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Redmond Seeks New Planning Commission Members

REDMOND, WA – 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. The commission makes recommendations to the City Council on pr...

Human Services Commission Seeks New Member

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond is seeking applicants for its Human Services Commission, which has one seat available. Individuals for this vacancy must live or work inside Redmond city limits with a zip code 98052 or live in unincorporated King County ...

Redmond Lights Returns to Downtown Park

REDMOND, WA – Redmond Lights, a winter celebration of art and light, will illuminate Downtown Park once again this year. The community can enjoy the free, month-long installation from Dec. 2, 2023 – Jan. 3, 2024. The free experience is open to all, with n...

Domestic Violence Suspects Arrested in Redmond During Annual Sweep

The Redmond Police Department (RPD) participated in an annual nationwide family violence warrant sweep on Oct. 25 in an effort to locate and arrest people with outstanding warrants. 

Multiple agencies joined forces during October for Domestic Viol...

Esterra Park Opens in Overlake Neighborhood

REDMOND, WA – 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. This 2.67-acre park is the first major privately-owned pub...

Redmond Police Seek Information About Recent Home Burglaries

Redmond detectives are seeking surveillance footage or anyone with information about a house burglary in the 18800 block of NE 68^th Street of the Woodbridge neighborhood between 7 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17.

During the burglary, the homeowner returned ...

Redmond to Launch a Small Business Resiliency Grant Program

REDMOND, WA – The City and OneRedmond are partnering on a small business grant fund, which will open for applications on Monday, Oct. 16. The program will offer relief in the form of one-time $5,000 grants to small, for-profit businesses that ha...

Affordable Housing Committee Recognizes Redmond’s Housing Element

REDMOND, WA – 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). In ...

Redmond Police Join Forces with Pink Patch Project to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

The Redmond Police Department is participating in the Pink Patch Project this month for the fourth consecutive year. The Pink Patch Project is a collaborative campaign among public safety agencies that promotes public awareness in the fight against breast...

Redmond Police Arrest 30-Year-Old Man in Operation Targeting Online Child Predators

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.  ...

City Seeks Feedback on Fee Studies

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond is asking community members affected by development services fees, to attend a meeting and provide feedback. The meeting will be held in person from 1 – 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 18, at Redmond City Hall in the Council Conf...

City Debuts New Asphalt Artwork in Downtown Redmond

REDMOND, WA – 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. This new artistic interpretation of the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Fla...

Redmond Police Remind Everyone to Follow Important School Zone Safety Tips

Students are heading back to school on Tuesday, Sept. 5. More buses will be on the roads, and more students will be walking and riding bikes near school zones.

Redmond Police Department reminds drivers to slow down and pay extra attention when kids are pre...

City Seeks Applicants for Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commissioners and Youth Advocates

Volunteer to help guide the future of Redmond’s parks, trails, and recreation

REDMOND, WA – 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. Commun...

Redmond Receives Grant from National League of Cities to Support Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond is proud to announce its participation in the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant program. As a selected participant, Redmond will receive a $15,000 grant to advance the suppo...

Message from Chief of Police Darrell Lowe

Dear Redmond Community,

Last week the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office’s Public Integrity Team released their filing determination regarding Andrea Churna, who was shot and killed by a Redmond police officer on Sept. 20, 2020.

T...

Area Police Departments Partner with Community Group to Spotlight Hate Crimes and Bias Incidents

The public is invited to an Eastside Community Safety Forum on Thursday, Aug. 10, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sammamish High School at 100 140^th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA, 98005. Dinner and childcare will be provided.

Law enforcement officials from the cities...

Redmond’s Poet Laureate Receives Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship

REDMOND, WA – 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. This award grants each recipient $50,000 and is gi...

Redmond Appoints New Finance Director

REDMOND, WA – 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.

Cochran, who has worked for the City of Redmond for more than 20 years, i...

