City News

Your weekly update from the City of Redmond.

Happy Holidays!

However you celebrate, we wish you and yours good health and cheer this holiday season. City facilities will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25. Fire, police, and other critical services will remain fully operational through the holidays. City Hall will reopen to the community on Thursday, Dec. 26.

Light Rail is Coming to Downtown Redmond

Earlier this year, we celebrated the opening of Overlake Village Station and Redmond Technology Station, and in the spring of 2025, we will celebrate the opening of two more – at Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond.

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Learn About Our New Budget

It is almost a new year and the start of a new budget biennium. Thank you to all of the community members who helped shape our biennial budget by sharing your priorities with us. You can learn more about the budget and other exciting projects online.

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Check Out How Many Crows Are Roosting in Redmond

Have you noticed more crows in Redmond lately? It’s because they’ve been coming here from UW Bothell over the last few years, according to UW Bothell faculty member Dr. Douglas Wacker. Why crows spontaneously change roosts is not well understood, but that seems to be exactly what is happening. Each year in mid-December, local Audubon Society Chapters count all birds by species, and Pilchuck’s Audubon counted over 9,800 crows flying south right past the well-known UW Bothell roost towards a newer roost in Redmond. Interesting fact: A crow roost is different than a nest. Crows make nests to hold eggs and raise nestlings. Crows sleep on a roost site, without nests, during the non-breeding season.

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New Card Service Fees Begin on January 2

The City of Redmond will start charging service fees of 2.99% for payments made with credit and debit cards in the Redmond ePermitting System (REPS), both online and in-person, as well as other over-the-counter payments made at City Hall beginning Jan. 2, 2025. Previously, the City paid these fees for the customer at the City’s expense. The cost has increased significantly in recent years but the City does not want to remove the popular payment option. The fee is being implemented to cover the cost for customers who would like to continue to use this payment option. Credit and debit card convenience fees took effect for utility billing in October and for Parks and Recreation registrations in December. Customers who wish to avoid the fee may pay with a check or cash by mail or in person.

Learn about REPS fees and payment options

New card service fees begin on Jan. 2

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