Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
EvergreenHealth and Seattle Children's Enter Affiliation For Neonatal and Specialty Care
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.”
425 Business, 7/7/25
Monday, November 24, 2025
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Redmond Encourages Residents to Apply For Vacant Council Position
Redmond Encourages Residents to Apply for City Council Position #1 Vacancy
REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond today announced the official process and expected timeline for filling City Council Position #1, encouraging community members interested in public service to apply for the role, which is vacant following the resignation of Councilmember Osman Salahuddin.
The vacancy will be filled by a replacement voted on by members of the current City Council; Mayor Angela Birney will cast the deciding vote in the event of a tie. The City Council reviewed recruitment procedures at last night’s Committee of the Whole meeting.
The application is currently open and can be found here.The application period will run through noon on Friday, Jan. 2, with Council reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Councilmembers serve as the legislative branch of the City of Redmond’s government, providing direction to the Mayor on policy goals and objectives for long-term vision based on community values and needs. Council is responsible for adopting the City’s budget, setting fees, accepting grants, and overseeing financial and performance measures; adopting codes, zoning, and standards in city law and regulations; approving contracts, real estate transactions, claim settlements, and interlocal agreements; approving pay ranges and union contracts; advising the Mayor to support staff implementation of policies; and representing the majority position of the Council to the public.
The first round of in-person interviews will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 13, followed by final interviews with the top 4 candidates and Council voting on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Should a majority vote be reached on Jan. 20, the final preferred candidate will be sworn in that evening.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Redmond Lights Returns To Downtown Park
Redmond Lights Returns to Downtown Park, Expands to Overlake
REDMOND, WA - Redmond Lights, the City of Redmond’s annual winter celebration of art and light, will illuminate Downtown Park once again this year and, for the very first time, will expand its footprint to the Overlake neighborhood’s Esterra Park, as well. The community can enjoy the free, month-long art installations at both locations from Dec. 6, 2025, to Jan. 5, 2026. A Kick-Off Event will take place from 4 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Downtown Park.
“I look forward to joining our community in experiencing the wonder of Redmond Lights again this year,” said Mayor Angela Birney. “This year will be especially magical with new art and light exhibits at Esterra Park, in addition to the beloved traditions that bring us together this season.”
Sunday, November 16, 2025
NEWS FLASH!! Council Passes Motion To Rebuild Teen Center At Same Location
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Council decided on November 19, 2025 the OFH will be rebuilt. |
"After an extensive community engagement process, study of financial and other implications of different options, and reviewing the stakeholder group recommendation and focus group results, the Council passes the following motion to provide formal direction on the Old Firehouse Teen Center facility:
Rebuild the teen center on the same location. Prioritize expedience in construction, centering teen voices in the design process, and including music performance space and a dedicated recording studio to continue the Old Firehouse Teen Center legacy."
SOURCE: AM No. 25-184 Business Meeting Agenda, 11/18/2025
| AM No. 25-184 |
| Type: | Consent Item | Status: | Agenda Ready |
| File created: | 10/14/2025 | In control: | City Council |
| On agenda: | 11/18/2025 | Final action: |
| Title: | Approval to Rebuild the Teen Center on the Same Location. Prioritize Expedience in Construction, Centering Teen Voices in the Design Process, and Including Music Performance Space and a Dedicated Recording Studio to Continue the Old Firehouse Teen Center Legacy |
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Saturday, November 15, 2025
UPDATED: 1/6/2026: 2026 Redmond Executive And Non-Union Compensation Plan
They don't want to cut off the hands that feed them.
2026 Executive Pay Plan not counting, COLA (3.8%), bonuses, merit increases, health insurance, retirement, perks. Staff broke this link on 11/19/25
| AM No. 25-188 These links were broken by staff on 11/19/25 |
| Type: | Staff Report | Status: | Agenda Ready |
| File created: | 10/29/2025 | In control: | City Council |
| On agenda: | 11/18/2025 (compensation subject to Council approval.) | Final action: |
| Title: | Proposed Updates to the 2026 Pay Plans |
UPDATED 12/4/25: Redmond Elected Officials Compensation, The Budget
| Labor and benefits typically constitute ~ 55% - 70% of the operating budget for a municipality the size of Redmond. Council's primary responsibly is budget policy so why don't they deliberate more fully on labor and benefit expenses? Perhaps, they don't want to "cut off the hands (staff) that feeds them?" by 12/4 UPDATE: Council is deliberating on December 9, 2025 with a Consent on January 6th. Thank you President Kritzer and Councilmember Nuevacamina for initiating the review. Effective January 1, 2026: Council Member Monthly salary: Annual $28,234.80. [$27,600 in 2025] Council President* Annual: $28,234.80 [$27,600 in 2025] salary: *Council President receives an additional $200 premium per month. (Salaries are not including health insurance with perks, COLA (2.3%) travel, phone, educational conferences, community events.) Mayor Monthly Salary: Annual Salary: $173,914. (not including COLA (2.3%,) health insurance with perks, retirement, phone, transportation, education conferences, community programs, and sundry perks.) [$170,000 in 2005] Source: Altered from AM No. 25-1814 to AM No.25-188, 11/18/2025 Exhibit 14: 2026 Elected Official Pay Plan. (Staff broke this link on 11/19/25.)
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Thursday, November 13, 2025
EvergreenHealth Earns National Safety Award
EvergreenHealth Earns 14th Consecutive ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
KIRKLAND, WA—EvergreenHealth has been awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the 14th consecutive time by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard for excellence in patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.
“This recognition honors the collective work and vigilance of our physicians and staff and affirms the trust our patients place in us,” said EvergreenHealth CEO Ettore Palazzo, MD, FACP. “EvergreenHealth remains one of the very few hospitals in our region to receive consistent ‘A’ grades. This distinction reflects our leadership in patient safety and our dedication to delivering care our community relies on.”
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