Apply for 2024 Tourism Grant Funding

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond is now accepting applications for 2024 tourism grants. Grants are provided through the lodging tax fund for projects that assist with tourism development and promotion in the City of Redmond. The goal o...

Downtown Redmond Art Walk Debuts in the Downtown Corridor

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond will celebrate the arts this summer, with its first Downtown Redmond Art Walk (DRAW) in August. This new, arts-centric event brings together Redmond’s local artists and businesses for an evening of art beginning at 4 p.m....

Woman Charged for Arson at Redmond Apartment Complex

A 42-year-old Seattle woman has been charged with first-degree arson after setting fire to an apartment door with a gas can, placing the occupants of that unit and the entire complex in danger.

Based on security footage, witness reports, and thorough inves...

Mental Health Triage Kits Contain Items to Help Police Comfort Those with Autism and Small Children

Redmond police officers now carry Mental Health Triage Kits in their patrol vehicles to better connect with small children, autistic individuals, and members of the intellectual and developmental disability community. The kits contain sensory care items.&...

Redmond High School Student Completes FBI Leadership Program

The Washington State Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) selected a Redmond High School (RHS) student to represent Washington during the Youth Leadership Program at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA, from June 22 through June 30.

RH...

Redmond Selected to Participate in National League of Cities Capstone Project

Advancing road safety in Redmond

REDMOND, WA – 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, where cities are matched with strategic part...

Redmond Named Most Livable Small City in the United States

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond was ranked the most livable small city in the United States, according to a study conducted by SmartAsset. Redmond was among three Eastside cities named in the top 10 nationwide.  

With more than 75,000 residents ...

City Seeks Volunteers for the Design Review Board

Redmond, WA – The City is accepting applications for the Design Review Board. Two vacancies are open to Redmond residents within the city limits who are passionate about the quality of architecture and landscaping in the City. ...

Redmond Police Department Recognized for Co-Responder Program

Redmond Police Department staff joined other agency first responders and behavioral health specialists for the 4th Annual National Co-responder Conference in Spokane, WA, this week. The conference focuses on improving outcomes for people in crisis through...

Drone Light Show Returns to Redmond’s Derby Days

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of its drone light show at Derby Days 2023. Building upon the success of last year's show, Verge Aero is set to illuminate the skies of Redmond with...

City Selects Pilot Project to Improve Access to Light Rail

REDMOND, WA – 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. ...

City Seeks New Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commissioner and Youth Advocates

Volunteer to help guide the future of Redmond’s Parks, Recreation, and Trails

REDMOND, WA – 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. The th...

City Accepting Applications for the Library Board of Trustees

Redmond, WA – The City of Redmond is accepting applications for the Library Board of Trustees. The vacancy is a volunteer position and is open to Redmond residents within the city limits who have an interest in library-related issues and activit...

City Seeks Volunteer Arts and Culture Commissioner

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond is seeking applicants for one open seat on its Arts and Culture Commission. The Arts and Culture Commission continues to enhance the quality of life in Redmond by advising staff and City Council on publ...

Redmond Opens First Pop-Up Dog Park

REDMOND, WA – 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. The pop-up dog park will remain open thr...

Awards Ceremony Celebrates Redmond Police Department Staff

The Redmond Police Department held the 2023 Spring Recognition Ceremony recently to honor sworn officers and professional staff for their work during 2021 and 2022. The department did not hold a formal police awards ceremony for 2021 due to pandemic recov...

Redmond Police Re-Arrest Local Man on New Child Molestation Charges

Redmond Police detectives re-arrested Buckland L. Darrell on Tuesday, April 11, for having sexual contact with male minors. Darrell, 44, of Redmond, is charged with four additional counts of first-degree child molestation involving three new victims. He i...

Lodging Tax Advisory Commission Seeks New Hotelier Member

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond has one opening to serve on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). The member who fills the position would complete the remainder of an existing term through March 31, 2024, and then the member is eligible for two, fo...

