March 2011
03/29/11 Blue Ribbon Committee Formed to Plan Redmond’s Centennial
Redmond mayor, John Marchione, announced the formation of the Centennial Blue Ribbon Committee, whose task is to help identify key areas of interest for the city’s Centennial celebrations.
03/25/11 Traffic Safety Cameras
Redmond mayor, John Marchione issued a statement Friday upon receiving news that a petition to place an initiative on the November ballot regarding the City’s Traffic Safety Camera pilot program will soon be distributed for signatures.
03/23/11 Learn About the Unusual and Offbeat
The Redmond Senior Center (RSC) will host a speaker from Humanities Washington on Tuesday, April 12 from 1 to 2 pm at 8703 160th Avenue NE.
03/22/11 First Friday Coffee Chats at Redmond Senior Center
The Redmond Senior Center (RSC) First Friday Coffee Chat on April 1 from 10 to 11am will feature Robin Brown, Street Department supervisor.
03/15/11 How to Help Japan’s Disaster Victims
While the devastating Japan earthquake and tsunami have passed, the recovery and mourning has just begun.
03/08/11 Human Services Commission Needs New Member
The City of Redmond has an opening on the Human Services Commission for anyone who lives or works within Redmond’s city limits.
03/07/11 Register Now for Redmond Digital Arts Festival
Redmond’s third annual Digital Arts Festival will take place on March 18 and 19 at DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond Campus.
03/07/11 Redmond Mayor Selects New Fire Chief
Monday, March 7, Redmond Mayor John Marchione chose Kevin Donnelly for the City’s new Fire Chief. Mr. Donnelly is currently the Fire Chief for Lodi, California (population 65,000).
03/07/11 Learn the Fun Side of Science with Science Spectacular
Mad Science is coming to the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center on Friday, March 11 at 6:30pm to dazzle kids and adults alike with their entertaining Science Spectacular.
03/07/11 Alaska Guide to Teach Class on Fly Fishing
Well known Alaska Guide and Outfitter, Dick Lange, will teach a class on fly fishing for the City of Redmond Recreation division.
03/02/11 Traffic Detour for Storm Damage in South Redmond
An afternoon windstorm caused two trees to fall in the 2800 block of West Lake Sammamish Parkway.
03/02/11 Redmond Police Officer, Medics Save Father’s Life
When police officers receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training at the police academy, it’s usually years, if ever, that they need to utilize those skills.
03/01/11 Fifth Annual Classic Rockathon at OFH Teen Center
The Old Fire House Teen Center (OFH) is calling all aspiring young musicians from all genres to the fifth annual OFH Classic Rockathon.
03/01/11 S & P Affirms Redmond’s AAA Credit Rating
Standard & Poor’s announced February 25 that they assigned the City of Redmond’s 2011 limited-tax general obligation bonds a “AAA” rating, while affirming its “AAA” rating on the City’s outstanding general obligation bonds.
February 2011
02/23/11 Citations Begin March 3 for Safety Camera Pilot Program
The City of Redmond implemented the 30-day warning period for its Safety Camera Pilot Program throughout the month of February.
02/14/11 SR 520 Bridge Tolling Starts this Spring
In the spring of 2011, all-electronic tolling will begin on the SR 520 Bridge to help pay for the construction of a new, safer bridge.
02/14/11 First Friday Coffee Chats
The Redmond Senior Center (RSC) First Friday Coffee Chat on March 4 from 10 to 11am will feature Patrick Hirsch, Video Communications Manager.
02/09/11 Mayor Joins Nation-wide Civility Accord
Mayor John Marchione announced Monday that he joined mayors across the country in signing The U.S.
02/09/11 Get Out and Help Redmond Parks
The City of Redmond and the Cascade Land Conservancy have partnered to sponsor a special work party on Saturday, March 5, at Hartman Park, 17300 NE 104 Street, from 10am to 2pm.
02/07/11 Opportunity to Join the Redmond Library Board of Trustees
Are you passionate about libraries and the role the Redmond Regional Library plays in the Redmond community?
January 2011
01/27/11 Redmond Bank Robber Sought
The First Security Bank on the 14800 block of NE 24th Street of Redmond was robbed January 27 at approximately 1:30 p.m
01/26/11 Safety Camera Pilot Program Warning Period Begins February 1
The City of Redmond’s new Safety Camera Pilot Program begins on February 1, 2011 with three red-light cameras and one school-zone camera.
01/09/11 One-car Fatal Crash Closes Bellevue-Redmond Rd in Redmond
A one-car fatal crash has closed Bellevue-Redmond RD at NE 40th Street. Motorists should plan on using alternate routes throughout the morning of January 9, 2011.
01/12/11 City of Redmond Hosts Fire Station 17 Groundbreaking
The public is invited to join the City of Redmond at the groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station 17 in North Redmond on Thursday, January 27 at 10am.
01/06/11 Winter Shelter at Old Redmond Schoolhouse
Beginning January 15, 2011, the City of Redmond will host an overnight winter shelter at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 NE 80th Street. The shelter will open every night through February 15.
01/01/11 Early Morning Apartment Fire - Further Details
Update as of 5pm
01/01/11 Early Morning Apartment Fire
On January 1, 2011 at 2:30 am, Redmond Fire and Police Departments responded to a fire at Sammamish Ridge Apartments.