City News

Your weekly update from the City of Redmond.

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. 

In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) holiday, City of Redmond facilities will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15. Fire, Police, and other critical services will remain fully operational. Mayor Birney has proclaimed Jan. 15, as Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service in the City of Redmond. The day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.

Read the full proclamation

Be Prepared for Winter Weather

With winter weather in the forecast, be sure you know how to find the information you need.

• Power outages
• Snowy or icy roads
• Other weather impacts

Learn more at redmond.gov/Weather

Meet Redmond’s New Poet Laureate

Redmond City Council appointed Ching-In Chen as Redmond’s new poet laureate for 2024-25. Chen was selected through a robust process that included applying to an open call, a selection panel of poets and Arts and Culture commissioners, and individual interviews by the selection panel, Mayor Angela Birney, and the City Council. Chen is a lifelong educator, community organizer, poet, and the author of The Heart's Traffic (Arktoi/Red Hen Press, 2009) and recombinant (Kelsey Street Press, 2017).

Learn more about Ching-In Chen

Help Guide Our Sustainability Efforts

The City of Redmond is recruiting applicants to fill one youth advocate position on the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee. Community members residing or going to school within the 98052 zip code who have an interest in Redmond sustainability programs are encouraged to apply. The committee advises city staff on Environmental Sustainability Action Plan implementation efforts.

Learn more and apply today

Attend Startup 425 Small Business Coworking and Founder Chat

Join us on Thursday, Jan. 18, at Redmond City Hall (15670 NE 85th Street) for a dynamic day of entrepreneur and business owner coworking, followed by a founder chat. These two events will encourage startup and business owners to network with one another and hear from local founders and startup enthusiasts. Registration is required.  

RSVP for Coworking Event

RSVP for Founder Chat

Volunteer in Your Community

January is National Mentoring Month. Have you considered volunteering to mentor a young person in our community? Mentoring helps improve confidence, develop communication skills, exposes youth to new experiences and perspectives, and more. Learn how you can help by contacting the LINKS Lunch Buddy Program at Lake Washington School District or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound.

Learn about LINKS Lunch Buddy Program

Learn about Big Brothers Big Sisters

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