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Spotted on the Redmond calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Redmond

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Hi Redmond! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Yakima solar farm could help power Microsoft's Redmond operations

Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Redmond and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Microsoft inks long-term PPA for Washington solar project (esgdive.com) — A new 104‑MW solar project in Yakima County will send power into the same Bonneville Power Administration system that serves Microsoft's Redmond headquarters, supporting the region's fast‑growing electricity needs. The long‑term deal reflects Microsoft's push to offset rising data‑center emissions while bringing millions in private investment, tax revenue, and habitat conservation to Washington state.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • NEI announces winners of 'Eye on the Future' teen video contest —Jasmine Bukowski Read on Patch
  • #reunited Found dog along West Sammamish Parkway.
    She is safe with family in a dog friendly home until owners are located. Likely ran with the thunder- please contact if she's yours. (Nextdoor Canyon Creek)
  • LOST DOG!!!
    Female whippet, tan with black stripes. No collar or tags but is chipped. Please call Ron 206-779-0181 or Miriam 425-577-2161. Scared of thunder. (Nextdoor NE 67th St/NE 62nd Pl)
  • Apex Systems posted a job opening for Inventory Planner in Redmond. Apply here.
  • Aerotek posted a job opening for Assembler in Redmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redmond here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kirkland

  • Ecological mass timber may very well be the future of architecture (seattletimes.com)
  • Police Use Drone to Catch Bobcat 'Burglar' in Washington Home (outdoors.com)
  • Strategic Negotiator, Data Center Land Development and Portfolio Management (google.com)

Woodinville

  • Speed cameras are up in these Woodinville school zones (kiro7.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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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