News Releases

This position is open to Redmond residents within the city limits who are interested in library-related issues and activities. Read on...

To encourage homeowners to replace their gas furnaces with energy-efficient heat pumps, Eastside cities have launched a campaign that makes it possible to save up to $6,400 when people “make the switch.” Read on...

The City of Redmond is accepting applications to fill two openings on the Planning Commission, and the positions are open to anyone who lives within Redmond city limits. Read on...

The City of Redmond is seeking applicants for its Human Services Commission, which has one seat available. Read on...

Redmond Lights, a winter celebration of art and light, will illuminate Downtown Park once again this year. Read on...

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Community members are invited to a ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Esterra Park (2808 Calder Avenue NE), to celebrate the opening of Overlake’s newest public space. Read on...

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The City and OneRedmond are partnering on a small business grant fund, which will open for applications on Monday, Oct. 16. Read on...

Last month, Redmond became the first city in King County to have its draft Housing Element updates for the comprehensive plan, known as Redmond 2050, reviewed and recognized by the King County Affordable Housing Committee (AHC). Read on...

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The City of Redmond is asking community members affected by development services fees, to attend a meeting and provide feedback. Read on...

Last week, the City installed its second asphalt art piece in Downtown Redmond, bringing visibility to and symbolizing Redmond’s support of the LGBTQIA+ community. Read on...

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The City of Redmond is recruiting applicants to fill two mid-term vacancies and two youth advocate positions on the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission. Read on...

The City of Redmond is proud to announce its participation in the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant program. Read on...

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The City of Redmond’s poet laureate, Laura Da’ was named one of 23 recipients nationwide to be awarded a fellowship from the Academy of American Poets Laureate. Read on...

At last night’s meeting, the Redmond City Council approved Mayor Angela Birney’s appointment of Kelley Cochran as the City of Redmond’s new Finance Department director. Read on...

The City of Redmond is now accepting applications for 2024 tourism grants. Read on...

The City of Redmond will celebrate the arts this summer, with its first Downtown Redmond Art Walk (DRAW) in August. Read on...

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The City of Redmond is pleased to have been one of thirteen cities selected to participate in a National League of Cities (NLC) Capstone Challenge Series. Read on...

The City of Redmond was ranked the most livable small city in the United States, according to a study conducted by SmartAsset. Read on...

The City is accepting applications for the Design Review Board. Read on...

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The City of Redmond is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of its drone light show at Derby Days 2023. Read on...

After concluding two rounds of robust community engagement through the Routes to Rails campaign, the City of Redmond is pleased to share that the Heron Rookery Trail wayfinding project was selected to pilot from June 7 through 28. Read on...

The City of Redmond is recruiting to fill one mid-term commissioner vacancy and two youth advocate vacancies on the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission. Read on...

The City of Redmond is accepting applications for the Library Board of Trustees. Read on...

The City of Redmond is seeking applicants for one open seat on its Arts and Culture Commission. Read on...

The City has opened its first pop-up dog park at Luke McRedmond Park in Downtown Redmond in response to the growing demand for spaces for pets (and their owners) to exercise and socialize with others. Read on...

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The City of Redmond has one opening to serve on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). Read on...

The 2023 Derby Do-Gooder Scholarship is now open for applications. Read on...

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Angela Birney Joins the Housing Supply Accelerator Partnership Read on...

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The City of Redmond’s signature summer event, Derby Days, returns on July 14 and 15 at Redmond City Hall campus, located at 15670 NE 85th Street, Redmond. Read on...

Easy Opportunities for Eastside Residents to Take Action on Climate Change. Read on...

The City of Redmond is accepting applications for the Library Board of Trustees. Read on...

Redmond City Council authorized the acceptance of a grant toward the purchase of the City’s first electric fire engine. Read on...

The Redmond Police Department recently deployed StarChase technology in patrol vehicles that enables officers to safely manage fleeing suspects while keeping police officers and community members safer. Read on...

Today, the Redmond Police Department launched two dashboards to give the public access to historical and current data on crime within the City of Redmond. Read on...

The City of Redmond is seeking one new volunteer member for the Landmark Commission. Read on...

The City of Redmond is seeking applicants for two seats on its Arts and Culture Commission. Read on...

Redmond’s new community gathering place continues to mark milestones and make great strides in construction. Read on...

The City of Redmond is recruiting applicants to fill one vacancy on the Parks and Trails Commission. Read on...

The Redmond Police Department is hosting a Community Police Academy designed to provide insight into the department and discover how RPD works every day to serve Redmond. Read on...

The City of Redmond is seeking applicants for its Human Services Commission, which has one seat available. Read on...

Redmond Police Chief Darrell Lowe will serve as the 2023 president of the King County Police Chiefs and Sheriffs Association (KCPCSA). Read on...

The Redmond City Council adopted the City’s 2023-2024 biennial budget on Tuesday, Dec. 6, with a 6-1 vote. Read on...

The City of Redmond is seeking volunteer Redmond residents who reside in the 98052 zip code to serve on the Salary Commission. Read on...

Redmond Police Detectives arrested 44-year-old Mark Raymond Frisby on Nov. 16, for the 11-year cold case homicide of Redmond resident Lorill Sinclaire. Read on...

