Friday, September 29, 2023

King County Councilmember Sarah Perry, Out In Our Community

 

Out in Our Community!

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(Left): Earlier this month, we celebrated the stunning new crosswalk created by artist Jing Jing and sponsored by Pride Across the Bridge and the City of Redmond, Washington - Government; (Right) We joined the Indian American Community Services and their Senior Lunch program at the Beaver Lake Lodge in Sammamish!

Lake Washington School District Capital Projects, Sign Up For Updates

Juanita High School 2021 construction, Internet 

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-- Source:  LWSD website

Rumble in Redmond – Robot Combat Competition


Join us on Saturday, October 21st from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Redmond for the Rumble in Redmond Robot Combat Competition! Builders from all over North America will bring their robots to an all-out clash where innovation and excitement collide. This event will serve as a qualifying event for the Robot Combat League National Championship in May 2024, allowing passionate builders to compete at the highest level of robot combat. 

Competitors will unleash their custom-built remote-controlled armed with hammers, flippers, or blades, delivering stylish and crushing blows to their opponents. Builders invest days, weeks, or even months perfecting their designs for competitions. 

FREE ADMISSION 

This is an all-ages, immersive competitive experience. We invite all who are interested to attend! 

press release, OneRedmond

Thursday, September 28, 2023

UPDATED: 2023 League of Women Voters



The League of Women Voters offers Vote411.org where candidates are given the opportunity to submit written answers to their questions.  

Go to Vote422.org, enter your address, and find and compare your candidates' answers.  They are very informative; a good read! 

As of this date, (10/20/2023) David Carson, Jeff Cashman, Angela Birney, Osman Salahuddin, Janel Schermerhorn, and Linsey Yocum have submitted answers.   

I'll monitor the site for updates.     

Source:  
Allison Feher
Administrative Manager
LWV of Seattle-King County
1511 Third Avenue, Suite 900 Seattle, WA 98101
206-329-4848| www.lwvskc.org 

Redmond Recreation and Pool Programs

 

  • Swim School
  • Public Swim  (Lap, Senior, Youth Swim  & Adult Swim Lessons, Water Aerobics)
  • Adult Lessons
  • Masters
  • Lifeguard Training
  • Swim Team
  • Pool Rental
The Redmond Pool is new. Take a deep dive!  Read about the pool HERE.  

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

"Redmond Space District"

More satellites are made in Redmond, Washington than anywhere else in the world.

This brand was developed to showcase the dramatic growth of Redmond’s Space Cluster. According to research by Alliance Velocity, Redmond companies produce almost half of the satellites in earth’s orbit, and are projected to manufacture more than 75% of the world’s satellites in the near future based on current and future FCC approved satellites. 

Redmond has a long history in the space industry dating back to 1967 when Aerojet Rocketdyne, broke ground on their first site in Redmond. Today, Redmond is home to an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem alongside two of the largest satellite manufacturers in the world: SpaceX, and Amazon Project Kuiper. 

Along with the two satellite manufacturing giants, Redmond’s robust and growing commercial space sector also includes Honeywell Aerospace, Kymeta, Microsoft’s Azure Orbital, RBC Signals, Spectralux, and Triumph providing a rich environment for small businesses like Xplore to locate in Redmond to grow and prosper. 

Source:  excerpts and edits from OneRedmond press release, 3/30/2023

OneRedmond is a public-private partnership for economic and community development. Supported by local private sector businesses in close partnership with the City of Redmond. OneRedmond strives to be the difference maker in connecting our local companies and educational community with resources to keep our local economy stable and growing. For more information go to www.OneRedmond.org

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Senior Center "Camp WeGO" Smashing Success


Pam and I were lucky to participate in the the Senior Center's WeGo Sports camp last month. It's for ages 50+. Having a 22-year age "buffer" we were shoe-ins. The sports themed  camp was at the city's iconic Farrel-McWhirter ParkSara Bouwman curated some fun and stimulating games. The barbeque was tasty. The sing along touched me with familial nostalgia.   Marty Boggs, the Center's manager, lined up sportscaster and storyteller Tony Ventrella as guest speaker. (Marty and Tony are sitting on the lower right.)  He and his staff truly put on an incredible camp.  It was so sad to hear after over 25 years with the city Marty's retiring.  He's moving to a charming city, into a custom home, surrounded by his family. 

