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Hello again Redmond! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Redmond’s Tesla STEM become #1 in Washington?
  • Why did Redmond suddenly pause its neighborhood surveillance cameras?

Also on today's calendar: OneRedmond Lunch & Learn: Leadership Edition and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Redmondfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Redmondfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sun and areas of high clouds, temps: high: 40, low: 29.
  • Monday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 42 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Washington High Schools 2025 Academic State Rankings (newstalkkit.com) — Redmond’s Tesla STEM High School has been named the top high school in Washington and ranks 18th nationwide in the latest U.S. News 2025 rankings. The piece explains the ranking criteria and lists the state’s overall top 10 schools, plus a separate top 10 for schools east of the Cascades.
   

• Mass Surveillance & Immigration Laws: The Hidden Double Standard (shiftfrequency.com) — Redmond officials are cited as having paused their Flock license-plate camera network over concerns it could aid federal immigration arrests near camera locations. The piece argues that sanctuary cities, including Redmond, embraced mass surveillance for years but objected only when it threatened undocumented residents, sharply criticizing what it calls a political double standard around privacy and enforcement.
   

📸 Around Redmond

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Redmond

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    Monday December 29
  • Tech Help Mondays
    Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
    1:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 30
  • The Friendship Club
    Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
    12:00 pm
  • Stuffed Animal Sleepover
    Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 31
  • New Year’s Eve Crafternoon
    Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
    1:00 pm
    • Friday January 2
  • Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
    Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
    1:00 pm
  • Creative Art Oasis
    Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
    4:00 pm
    • Sunday January 4
  • Tutors at Redmond Library (Study Zone)
    Redmond Library , 15990 NE 85th Street , Redmond
    3:00 pm
    • Thursday January 8
  • OneRedmond Lunch & Learn: Leadership Edition
    16305 NE 87th St , Redmond
    12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Chompers, a dog who went missing in Thornton, CO, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 0 hours. Message from Owner: "Please help… (Nextdoor Ardmore)
  • Merry Xmas everyone!
    We just noticed a small leak in our roof. Would appreciate recommendations for reasonable priced company who can help. Thanks! Parry (Nextdoor Abbey)
  • Aerotek posted a job opening for Shipping Material Handler in Redmond. Apply here.
  • Manpower posted a job opening for Entry-Level Assembler in Redmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redmond here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kirkland

  • Prosecutors charge Lynnwood man in connection with drug trafficking (heraldnet.com)
  • Rockefeller pulls UBS team; Ares invests in Steward: Advisor Moves (financial-planning.com)
  • Cold, dry stretch of weather settles over Western WA ahead of New Year (mynorthwest.com)

Woodinville

  • Basketball Game Preview: Snohomish Panthers vs. River Ridge Hawks (maxpreps.com)

Bellevue

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: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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