City News

Your weekly update from the City of Redmond.

Celebrate Welcoming Week

Mayor Birney has again joined the mayors of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, and Sammamish in proclaiming Sept. 8-17, 2023, as Eastside Welcoming Week. This is in alignment with the nationwide celebration of our country’s diverse cultures and an opportunity for communities to showcase their values through events that foster connections, collaboration, and belonging for all. Many events are planned in Redmond and across the Eastside to bring people together to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places.

Find events on the Eastside

Find King County Library System events and activities 

Learn About Redmond’s New Asphalt Art

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. The rainbow crosswalk is an artistic interpretation of the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag and is located at the crosswalk mid-block on Cleveland Street to welcome anyone living, working, or visiting Redmond into Downtown Park and all of the City’s public spaces.

Learn more about Redmond’s asphalt art

Keep Kids Safe

The 2023-24 school year starts this week. We all play a part in keeping students safe by driving safely in school zones. Follow these simple steps to keep our streets and students safe:

• Drive 20 mph or less in school zones
• Disconnect from distractions including your phone and navigation system
• Know the laws about when to pass school buses

Learn more on how to keep students safe

Be Prepared for Floodplain Hazards

Redmond property owners in the City’s floodplain areas will receive a 25% discount on flood insurance issued through the National Flood Insurance Program thanks to the federal recognition of the City’s floodplain management. Redmond again earned a class five rating from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS) by implementing policies and programs that protect property from the dangers of flooding. 

Learn more about protecting your property

Take Action to Protect the Environment

The City of Redmond has dedicated programs to reduce or eliminate pollution before it harms the environment. Our efforts are most successful when community members and businesses take action too! Please contact the City Spill Hotline at 425-556-2868 to report accidental spills, incidents, or pollutant releases that threaten the environment.

Find more ideas to protect the environment

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