(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!
News and Opinion on Neighborhoods, Schools and Local Governments of Redmond, WA.
Friday, September 29, 2023
Lake Washington School District Capital Projects, Sign Up For Updates
Juanita High School 2021 construction, Internet |
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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
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
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
Here we are with our Sports Participation Awards -- We were ALL winners!
UPDATED: Work Underway For Innovative "Anderson AMLI Project"
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
Saturday, September 23, 2023
COMMUNITY VOTER GUIDE - Just the Facts
The facts, and more...
Redmond Mayoral Contenders, BIO and Priorities
City of Redmond Mayoral contenders:
EvergreenHealth Public Hospital Contenders- BIO and Priorities
Redmond Council Position No. 7 Contenders - BIO and Priorities
Redmond Council Position No. 1 Contenders - BIO and Priorities
Redmond Councilmember Vanessa Kritzer, Uncontested
Redmond Councilmember Jessica Forsythe, Uncontested
School Board Director No. 5 Contenders - BIO and Priorities
Lisa Guthrie, School Board Director No. 2 Unopposed - BIO and Priorities
Lake Washington School District #414, Director District #2
Laliberete, Markert Contend for School Board Director 1
November 7th General Election
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
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
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.
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