🌱 Patch AM: How a single DUI crash sparked a Redmond safety reminder

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In today's newsletter:

• How a single DUI crash sparked a Redmond safety reminder
• Discover why Westside Park is a favorite for Redmond families
• Meet the teen US Open contender who trains in Redmond

Also on today's calendar: Help Eastern WA Fire victims ART SUPPLIES DRIVE and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
• Tuesday: Nice with some sun returning, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
• Wednesday: Not as warm; afternoon rain, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man arrested for DUI after crashing into crosswalk in Redmond, WA (fox13seattle.com) — Redmond police arrested a driver Thursday evening after a single-car crash damaged a crosswalk area at 148th Avenue NE and NE 87th Street, with officers reporting his blood alcohol level was over twice the legal limit. No other vehicles were involved, and police are using the incident to urge residents to plan safe rides home and avoid driving under the influence.
   

• Westside Park: A neighborhood gem on the Eastside (seattleschild.com) — Families near Redmond's Bridle Trails and Microsoft campus get a close look at Westside Park, a 6.4-acre neighborhood spot with a nature-themed playground, pickleball and basketball courts, and Redmond's first playground zipline. The article walks you through parking quirks, stroller-friendly paths, and trail connections to Bridle Crest and Marymoor, helping parents plan easy after-school or weekend playtime.
   

• Teen tennis stars Kristina Liutova and Thea Frodin hit US Open (usatoday.com) — One of the US Open's youngest entrants, 16-year-old Kristina Liutova, has spent recent years training in Redmond just a short drive from Seattle. Her rapid rise on the WTA Tour and main-draw debut are spotlighted alongside fellow teen standout Thea Frodin, offering local fans a reason to follow this year's tournament closely.
   

📸 Around Redmond

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Redmond

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 1
• Help Eastern WA Fire victims ART SUPPLIES DRIVE →
  Crown Bees - Solitary Bees, Houses & Supplies, 17721 132nd Ave NE, Woodinville
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Fresh Hop Brewday Open House →
  Watts Brewing Company, 15510 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE Ste E110, Woodinville, WA 98072,
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Leah Rudick at Forum Social House in Bellevue →
  Forum Social House, 700 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 1
• uTest Invites You: Earn $75 Testing Wearable Tech in Redmond! →
  , Redmond
  9:00 am
• The Librarian is In
  Redmond Library 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond, WA 98052
  1:00 pm
• Small Business Help Desk
  Redmond Library 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond, WA 98052
  1:00 pm
• Committee of the Whole: Planning and Public Works →
  City of Redmond City Council
  4:30 pm
• Odissi Dance with Sharbani Datta
  Redmond Library 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond, WA 98052
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Lunch & Learn: AI Without the Overwhelm - A Practical Guide for Small Businesses & Nonprofits →
  16305 NE 87th St, Redmond
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Arts in the Park: September Concert Series & Eastside Made Artisans →
  Downtown Park, 16101 Redmond Wy, Redmond
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Arts in the Park: September Concert Series & Eastmade Artisans →
  Downtown Park, 16101 Redmond Wy, Redmond
  4:00 pm
• Pom does Comedy: Season 3 Kick off show! →
  Pomegranate Bistro, 18005 NE 68th St, Redmond
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Contractor Wanted for Patio Paver Installation Construction.
  I have an area ~11' x 11' which I want to have paved with 12"x12"x2" paver blocks. It has already been prepared to accept a subbase of ~3" crushed… (Nextdoor Langtree)
• Looking for a Licensed/insured electrician to safely remove about 8 very old hardwired （NOT low voltage ）landscape light fixture in a rental property's back yard.
  The metal conduits are corroded and some are broken. Need an electrician to decommission them ， leave them in a safe and code compliant status. (Nextdoor Over Lake)

• Comrise posted a job opening for Assembler in Redmond. Apply here.
• Ross Stores posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Kirkland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redmond here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kirkland

• Today in History (wenatcheeworld.com)
• Northwest MLS Launches New AI-Powered Home Search on NWMLS.com in Partnership with Broker Public Portal (shorelineareanews.com)

Woodinville

• Northwest Trophy Faces a Ransomware Attack: A Fourth-Generation Washington Business Becomes the Latest Cybersecurity Target + Video (undercodenews.com)
• Arlington will get its first Taco Bell this winter (heraldnet.com)
• Prep sports preview: A pair of new coaches for Lynnwood girls soccer, volleyball teams (mymltnews.com)

Ok Redmond! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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