Redmond Patch Readers: Thank You For Helping Us Grow

REDMOND, WA - Do you remember the day Redmond Patch went live? It's OK if you don't - it was on Feb. 18, 2011, which is a long time ago, and a lot has happened since then.

But as we prepare to turn 8 years old in February, we wanted to send a sincere thank you to all our readers, and update you on how much Redmond Patch has grown over the years.

Just over the first few days of September, nearly 10,000 people have visited Redmond Patch. If we continue that pace this month, we'll have about the same number of visitors as there are people living in Redmond. That figure — compiled and verified through Google Analytics — includes readers on desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile and our app, and our visitors often access Patch on several devices over the month.

Here are 10 of the most-read articles on Redmond Patch from August:

• Local 302 Strike Slows 5 Redmond Construction Projects
• Teen Lit Multiple Brush Fires In Redmond: Police
• CHOMP! 2018 At Marymoor Park All Weekend
• 18 Non-SeaFair Things To Do Near Redmond This Weekend
• Video: Man Torches 22 Dumpsters In Redmond, Bellevue
• Redmond Teens Caught In Child Porn Sting
• 2 New Elementary Schools Open In Redmond This Year
• Is State GOP Running A Democrat Against Patty Kuderer?
• Motorcyclist Suing King County Over Deputy Who Pulled Gun
• Chain Snatcher Strikes In Redmond, Continuing Pattern Of Crimes

Other facts about Redmond Patch: We've posted more than 2,000 stories on the Redmond Patch Facebook page since Jan. 1. We've also added hundreds of subscribers to our daily and breaking news email alerts (sign up here if you haven't already).

But we're always looking to grow more. Got a news tips or events you want listed? Send them to me, Neal McNamara, your local editor. I've been living in the area for almost a decade, and my dogs have only escaped from the Marymoor Park off-leash area, like, 10 times. Send your tips, ideas and questions my way at neal.mcnamara@patch.com.

I also want to remind our readers that you can post on Patch. It's easy to sign up for a free user profile and post articles, events, jobs, and announcements. And the "rules of Patch" are easy to follow: "no abusive content, no commercial spam, keep it local, and be awesome."

If you own a business and are interested in getting your message on Redmond Patch or our nearby Patches, please visit the page and tell us what you need. One of our sales reps will be in touch.

Here's another fun fact about Patch: Did you know that Patch is among the 100 biggest websites in the United States? Patch ranks 91st on the most viewed websites in the country, according to Alexa. Puyallup Patch is part of a broad network, with 16 other Patch sites in Washington and more than 1,200 across the United States. That's a lot of local news!

Many news websites are limiting access to free articles, but Patch articles and events by our journalists and our users are always free to view. We might not have the enormous resources of local newspapers or TV stations, but you can look to us for the latest breaking news alerts and coverage of important local issues in Redmond and across Puget Sound.

Photo courtesy city of Redmond