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| Redmond Police Drone Center |
Below, is a link to King 5 video story on the Redmond Police Department's innovative drone program ... leading the way within western Washington State:
-- King 5, 11/26/24
This week King County launched new mobile crisis teams to help people experiencing a mental health, drug or alcohol crisis.
Teams travel across the county to de-escalate behavioral health crises and connect people to support services. King County added 10 teams for a total of 27 teams operated by the Downtown Emergency Service Center and Sound Behavioral Health.
“We’re building a robust crisis system where everyone has access to the care they need, when and where they need it — reducing hospital and jail visits,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “By expanding the number of mobile response teams, we're on track to ensure people in crisis can get 24/7 help from a specialized behavioral health team.”
Anyone can text or call 988 for help and support.
Seattle Times article, 12/5/24 (1 minute read)
Posted by Yoder, 12/5/24
King County property taxes fund this service.
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| Great Blue Heron "Species of Local Importance" Sammamish River, Redmond, WA. |
"I only caught part of your meeting last night, but it sounds like the State is requiring updates to the Critical Area Ordinance?
As a college educated biologist -- similar to Mayor Angela Birney -- Critical Areas are important to me. In the Ives Administration, I made "Species of Local Importance" and "Habitat of Local Importance" comments to the Planning Commission chaired by Mr. Snodgrass. After much discussion, the commission decided on the Great Blue Heron (GBH) and Riparian habitat, in which it lives.
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| One of Many Signs Staked in Downtown Redmond |
https://redmond.granicus.com/player/clip/2809
The video shows a packed house at City Hall with demonstrators peacefully holding SafeEastside signs -- "Demanding a Say on Low Barrier Housing in Downtown Redmond." 40 citizens commented.
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| Mayor Birney / credit Hopelink |
Different cultures celebrate the start of a new year in very distinct ways. For most, it's a time to rejoice, pause, and reflect on the past and future. A sense of normalcy returned in 2022 and provided an opportunity to build upon the lessons learned over the past few years. We have so much to be thankful for in Redmond, and I'd like to share some of the City’s accomplishments this past year:
Environmental Sustainability: In the area of environmental sustainability, we worked with the community to preserve and enhance our natural environment. And now it’s easier than ever to see that progress through our new Environmental Sustainability Data Dashboard. We completed a Climate Vulnerability Assessment to advise our long-range environmental planning efforts. And we partnered on programs and challenges to bring resources to you, such as the Redmond Climate Action Challenge and Energy Smart Eastside. Together, we planted trees, shrubs, and ground cover to expand and enrich Redmond's natural environment.
Connected Community: Creating connections and opportunities in our community continues to be an ongoing priority. Thousands enjoyed the return of Derby Days and the new elements to Redmond Lights. The City awarded lodging tax funds to over 22 Redmond events, and the Parks and Recreation Department returned to full in-person programming last year. We broke ground and are making tremendous progress on the new Redmond Senior & Community Center, which will soon offer arts, events, and recreational options for residents of all ages.
Infrastructure: City staff continued to work with and support Sound Transit’s light rail project in Redmond, bringing dependable access and connection to the region. And we continued to invest in our infrastructure by completing current projects and being awarded nearly $4.5 million in grant funds to leverage other transportation projects.
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| Pam and Zo at popular art installation (click pic to find Zo) |
There wasn't much new: Same five light installations. Relatively scant residents, and fun music on the pavillion. Unfortunately, food trucks don't have much room for parking at the downtown park. We did see an espresso wagon and ice-cream van. Sounds silly, but the colorful restroom lights fit in well with the show.
-- Bob Yoder, 12/10/2022, opinion
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| culture.snoqualmietribeweb.com |
I wanted to send a quick reminder about the Release the Kokanee event coming up next week, October 12th at 5:00 pm at the Lake Sammamish Boat Launch. We are excited to celebrate the work of this group, connect, and ceremonially release some of the kokanee we are working so hard to save. We hope you will join us at this KWG sponsored event.
Sharing: Please share the event with your staff, partners, supporters and friends! Feel free to use the attached flyer or share a post from the Lake Sammamish UWRP social media (Facebook, Instagram) or the Snoqualmie Tribe Ancestral Lands Movement (Facebook, Instagram). Event info web address: www.bit.ly/KokaneeRelease.
Please let me know if you have any questions or would like additional information.
Best,
Alix
Alix Lee-Tigner (she/her)
Lake Sammamish Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership Coordinator
(406) 868-1902
Trout Unlimited is "a rapidly growing community struggling to save its native Little Red Fish."
-- Posted with edits by Redmond resident and Trout Unlimited member Gary Smith.
