the right landlord.”
As part of Pagliacci’s Envision Zero initiative, an effort to move toward carbon-neutral
operations with zero waste, the company has added an e-bike fleet to complement
deliveries from the Redmond store.
Every four years the Educational and Operations (EP&O) and Capital Technology and Facilities levies are up for renewal. The board took formal action to approve a Lid-lift of these 2026 levies at their meeting on October 6, 2025. These replacement levies will be placed on the February 10, 2026, ballot.
Currently, 16% of the Lake Washington School District budget is funded by these two "replacement" levies. The school board is proposing a special "excess" increase (that will be baked in for years) in the 2026 levy ask owing to:
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| Redmond FIFA World Cup Volunteers / Yoder |
June 19, USA vs. Australia 12 noon
Redmond Celebrates the World Cup Draw
More than 120 people enjoyed their Friday morning at the Archer Hotel in Downtown Redmond to celebrate the World Cup Draw. The celebration, which was hosted by the City of Redmond in partnership with Amazon, featured Sounders legends James Riley and Brad Evans as emcees. They shared memories from their professional days, fun soccer facts both locally and globally, and even facilitated a juggling contest for attendees. Riley and Evans also provided commentary when the pots were drawn for each group and engaged with the audience to see who they were most excited to watch.
The City of Redmond is preparing to take full advantage of the generational opportunities coming to the region next summer by showcasing Redmond’s connectivity to the region, celebrating the City’s diverse culture, and fostering an atmosphere of excitement and hospitality. For more information about the City’s programming for the World Cup, visit redmond.gov/Soccer.
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| Local FIFA World Cup Art / photo Yoder Do you see the ferry? Mt. Rainier? The Seattle skyline? |
Enjoy glowing lights and illuminated art all month long.
Getting there / Parking
Live performances
Art
Luminary walk from Downtown Park to Redmond Town Center
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| Toys for Tots is sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps. |
Looking for a festive holiday light display in Redmond (beyond "Redmond Lights"?) Drive to the "Toys for Tots" drop-off station adjacent Costco-Redmond on 185th Ave NE and NE 76 Street and give a toy donation.
Costco is a perfect place for buying affordable toys. Pam and I found some good ones! Drop-off times are Monday - Friday, 12/3 - 12/12 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Their holiday light display is amazing. It runs three blocks.
-- Bob Yoder, 12/2025
REDMOND, WA – Recology is opening a new store in Downtown Redmond, where customers can drop off difficult-to-recycle items, find Waste Zero products, speak with sustainability experts, get help with account issues, and pay their garbage bill in person. The Recology Store opening in Downtown Redmond is part of Redmond’s transition to a new waste hauler for the first time in over three decades and will be marked by a ribbon-cutting event from 1 – 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, at the new store located in the Bella Bottega Shopping Center, 8862 161st Ave NE, Ste. 104.
This week, I’ll be sworn in again to continue serving as your State Representative for the 48th Legislative District, and I’d love to have you there to celebrate with me!
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REDMOND, WA - At their regular business meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, Redmond City Council voted 6-0 to approve rebuilding a new teen center at the same location as the existing building, which closed in March. In their approval, Council included prioritizing expedience in construction, centering teen voices in the design process, and including music performance space and a dedicated recording studio to continue the Old Fire House Teen Center legacy. The decision was informed by the recommendation of the Old Fire House Teen Center Stakeholder Group.
The Council decision followed a robust, multi-round community engagement process that included online questionnaires, event tabling, listening sessions, workshops, and focus group meetings. Council also formed the Teen Services Subcommittee and joined six meetings with the Stakeholder Group to observe the process. The Stakeholder Group was facilitated by a communications and community engagement consultant contracted by the City and composed of members representing a range of backgrounds and perspectives, including teens, parents, service providers, commission representatives, and other community members.
Chris Bredeson, EvergreenHealth chief operating and strategy officer, left, and Jamie Phillips, president and chief operating officer at Seattle Children's, are seen July 1 at the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the launch of Neonatal & Pediatric Specialty Care Services at EvergreenHealth Medical Center.
Kirkland-based EvergreenHealth and Seattle Children’s have entered into a strategic affiliation for neonatal and pediatric specialty care services that will allow Eastside families to get specialized inpatient care from Seattle Children’s doctors at Evergreen’s Kirkland hospital, the parties announced today.
The affiliation took effect July 1, 2025 starting with pediatric cardiologists, neurologists, and general surgeons from Seattle Children’s, according to Chris Bredeson, EvergreenHealth's chief operating and strategy officer. More pediatric specialty services will be added over time, he said in an interview.
“It means a lot for patients to be able to have care in their community — and so we have a big initiative around improving access for people on the Eastside; and in the pediatric area, that's something we've heard from people over and over again that they don't like driving across the bridge to Seattle for all the reasons you can imagine,” Bredeson said. “They want to stay in the community, and so we're going to do everything we can to have as many babies stay as possible ... if they come through the emergency department, go to our pediatric unit, or if they're born at Evergreen.”
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These visits allowed us to share our role as a public hospital district, highlight our services, and discuss community investments.
Like many hospitals across Washington, EvergreenHealth faces significant financial challenges due to recent state and federal policy changes. We appreciate the opportunity to engage with our elected leaders on these issues and are grateful for their continued support and commitment to quality care."
Pictured: 48th LD Representative Osman Salahuddin, CEO Ettore Palazzo, MD, FACP, Director of Women's & Children's Services Tessie (Hughes) Foley, Chief Operating and Strategy Officer Chris Bredeson, MBA, FACHE, and Chief Financial Officer William Howe