Redmond Seeks Applicants for Derby Days "Do-Gooder" Scholarship

REDMOND, WA – The 2023 Derby Do-Gooder Scholarship is now open for applications. Presented by WM, the scholarship will be awarded at the 2023 Redmond Derby Days event on July 14 and 15. 

Currently in its eighth year, the Derby D...

Redmond Man Arrested for Attempted Child Rape as Part of Undercover Operation

Redmond detectives arrested a man on Tuesday, March 21, as part of an online undercover operation to target men who seek out minors.

Carl A. Mest, 61, of Redmond, is charged with two counts of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes and one count o...

Redmond Mayor Working to Identify Housing Solutions

Angela Birney Joins the Housing Supply Accelerator Partnership

REDMOND, WA – Redmond Mayor Angela Birney is participating on the steering committee of the Housing Supply Accelerator, a partnership between the National League of Cities (NLC) and t...

Redmond Man Arrested for Child Molestation

Redmond Police detectives arrested a local man last week after he allegedly had sexual contact with a male minor in 2020 while attending The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Redmond. Buckland L. Darrell, 44, of Redmond, has been charged with...

Three Dead After Shooting in Redmond Home

Redmond Police responded to a report of shots fired in a home in the 16700 block of NE 89th St. at approximately 1:45 a.m. on Friday, March 10. Three people are deceased after a suspected stalker broke into the home.

When officers arrived at the scene, the...

Redmond Police to Distribute Steering Wheel Locks to Kia and Hyundai Drivers

Kia and Hyundai owners may qualify for a free steering wheel lock from the Redmond Police Department. The locks are being distributed in response to an increase in thefts of certain models.

Redmond residents who own 2021 and older Hyundai vehicles with key...

Redmond is Gearing Up for its Annual Derby Days

REDMOND, WA – 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. This two-day festival features bicycle races at the Jerry Baker Me...

Eastside Climate Challenge Extended Into 2023

Easy Opportunities for Eastside Residents to Take Action on Climate Change

Redmond, WA – Community members in the cities of Redmond, Bellevue, Issaquah, and Mercer Island are invited to join the 2023 Eastside Climate Challenge, a joint campaign pr...

City Seeks Volunteers for the Library Board of Trustees

Redmond, WA – The City of Redmond is accepting applications for the Library Board of Trustees. This is open to Redmond residents within the city limits with a 98052 zip code who have an interest in library-related issues and activities. All board...

Redmond Affirms Commitment to Sustainability with the Purchase of an Electric Fire Engine

Redmond, WA – On Feb. 7, 2023, Redmond City Council authorized the acceptance of a grant toward the purchase of the City’s first electric fire engine. The Fire Department applied for and received a grant from the Washington State Department of Ec...

Redmond Police Department Deploys GPS-based Pursuit Management Technology

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. 

StarChase uses GPS technology to provide re...

Redmond Police Department Launches Crime Data Dashboards

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. 

The Use-of-Force Dashboard provides data from incidents where force was used by Redmond pol...

City Seeks Volunteer for Landmark Commission

Redmond, WA – The City of Redmond is seeking one new volunteer member for the Landmark Commission. One position is currently open to individuals who reside within Redmond city limits in the 98052 zip code and are interested in h...

City Seeks Volunteer Arts and Culture Commissioners

Redmond is recruiting for two commissioners and one youth advocate

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond is seeking applicants for two seats on its Arts and Culture Commission. The City is committed to having a commission that reflects the community&...

Redmond Senior & Community Center Celebrates Construction Milestone

Updated opening date announced

REDMOND, WA – Redmond’s new community gathering place continues to mark milestones and make great strides in construction. Next week, the community is invited to join the City of Redmond in celebrating the Redmond Senior &...

City Seeks New Parks and Trails Commissioner

Volunteer to help guide the future of Redmond’s Parks, Recreation, and Trails

Redmond, WA – The City of Redmond is recruiting applicants to fill one vacancy on the Parks and Trails Commission. Community members who reside within the 980...

