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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:

  • See how Redmond’s Tesla STEM stacked up against every school in Washington
  • Why Microsoft’s Redmond campus now boasts a full cricket ground

Also on today's calendar: Historically Hip Artisan Market and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Saturday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 57 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with a shower or two, temps: high: 56, low: 52.
  • Monday: Windy with rain, some heavy, with a high of 59 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Washington High Schools 2025 Academic State Rankings (kissfm1053.com) — Redmond’s Tesla STEM High School tops Washington’s 2025 rankings and is ranked 18th nationwide, giving local families a standout public school option close to home. The list also highlights other high-performing schools across the state and east of the Cascades, offering a broader view of how Washington’s districts compare on graduation rates and college readiness.
   

• Microsoft CEO Nadella is making a cricket app in his free time (seattletimes.com) — Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters now even includes a full cricket field, reflecting how many employees there share CEO Satya Nadella’s passion for the sport. During a visit to India, Nadella described building a personal AI-powered cricket analysis app over Thanksgiving and highlighted Microsoft’s multibillion‑dollar AI and cloud investments there, along with his own stakes in professional cricket teams.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    I’m looking for someone to install Christmas lights only along the front roof eaves of my house in redmond. I already have the lights—just need… (Nextdoor Ardmore)
  • What's going on with the NextDoor for sale section?
    I used to prefer selling there because I thought buyers tended to be local and there would be fewer scammers. Well, this morning I put two items up… (Nextdoor Bellarose)
  • ServiceMaster posted a job opening for Day Porter in Redmond. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Sanitation in Redmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redmond here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kirkland

  • Washington cities embrace Age-Friendly Communities (king5.com)
  • Hosting for the Holidays? These 8 December Costco Finds Make It So Much Easier (realsimple.com)
  • Seattle's Skate Like a Girl hits new hurdles as the nonprofit looks to the future (bellinghamherald.com)

Woodinville

  • Power outages reported across Washington as historic floods sweep the area (kiro7.com)
  • Am Samoa's Women's FIFA team delivers stunning breakthrough at World Cup (samoanews.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 demand a jury of my piers.
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