Redmond Police Department achieved reaccreditation for a process that certifies the Department is operating under best practices and standards for law enforcement. Read on...

The City of Redmond is seeking applicants for one available seat on its Arts and Culture Commission, as well as a non-voting youth advocate position. Read on...

This morning, community members and elected officials gathered to break ground on the final phase of the Redmond Central Connector trail. Read on...

Redmond Lights, a celebration of Redmond’s diverse winter traditions through art and light, will illuminate Downtown Park once again this year. Read on...

The City of Redmond, Experience Redmond, and OneRedmond received an Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for their Geek Out Gold, You Stay We Pay program. Read on...

The Redmond Police Department is now the first police department in Washington state to earn the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation Read on...

Redmond Police Department (RPD) joins law enforcement agencies across the nation for the Pink Patch Project, a campaign that promotes public awareness in the fight against breast cancer and supports cancer research organizations. Read on...

On Tuesday, Oct. 4, Redmond Mayor Angela Birney introduced the preliminary 2023-2024 biennial budget at the regular business meeting of the City Council. Read on...

Oct. 1 marks the one-year anniversary of Redmond’s Adopt-a-Drain program. Read on...

The City of Redmond has an opening on the Planning Commission for anyone who lives within Redmond city limits. Read on...

The Redmond Police Department (RPD) is now fully equipped with body-worn cameras (BWC) and in-car cameras for all marked patrol vehicles. Read on...

Join the City of Redmond to discuss the future of Redmond Parks and Recreation at an online or in-person meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, in Council Chambers at Redmond City Hall (15670 NE 85th Street). Read on...

With a commitment to fostering an inclusive community, Redmond is proud to celebrate Welcoming Week from Sept. 9 -18. Read on...

At their Aug. 16 business meeting, members of the Redmond City Council voted four to one in support of naming the City’s new community center the Redmond Senior & Community Center. Read on...

The City of Redmond is now accepting applications for 2023 special event and tourism grants. Grants are provided through the Tourism Promotion Program for projects that assist with tourism development and promotion in the City of Redmond. Read on...

Redmond voters asked to fund comprehensive public safety services Read on...

The City of Redmond will host the second of five public hearings on the 2023-24 biennial budget Read on...

Discounts are available for heat pump installation, utility rebates, and low-interest financing Read on...

Redmond 2050 Community Workshops and Public Hearing are Happening in July Read on...

Complete a questionnaire and participate in a focus group to influence city services, policy, and direction. Read on...

The City of Redmond is accepting applications for the Library Board of Trustees. This is open to Redmond residents within the city limits who are interested in library-related issues and activities. All board and commission members are volunteers. Read on...

The Redmond Police and Fire Departments are proud partners of National Night Out and offer neighborhood visits on Tuesday, Aug. 2, by Redmond police officers, firefighters, and elected officials. Read on...

A 46-year-old Bellevue man has been charged with murder after assaulting a man in 2019 and leaving him on a Redmond roadway. Read on...

The City of Redmond will host the first of four public hearings on the 2023-24 biennial budget on Tuesday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m. during the regular business meeting of the City Council. Read on...

Redmond is seeking applicants for its Human Services Commission, which has one seat available. Read on...

Redmond Mayor Angela Birney and the City of Redmond were recognized last week during the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 90th Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada for the City’s climate preparedness work. Read on...

The City of Redmond is requesting letters of interest from residents interested in serving on one of two committees exploring potential levy lid lifts to fund public safety. Read on...

Join the City of Redmond for a virtual community meeting to share your ideas and feedback on the future of Redmond’s parks and recreation at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1. Read on...

Every even year, the City of Redmond recruits a budget team of community members to support the City’s Budgeting by Priorities process. Read on...

At last night’s meeting, the Redmond City Council approved Mayor Angela Birney’s appointment of Loreen Hamilton as the City of Redmond’s new parks and recreation director and Aaron Bert as the new public works director. Read on...

The City of Redmond invites community members to celebrate the commencement of the construction for the new Redmond Senior & Community Center during a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, June 2. Read on...

At a special meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, Redmond City Council approved a $7.5 million settlement to the family of Andrea Thomas Churna, who was shot and killed by a Redmond Police officer on Sept. 20, 2020. Read on...

Find new opportunities for Eastside residents to take action on climate change this Earth Month with the Climate Action Challenge. Read on...

The City of Redmond is accepting applications for the 2022 Derby Do-Gooder Scholarship award, presented by Waste Management. Read on...

Redmond Police Department is partnering with the City of Redmond to host a free community catalytic converter etching and painting event to help deter thefts. The event is on Saturday, April 23, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Read on...

Redmond detectives arrested Thinh Quang Lu, 29, on Thursday, March 24 in connection with a moving company scam that resulted in the loss of thousands of dollars in personal belongings for two local families. Read on...

Redmond Detectives arrested an Oregon elementary teacher on Friday, March 25 for communicating with minors for immoral purposes and attempted rape of a child. Read on...

The City of Redmond has one opening on the Library Board of Trustees. Read on...

The City of Redmond is engaging community members on how to fund Redmond's emergency services today and into the future. Read on...