Redmond Police Department Kicks Off Community Police Academy

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

The eight-week long program is free to those 18 years and older. This yea...

Human Services Commission Seeks New Member

Redmond, WA – The City of Redmond is seeking applicants for its Human Services Commission, which has one seat available. Individuals for this vacancy must live or work inside Redmond city limits with a 98052 zip code or live in unincorp...

Redmond Police Chief Darrell Lowe Elected President of King County Police Chiefs and Sheriffs

REDMOND, WA – Redmond Police Chief Darrell Lowe will serve as the 2023 president of the King County Police Chiefs and Sheriffs Association (KCPCSA). He served as vice president of the board for 2022.

KCPCSA was founded in 1998 and consists of executive and...

Redmond City Council Adopts 2023 – 2024 Budget

REDMOND, WA – The Redmond City Council adopted the City’s 2023-2024 biennial budget on Tuesday, Dec. 6, with a 6-1 vote. The preliminary budget is available at redmond.gov/Budget, and the final adopted budget book will be posted in the first quarter of 20...

Volunteers Needed for Redmond Salary Commission

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond is seeking volunteer Redmond residents who reside in the 98052 zip code to serve on the Salary Commission. The commission is tasked with reviewing and making updates to City Councilmember salaries. The City Council previo...

Redmond Detectives Arrest Suspect in a 2011 Cold Case

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.

Sinclaire was last seen on Nov. 8, 2011, near Factoria Mall in Bellevue. Her vehicle was later found in ...

Redmond Police Department Reaccredited for Highest Professional Standard of Policing

The Redmond Police Department achieved reaccreditation from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). The WASPC accreditation certification program certifies that the department is operating under best practices and standards for l...

City Seeks Volunteer Arts and Culture Commissioners

Redmond is recruiting for one commissioner and one youth advocate 

REDMOND, WA – 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. All bo...

City of Redmond Celebrates Groundbreaking for Final Phase of Redmond Central Connector

Redmond Lights Returns to Downtown Park

REDMOND, WA – Redmond Lights, a celebration of Redmond’s diverse winter traditions through art and light, will illuminate Downtown Park once again this year. The community can enjoy the free, month-long art and lights experience from D...

Redmond Recognized with Gold Award for Economic Development

REDMOND, WA – 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.

"We ar...

Redmond Police Department Becomes Washington’s First Autism-Certified Police

The Redmond Police Department is now the first police department in Washington state to earn the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, which is granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards...

Redmond Police Join Pink Patch Project to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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. This effort coincides wit...

Redmond Mayor Angela Birney Introduces Preliminary 2023 – 2024 Budget

REDMOND, WA – On Tuesday, Oct. 4, Redmond Mayor Angela Birney introduced the preliminary 2023-2024 biennial budget at the regular business meeting of the City Council. Over the next several weeks, Council will review and discuss the draft budget...

Redmond Celebrates One Year of Adopt-a-Drain

REDMOND, WA – Oct. 1 marks the one-year anniversary of Redmond’s Adopt-a-Drain program. The community-based program has successfully helped keep street drains clear of leaves and debris, preventing localized flooding and protecting str...

Redmond Seeks New Planning Commission Member

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond has an opening on the Planning Commission for anyone who lives within Redmond city limits. The commission’s role is to make recommendations to City Council regarding proposed amendments to Redmond&...

Redmond Police Department Deploys Body-Worn and In-Car Camera Systems

The Redmond Police Department (RPD) is now fully equipped with body-worn cameras (BWC) and in-car cameras for all marked patrol vehicles. Each officer has completed more than four hours of hands-on and classroom training prior to operating the camera syst...

Community Invited to Hear Project Ideas to Enhance Redmond’s Parks and Recreation

REDMOND, WA – 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). City staff have sp...

Redmond Celebrates Welcoming Week

REDMOND, WA – With a commitment to fostering an inclusive community, Redmond is proud to celebrate Welcoming Week from Sept. 9 -18. The City joins hundreds of other jurisdictions across the nation celebrating the contributions of all residents to the heal...