Here we are with our Sports Participation Awards -- We were ALL winners!

UPDATED: Work Underway For Innovative "Anderson AMLI Project"

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FedEx, Value Village and 8 small businesses are removed or re-located:
Dog Day Care, Romos, Gyros 2 Go, Costumes, Fun&Study, Kim's Hair
and Malt & Vine.  

                                                        AMLI  PROJECT  DEMOLITION
                                             Correction:  FedEx moved  next to Jersey Mikes  

Location:  AMLI:  Redmond Way & Avondale Way.  Adjacent McDonalds and Anderson Park; in the old Value Village mall

The applicant proposes the construction of two adjacent buildings, referred to as the “West” building and the “East” building respectively. The project includes a "pouch porch" dog run with space for hop scotch, 4-square and living green walls.  The applicant is proposing a woonerf on Avondale Way to safely connect the buildings.

Plantings and a green wall element were added along the ground level to enhance the pedestrian experience along the Redmond Central Connector. Two variations for the integration of planters and vertical green wall trellises are proposed to create visual interest along the concrete wall. 

The west building is a mix of residential and retail uses and varies in height ranging from five to seven-stories. 11,070 sf of commercial retail uses located along Redmond Way. On levels two through seven, there are 249 residential units. 237 internal parking stalls are also provided at ground levels B1 and subterranean levels L1

The east building is six stories and is a multi-family apartment building. Residential amenity space is provided at the ground level. On levels two through six, there are 127 residential units. 205 internal parking stalls are also provided at ground levels B1 and subterranean levels L1. 

A future elevated rail line is proposed south of the project as a part of the Sound Transit Downtown Redmond Link.

-- Design Review Board, April 2022

Three additional posts on this innovative AMLI project are HERE.

Prepared by Bob Yoder, 9/26/2023

Monday, September 25, 2023

It's SalmonSEEson, good viewing locations


It is Salmon SEEson! Adult salmon are making their trip from saltwater to our local streams to spawn. With luck, patience, and good timing, you can watch this amazing Pacific Northwest ritual. The trestle over the Sammamish River on the Redmond Central Connector is a great viewpoint. -- City of Redmond

Juel Park, the bridge over Leary Way, the "rusty bridge" and 90th Street Bridge over the Sammamish River also are good local viewing spots. 

-- Bob Yoder, 9/25/2023

Saturday, September 23, 2023

COMMUNITY VOTER GUIDE - Just the Facts


Check it out...

 The facts, and more...

  posted by Bob Yoder, 10/20/2023

Redmond Mayoral Contenders, BIO and Priorities


 City of Redmond Mayoral contenders:

JERALEE ANDERSON


ANGELA BIRNEY

EvergreenHealth Public Hospital Contenders- BIO and Priorities

 

EVERGREEN HEALTH Public Hospital District No 2
Commissioner No. 6 Contenders

JEFFREY CASHMAN
Commissioner Position No. 6


AMBER WISE
Commissioner Position No. 6

Redmond Council Position No. 7 Contenders - BIO and Priorities

 City of Redmond Council Position No. 7
Contenders

DAVID M. CARSON
Redmond City Council Position No. 7


ANGIE NUEVACAMINA
Redmond City Council Position No. 7

Redmond Council Position No. 1 Contenders - BIO and Priorities


 Redmond City Council Position No. 1 
Contenders

NATE NIEDERHAUSERN
Redmond Council Position No. 1

OSMAN SALAHUDDIN
Redmond Council Position No. 1

Redmond Councilmember Vanessa Kritzer, Uncontested

 

City of Redmond Council Position No. 5
Uncontested

VANESSA KRITZER
Redmond Council Position No. 5

Redmond Councilmember Jessica Forsythe, Uncontested

 

Redmond City Council Position No. 3
Uncontested

JESSICA FORSYTHE
Redmond Council Position No. 3

School Board Director No. 5 Contenders - BIO and Priorities

 

