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Your weekly update from the City of Redmond.

Meet New Public Servants Chewbacca and Raider

Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer with this month’s Our Stories Redmond Connections video, where Mayor Birney and Buttons introduce Redmond’s new Police K9 officer Chewbacca, or Chewie, and Fire support dog Raider. Learn about their critical, faithful, and caring work with their partners that add tremendous value to our community and organization.

Watch the Our Stories Redmond Connections video

Read the video transcript

Stay Informed about the Redmond Technology Station Bus Loop Opening

Last week, the Redmond Technology Station bus loop opened for Microsoft Connector buses, and on Sept. 2, it will open to the public when King County Metro and Sound Transit begin using the loop. The opening aligns with Metro’s regular service updates. This loop is part of light rail coming to Redmond and increasing connectivity in the region.

Learn more about upcoming Sound Transit service changes

Learn more about upcoming Metro service changes

Learn About the Tree Health Assessment

The City has hired an arboriculture consulting firm to conduct a health and risk assessment of trees located on city-owned parcels and rights-of-way. Hazardous trees will be identified for future pruning or other mitigation work to keep our community safe. You may see our consultants out in our public spaces now through December of 2023. Questions about this assessment can be submitted through the Q-Alert system.

Help Shape the Future of Redmond

Planning for growth helps us build a city that meets the needs of the community and reflects the vision for how the community will look and function. We are seeking feedback on complete communities, a place where you can meet all your basic needs by walking or rolling close to home. Share your ideas with us throughout the summer. You can also stop by Woodblock (16175 Cleveland Street) from 5 – 7 p.m. on Aug. 17, during the Downtown Redmond Art Walk, to learn more about how the City is planning for the future and changes coming to Redmond neighborhoods.

Learn more and share feedback

Celebrate the Together Center

Join the community celebration for the grand opening of the new Together Center (16305 NE 87th St, Redmond) from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. This new facility, which envisions a healthy, housed, and thriving community where people easily access a range of compassionate services in one location, is home to 280 units of affordable housing and more than 20 agencies that provide critical services including health, mental health, higher education, child development, and more. Come tour the three new buildings during the grand opening event.  

Learn more and register for the grand opening

Stay Cool and Safe In the Heat

When it is hot, stay cool with Redmond’s splash pads at Downtown Park and Grass Lawn Park. Here are a few other ideas for chilling and staying safe in the summer heat.

• Stay out of the sun
• Spend more time in air-conditioned places
• Dress in lightweight clothing
• Drink fluids like water, sports drinks, and juices, but avoid alcohol and caffeine
• Check in on your elderly neighbors and relatives
• Childproof open windows
• Never leave children or pets in parked cars

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