City Council Selects Name for New Community Center

REDMOND, WA – 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. The name recognizes the new facility...

Apply for Special Event and Tourism Grant Funding

REDMOND, WA – 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 promotio...

Redmond City Council Approves Resolution in Support of New Public Safety Levy

Redmond voters asked to fund comprehensive public safety services

REDMOND, WA – At their July 19 business meeting, members of the Redmond City Council voted five to two in support of adding a proposition to the November 8, 2022, King Coun...

Redmond Hosts Second of Five Public Hearings on City Budget

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond will host the second of five public hearings on the 2023-24 biennial budget on Tuesday, August 16, at 7 p.m. during the regular business meeting of the City Council. The community can watch the meeting remotely t...

Energy Smart Eastside Campaign Brings Savings on Heating and Cooling to Eastside Residents

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

REDMOND, WA – Starting this summer, Eastside residents in the cities of Redmond, Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, and Mercer I...

Help Plan the Future of Redmond

Redmond 2050 Community Workshops and Public Hearing are Happening in July 

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond invites the community to participate in workshops and a public hearing about the future of Redmond as part of ...

Community Invited to Share Feedback on Improving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Redmond

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

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond is committed to creating a Redmond in which all residents can fully and effec...

City Accepting Applications for the Library Board of Trustees

REDMOND, WA – 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 volun...

Register Your Neighborhood for National Night Out

REDMOND, WA – 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. All Redmond residents are invited to register...

Man Charged with Murder in 2019 Assault in Redmond

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

Based on anonymous tips and thorough investigations, Redmond Detectives arrested Bradley Hibbard on Thursday, June 2 for ...

Redmond to Host Four Public Hearings on City Budget

REDMOND, WA – 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. The community can watch the meeting remotely through redm...

Human Services Commission Seeks New Member

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond is seeking applicants for its Human Services Commission, which has one seat available. Individuals applying for this vacancy must live or work inside Redmond city limits with a 98052 zip code, or can live in uni...

U.S. Conference of Mayors Honors Mayor Angela Birney for Climate Leadership

REDMOND, WA – Redmond Mayor Angela Birney and the City of Redmond were recognized last week during the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 90^th Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada for the City’s climate preparedness work. Mayor Birney received an Honorable Men...

Letters of Interest Due to Serve on Pro and Con Property Tax Levy Lift Committees

REDMOND, WA – 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. Letters are due to Redmond’s city clerk by June 17, 2022, and shoul...

Redmond Community Invited to Attend a Meeting About the Future of Redmond’s Parks and Recreation

Help plan a future where everyone plays!

REDMOND, WA – 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. The meet...

City Seeks Community Members for Budget Team - UPDATED: June 16, 2022

REDMOND, WA – Every even year, the City of Redmond recruits a budget team of community members to support the City’s Budgeting by Priorities process instituted in 2008. The innovative budget process was used to develop the City&rsq...

Redmond Appoints New Directors of the Parks and Recreation and Public Works Departments

Redmond, WA – 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...

Community Invited to Celebrate Groundbreaking of the New Redmond Senior & Community Center

REDMOND, WA – 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. Brief remarks from Mayor Angela Birney an...

Message from Chief Lowe on Settlement with Churna Family

Dear Redmond Community,

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.

The original Redmo...

Eastside Cities Launch New Communitywide Climate Challenge for Earth Day

New Opportunities for Eastside Residents to Take Action on Climate

REDMOND, WA – In celebration of Earth Day 2022, the cities of Redmond, Bellevue, Issaquah, and Mercer Island have partnered to launch the regional Eastside Climate Challenge. The challenge ...

Apply Now for the Derby Days Do-Gooder Scholarship

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond is accepting applications for the 2022 Derby Do-Gooder Scholarship award, presented by WM. Currently in its seventh year, the Derby Do-Gooder $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior in Redmond...

