REDMOND — Angela Birney remembers the hole in the ground It was a gaping pit in the heart of downtown, not far from T & D Feed Store and near some old little used rails that divided the city center who has lived in Redmond for 27 years and was elected mayor in 2019 said the hole represented something in old Redmond the sleepy bedroom community at the north tip of Lake Sammamish “They used to call it Deadmond,” Birney said recently “There was a really ugly strip mall here.” 134-unit apartment building put on top of it its ground floor home today to an upscale burger joint called The Tipsy Cow that changing identity continues as the city doubles its number of light rail stations adding stops downtown and near Marymoor Park The move is both focused on the future and a practical attempt to help move its many workers who swell the city’s population from about 80,000 to 147,000 on the typical weekday and drive the city’s need for nearly 25,000 new homes over the next 25 years Already, tall condos with broad rooftop patios and names like Porch + Park and Zephyr on the Park surround Downtown Park built in 2018 and an easy walk from the new downtown station high speed one-way streets are now skinnier shopping centers and to other Eastside cities bakeries and shops dot the storefronts below much of the new housing The new stations arrive not a second too soon As the national discourse veers bleak — with warnings of recession and widening ideological rifts — and the Trump administration pushes a 20th-century conceit of what a transportation system looks like many wonder if the type of growth the Puget Sound region has undergone in recent years which once boomed thanks to being at the end of a highway and at the dawn of Microsoft’s global rise has a new “more inclusive and not car-centric” vision Others describe the city as the region’s — and perhaps the nation’s — best example of a light rail town that chased the change a new form of transportation could bring and they acted like it,” said Claudia Balducci a member of the Metropolitan King County Council and a former mayor of Bellevue there used to be chicken farms here not that long ago Now there’s a vision of the future you see here the vision only connects Redmond to Bellevue on the Eastside’s 2 Line trains will begin running beside Interstate 90 over Lake Washington and across Mercer Island joining Redmond’s distant stations to those in Seattle and the north-south 1 Line John Marchione was 4 when his family moved to Redmond in 1969 not too long after the town’s first traffic light was turned on in 1966 and when it was still legal to ride horses on the town’s sidewalks Marchione doesn’t remember ever walking around downtown Redmond, which ended just past the old Workshop Tavern, its hammer and handsaw sign beckoning people from the nearby 18-hole golf course “You’d just get dropped off somewhere,” he said “I remember riding in the Derby Days Parade ‘I’m bicycling in the middle of Redmond Way Ask someone in Redmond who was responsible for the change from suburb to city, and they’ll likely say Marchione, though he might disagree. Maybe he was just in the right place at the right time, but it’s clearly more than that. By the time Marchione finished his three terms as mayor in 2019 the city’s population had grown from about 49,000 to 73,000 the “missing link” of Highway 520 between 148th Avenue Northeast and the bridge over the Sammamish River was completed welding the town to Seattle with a wide ribbon of concrete Soon after and thanks to the easy highway access, Microsoft moved there — following other electronics companies like Physio-Control which created the first portable defibrillator; data storage company Data I/O; and Nintendo of America the number of employees in Redmond tripled from 12,000 in 1980 to nearly 36,000 a decade later Redmond adopted its first long-term plan complying with the state’s Growth Management Act focusing development within city limits and Redmond wanted to spur massive growth in two places: downtown and Overlake Village the golf course was torn out and replaced by Redmond Town Center in 1997 and the open-air mall was immediately a destination for shopping and employment thanks to its deep-pocketed multinational corporation and Marchione saw light rail as the galvanizing force much as the highway spurred the city’s growth spurt decades before “Downtown was my first priority because it was vacant,” said Marchione “There was no reason to go down there Though the plan and spending didn’t include an extension to downtown Redmond “I was confident that downtown Redmond would get light rail,” Marchione said “Just based on the number of jobs we had in our community.” “We were ready for light rail before Sound Transit was,” Marchione said The biggest thing to secure downtown’s future came in June 2010, when the city bought the tracks that cut through downtown, a nearly 4-mile spur of the BNSF corridor that ran the length of the Eastside the city began making good on its goals of a city core that was more inviting and safer for people in and outside of cars and whole new streets like Bear Creek Parkway Redmond Way and Cleveland Street reverted to two-way streets in 2018 The past five years have averaged 11 crashes per year From the rooftop deck of Marymoor Village Station — which is more parking garage than light rail