City News

Your weekly update from the City of Redmond.

Enjoy Redmond Lights

You still have one more week to stop by Downtown Park and see Redmond Lights! Take an evening stroll to experience illuminated artwork throughout the park and make it a complete outing by visiting our Downtown businesses and restaurants. Perfect for a family outing, date night, or peaceful evening walk, the displays offer a magical winter experience through Jan. 6.

Plan your visit

Happy New Year!

We wish you a very happy and healthy new year. In observance of the holiday, city facilities will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1. Fire, police, and other critical services will remain fully operational through the holiday. City Hall will reopen to the community at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2.

Share Your Best Photos of 2024

As we head into 2025, let’s take a look back at the highlights of 2024. Send us your photos and details of the best thing you experienced in Redmond this year for use in future city publications, like social media, newsletters, and more. We want to see those memorable moments you captured around the City!

Share your photos

Support Available for Residents and Businesses Impacted by the November Windstorm

Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Washington businesses and residents affected by the Bomb Cyclone that occurred Nov. 17 - 25. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) declared a disaster in response to a request SBA received from Gov. Jay Inslee on Dec. 19. The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in Chelan, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Pierce, Snohomish, and Yakima counties in Washington.

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Be Aware of Changes to Utility Billing Payment Options

Online autopay with an electronic check, credit card, or debit card will end on Jan. 1, 2025. The City of Redmond can no longer support the option to make recurring payments through autopay because the cost has increased significantly in recent years. Customers using online autopay with electronic checks, credit cards, or debit cards should consider switching to direct debit autopay. To sign up for direct debit from your checking or savings account, fill out this direct debit application (PDF) and return it to City of Redmond Utility Billing along with a voided check or an ACH letter from your bank. Please contact Redmond Utility Billing at 425-556-2152 or email questions to UtilityBilling@redmond.gov.

Learn more about Utility Billing

New Right of Way Use Fees Take Effect

A new fee system for the extended closure of the public right of way (ROW) by private businesses, such as construction, begins this week on Jan. 1. Previously, the City allowed the closure of the public right of way for the benefit of private businesses without charging a use fee or excise tax. Now, to balance the needs of private businesses and the needs of the community, the City will collect a ROW use fee and the state-required excise tax for extended closures of the public right of way.

Learn more about right of way use permits and fees

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