Redmond Police to Host Community Catalytic Converter Etching Event

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. at the City of Redmond’s Mainten...

Redmond Police Arrest Suspect in Moving Company Scam

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. Thinh Quang Lu was charged with two counts of C...

Oregon Elementary Teacher Arrested for Attempted Rape of Two Children

Redmond Detectives arrested an Oregon elementary teacher on Friday, March 25 for communicating with minors for immoral purposes and attempted rape of a child. The detectives initiated a proactive undercover operation where they used decoy profiles on loca...

City Seeks Volunteer for the Library Board of Trustees

Redmond, WA – The City of Redmond has one opening on the Library Board of Trustees. This is a volunteer position, open to Redmond residents who live within the city limits and who have an interest in library-related issues and activities.

The board enhance...

City Seeks Community Feedback on the Future of Police and Fire Services

Derby Days Returns in Summer 2022

REDMOND, WA – Redmond’s signature summer festival, Derby Days, returns on July 8 and 9 at Redmond’s City Hall campus. This year’s event features live music, parades, carnival rides, local food, a beer and wine garde...

Redmond Hires New Chief Policy Advisor

REDMOND, WA – Mayor Angela Birney has selected Amy Tsai to serve as the City of Redmond’s new chief policy advisor. Tsai, who has served as a key strategic policy advisor to elected and appointed officials in Washington state for more ...

Human Services Grant Application Opens Soon with Informational Workshops Available

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond will open its grant application process for community organizations interested in applying for 2023-2024 human services funding on Monday, March 14, 2022. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday,...

Police Ask for Help Identifying Robbery Suspects

The Redmond Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man and woman who are suspects in a robbery at a local Redmond store.

On Feb. 6, at 9:22 p.m., Redmond Police responded to a robbery in progress at the Goo...

Redmond Police Arrest Former Member of USA Climbing Team for Child Rape - Correction Below

Redmond Detectives arrested a former member of the USA Climbing Team on Wednesday, Feb. 2 on three separate charges of third-degree child rape. 

Alexander Fritz, 28, of Seattle is accused of having sexual contact with underage athletes as young as...

City Seeks Volunteer for Parks and Trails Commission

Volunteer to help guide the future of Redmond’s Parks and Trails

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond is recruiting applicants to fill one vacancy on the Parks and Trails Commission. Community members who reside within the 98052 zip code a...

Apply for Special Event and Tourism Grant Funding

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond is now accepting a second round of applications for 2022 special event and tourism grants. Grants are provided through the Tourism Promotion Program for projects that assist with tourism development and promotion in the C...

Redmond Seeks Volunteers for Arts and Culture Commission

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond seeks applicants for its Arts and Culture Commission. One vacancy is open to individuals who reside within Redmond city limits in the 98052 zip code, and another is open to individuals who either live or work wit...

Redmond Man Arrested as Arson Suspect in Downtown Fire

A 23-year-old Redmond resident was charged on Thursday, Jan. 20 for the recent suspected arson in Downtown Redmond that destroyed two businesses and damaged three others. Tyndale Cubbo Santos Mariur, who identified himself as Tyn Santos, was arrested by R...

Redmond’s Human Services Commission Seeks Youth Advisor

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond is seeking a youth advisor for its Human Services Commission. The Commission oversees a broad spectrum of human service topics in Redmond including housing, hunger, health care, counseling, domestic violence, an...

Redmond Seeks New Planning Commission Members

REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond has two openings on the Planning Commission for anyone who lives within Redmond city limits. The commission’s role is to make recommendations to the City Council regarding proposed amendments to Redmon...

Redmond Appoints Laura Da’ as New Poet Laureate

REDMOND, WA – Redmond City Council has appointed Laura Da’ as Redmond’s new poet laureate for 2022-23. Da’ was selected through a robust process that included applying to an open call, followed by a selection panel of poets and Arts & Culture Commissi...