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What's up Redmond! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Redmond’s new senior center just made global green-building history
  • Why Redmond police say this restaurant disturbance led to an arrest
  • How is a Redmond startup joining the space-based AI race?

Also on today's calendar: Annual Holiday Pops and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Rain, with a high of 50 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 44, low: 36.
  • Saturday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 46 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Redmond Sets Some Firsts with Senior & Community Center LEED Platinum Status (425business.com) — Redmond’s new Senior & Community Center has earned LEED Platinum status, making it the city’s first such building and the world’s first LEED v4 Platinum senior and community center. The facility’s high score reflects strong community input, energy-efficient design, rooftop solar, and sustainably sourced wood, signaling a major local commitment to healthy, climate-conscious public spaces.
   

2. Shirtless man arrested after harassing staff of Redmond restaurant, police say (kiro7.com) — Redmond police arrested a man Sunday after he allegedly harassed staff and damaged windows at a restaurant near NE 69th Court and 176th Avenue NE. Officers say he had metal knuckles and multiple warrants before being booked into jail on assault and related charges.
   

3. SpaceX eyes possible record IPO: A look behind the hype (bradenton.com) — A Redmond startup called Starcloud is quietly testing an Nvidia-powered satellite as part of a broader race to put AI data centers in orbit. Their work is mentioned alongside SpaceX’s massive planned IPO and Elon Musk’s ambitious Starship and space-based computing plans, which could eventually influence the region’s growing space-tech ecosystem.
   

4. Senators Demand ICE Report (lakotatimes.com) — A Native American actress was reportedly questioned by ICE agents while waiting at a Redmond bus stop, after they doubted her tribal ID. Washington Sen. Patty Murray and other Democrats are now pressing Homeland Security to train agents on recognizing tribal IDs and address alleged profiling of Native citizens.
   

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    Thursday December 18
  • Family Story Time
    Bothell Library , 18215 98th Avenue NE , Bothell
    10:00 am
  • King County Department of Local Services Office Hours
    Woodinville Library , 17105 Avondale Road NE , Woodinville
    10:00 am
  • Happy Hands-On Art: Winter Edition!
    Kirkland Library , 308 Kirkland Avenue , Kirkland
    10:30 am
  • 6th Boys Basketball: Kenmore@Leota MS
    Leota Middle School , 19301 168th Avenue NE , Woodinville
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Power outage in Seattle, Washington.
    3:10PM on Dec 16: Over 16,000 customers in Seattle are experiencing power outages, with Seattle City Light investigating the cause. (Nextdoor )
  • Looking for landscaping services- lawn mowing and leaf and debris removal.
    Need on a monthly basis. Please recommend. Thanks! (Nextdoor Grasslawn)
  • Tailored Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Redmond. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Redmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redmond here.

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!

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