The following 2 Line Train problems were reported by Sound Transit today, June 11:
Marymoor Village Station - Elevator 1 unavailable until further notice. Elevator at Exit A.
2 Line trains are sharing one track at the BelRed Station until further notice due to maintenance activity.
2 Line trains are sharing one track from Redmond Technology Station to Downtown Redmond Station until further notice.
2 Line Downtown Redmond Station - Elevator 2 unavailable until further notice. Exit A.
Contact Sound Transit to be put on service alert texts. 888-889-6365
The City may close down the Old Fire House Teen Center "for safety reasons" despite over 3,400 signatures to keep it open. Ironically, the Nelson Legacy Group (NLG) headquarters is directly adjacent to the Teen Center. NLG the largest landowner and developer in Redmond.
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From the COR Marketing Department: "Redmond is planning for the future of Redmond’s younger residents and wants to understand how to best serve the community of teens (approximately 13 to 19 years old), now and in the future.
Throughout spring 2025, the City will engage with the community to learn more about what Redmond teens need, how the City can best serve their interests, and where services are needed the most.
For more information on the project and the history of teen services in Redmond, visit redmond.gov/TeenServices."
-- redmond.gov 4/8/2025
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On 04/15/25, twenty-two teens spoke pasionately to Council of the importance of the Redmond Fire House Teen Center, comparing it to how "sterile" and unwelcoming the Marymoor Community Center is. Hear their passionate testimonies at this link:
https://redmond.granicus.com/player/clip/3096?view_id=2&redirect=true
-- Bob Yoder, 4/18/25
Redmond is a welcoming city, with a strong commitment to cultivating an inclusive community, where everyone feels valued, supported, and connected. The City actively creates an environment where all residents can fully access city services, influence local policy, and feel a sense of belonging and safety. In 2017 and 2020, the City Council passed resolutions No. 1465 and No. 1534, respectively, affirming its commitment towards a culturally inclusive community, as well declaring Redmond as a hate free zone.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Redmond Police Department would like to provide some clarification after recent inquiries from residents concerned about immigration enforcement and possible future interaction with immigration officials.
What is the Redmond Police Department’s role in immigration enforcement?
The Police Department does not enforce immigration violations. State law and department policy prohibit Redmond Police officers from asking or collecting information about a person’s immigration or citizenship status, unless there is a connection with a state or local criminal investigation, and officers may not detain a person solely to determine immigration status.
Will the police report me or give my information to immigration authorities?
Under state law and policy, the Department is restricted from sharing information with immigration officials, except under certain circumstances as required by law, such as a valid court order.
Will the police help immigration officials with raids or other operations?
The Redmond Police Department would not typically be involved in federal immigration operations at all. If requested, the Department would provide only support services, such as traffic control or peacekeeping efforts for public safety reasons.
What should I do if immigration officials approach me or knock on my door and want to talk to me?
Review these Northwest Immigrant Rights Project materials.
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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.
