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• How a tire chemical on 520 in Redmond threatens local salmon

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Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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• Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The race to replace a salmon-killing tire chemical (acs.org) — Runoff from busy roads, including the eastbound lanes of Highway 520 in Redmond, has been linked to a tire-chemical byproduct that can quickly kill coho salmon. Scientists, regulators, and tire companies are now racing to replace the antiozonant 6PPD with safer alternatives, balancing fish protection with tire safety and durability in Washington and beyond.
   

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Monday August 24
• Family Fun Nights including free dinner, games and teaching for the kids →
  Woodinville Alliance Church, 13940 NE 166th St, Woodinville
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Sunday September 13
• Leah Rudick at Forum Social House in Bellevue →
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Wednesday August 19
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Thursday August 20
• Redmond Toddler Group Free Sample Class →
  Redmond Toddler Group, 17725 NE 65th St, Redmond
  5:30 pm
Friday August 21
• uTest Invites You: Earn $75 Testing Wearable Tech in Redmond! →
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• Redmond Toddler Group Free Sample Class →
  Redmond Toddler Group, 17725 NE 65th St, Redmond
  10:00 am
• Redmond Wine Walk 2026 →
  Redmond Town Center, 7525 166th Ave NE, Redmond
  5:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Redmond Toddler Group →
  Redmond Toddler Group, 17725 NE 65th St, Redmond
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