Lake Washington School District #414, School Board Director Position No. 5 
Contenders

JANEL SCHERMERHORN
District School Board Director No. 5

LINDSEY YOCUM
District School Board Director No. 5


Lisa Guthrie, School Board Director No. 2 Unopposed - BIO and Priorities

Lake Washington School District #414, Director District #2


LISA GUTHRIE
School Board Director District No. 2

Laliberete, Markert Contend for School Board Director 1

  November 7th General Election

Lake Washington School District #414, Director District No. 1
Contenders


ERIC LALIBERTE
School Board Director No.1
Priorities and BIO



ANDY MARKERT
School Board Director No. 1
Priorities and BIO


Friday, September 22, 2023

Normon Seabrooks, Virgil Snyder Unopposed, EVERGREEN HEALTH Public Hospital Commission

 EVERGREEN HEALTH Public Hospital District No. 2
Commissioners Unopposed 
 

 NORMON SEABROOKS
Commissioner Position No. 3


VIRGIL SNYDER
Commissioner Position No. 7

Thursday, September 21, 2023

City of Redmond's Button Truck


I was walking my dog and saw this monster of a truck on 166th across from the middle school.  It's installing the small yellow reflector "buttons" that mark the lanes of our roads.  Zoey jerked on the leash and it was over!

-- Bob Yoder, 9/21/2023 

Monday, September 18, 2023

NAMI Eastside Annual Fundraiser

 

NAMI Eastside is holding their Annual Fundraiser Luncheon on October 5th at the Marriot, Redmond.

SUPPORT NAMI Eastside AND Register for the Luncheon HERE! 


Saturday, September 16, 2023

UPDATED: OneRedmond 2023 Mayoral Forum


This clip captures the introductory remarks of Mayor Angela Birney and Councilmember Jeralee Anderson at the "OneRedmond Mayoral Forum," sponsored by NELSON Legacy, Meta, and Microsoft.  The forum was held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 9/15.  

Series of forum pictures courtesy of OneRedmond.



-- Video and post by Yoder, 9/16/2023

Redmond Police Arrest Man Preying Online For Children

City of Redmond, WA.

Redmond detectives arrested a man on Tuesday, Sept. 12, as part of an online undercover operation targeting the sexual abuse of minors.

Christopher Remsing, 30, of Kent, is charged with two counts of Attempted Rape of a Child in the First Degree.  

Detectives posted an online advertisement seeking a babysitter directed at adults wanting unsupervised access to minor children.  

Remsing responded to the ad and made numerous statements indicating he was sexually interested in children and would trade access to them for babysitting services.

The detective provided an address in Redmond.

When Remsing arrived at the address, he was contacted by Redmond police and arrested. He was carrying a backpack containing condoms, toys, and children’s movies.

Search warrants were executed on his vehicle and apartment. Detectives located several hundred pairs of children’s underwear and articles of clothing, along with multiple electronic devices that are currently being forensically examined. The investigation is ongoing.

Remsing was booked into the King County Jail on $750,000 bail.

“We are committed to catching and holding accountable anyone who engages in the sexual exploitation of a child,” said Redmond Police Chief Darrell Lowe. “These crimes can happen anywhere. We are dedicated to identifying and catching predators before they can victimize a child.”

UPADATED, 9/21: "Redmond Neighborhood Blog" Candidate Endorsement Policy

                                                                                     


Please know, "Redmond Neighborhood Blog" is NOT endorsing candidates this election cycle, rather presenting the facts without bias, to the best of it's ability.  

EvergreenHealth Public Hospital District No. 2
Position 6 Candidate Websites

Jeffrey Cashman, At Large (currently appointed, not elected)
Amber Wise, At Large

Redmond Council Candidate Websites: 

                                              Position #1                                                 

Position #7

Position #5

Position #3

City of Redmond Mayor Websites:


LWSD School Board Director Websites:

Director District No. 1

Director District No. 2

Director District No. 5

-- Bob Yoder, Editor, Reporter of Redmond Blog