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Hey there, Redmond! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

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.
   

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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

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  • 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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