station — you can see, just over Blazing Bagels and the Muslim Association of Puget Sound, The Spoke a 211-unit apartment complex that opened in late February Kim Faust is co-president and chief development officer of MainStreet Property Group She grew up in Redmond and now lives in Kirkland Her company has developed 25 buildings over the past 14 years and has paid close attention to how cities have changed their rules around development to encourage and guide growth “Redmond is ahead of all of them,” Faust said “They believe in the (transit-oriented development) story transit-oriented development is the opposite of American sprawl businesses and shared public space within walking distance of a transit station It’s what you might expect to see in New York With light rail on the horizon, Redmond embraced that thinking. Though the city started making zoning changes to allow for denser development in 2008, the work continued all the way through November 2024, when the City Council unanimously approved its 20-year comprehensive plan The plan leans heavily into Redmond’s shifting identify from suburb to city The city’s population nearly doubles on the typical workday thanks to Redmond’s nearly 100,000 workers and students Nine out of 10 of those 100,000 people don’t live there That daily surge puts pressure on the transportation system but it also stresses the city’s housing stock the city changed zoning rules to boost housing capacity around the stations allowing buildings up to 12 stories and eliminating any requirements for parking More than 5,000 new apartment units have been built within a half-mile of the downtown station in recent years described Redmond’s work as exemplary “It’s a really good model for other suburbs around the nation to look to.” Those new homes around Marymoor come primarily from two new developments — Spectra Apartments and The Spoke — which sit amid the light industrial neighborhood the city is trying to convert to housing “The parking is the main thing,” Faust said Faust said it saved an estimated $1.5 million considering that each stall costs about $50,000 and the developer cut parking down by about 30 spots The Spoke has 0.71 parking spaces per unit Redmond requires that about 12% of units in new builds be affordable depending on the development’s income restrictions In The Spoke’s case, 21 units are for households earning less than half of the area’s median income, which in Redmond is $137,949, higher than that in King County, at $102,594, according to the city More than 700 people applied for those 21 units the market rate for those units ranges from $1,985 to $4,850 Between the two log cabins built in 1938 by the federal Works Progress Administration in Redmond City Park and the elevated downtown light rail station, a construction crane stands tall over twin, six-story buildings that will have 376 apartments said the juxtaposition shows Redmond’s commitment to both its past and future “It’s definitely a different Redmond,” Birney said “But we’re maintaining a lot the things that people love about it We’re trying to hang on to what makes Redmond Redmond.” noting that the connection to Redmond’s past is strong but the vision of the future is even stronger so I’ve gotten the ‘used to be’ tour the Eastside cities “will be what people think of as real cities but it won’t be the megalopolis like you see from D.C Balducci envisioned swaths of forests preserved against development an expansive trail system connecting the cities affordable homes in pleasant communities. And “That’s what I hope for,” she said The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser Vanderbilt Director of Athletics Candice Storey Lee Missouri Valley Conference Deputy Commissioner Jill Redmond and Maryland Interim Athletics Director Colleen Sorem have been appointed to serve on the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee Lee will be filling the position vacated by Derita Dawkins of Arkansas who served as committee chair in 2024-25 in the final year of her five years on the committee Redmond fills the position vacated by Lizzie Gomez who had served on the committee since 2022 and whose term was set to expire at the end of August Gomez recently announced a move from the Southland Conference to the Big 12 Conference Sorem replaces five-year committee veteran Deneé Barracato of Northwestern who was recently named multiarea director for the Chicagoland Fellowship of Christian Athletes Redmond and Sorem's appointments are effective immediately Named Vanderbilt director of athletics in May 2020 Lee is Vanderbilt's first female athletics director and the first Black woman to head a Southeastern Conference athletics program A former member of the Vanderbilt women's basketball team master's and doctorate degrees from the Vanderbilt Peabody College of Education and Human Development and has been a leader in athletics and the wider Vanderbilt community since arriving on campus as a first-year student in 1996 "It's a great honor to serve and support a sport that has meant so much to me personally and professionally," Lee said "I remember the thrill of competing with my teammates in the NCAA tournament and I look forward to being a part of a committee that helps make that dream come true for so many talented student-athletes." Redmond joined the Missouri Valley in August 2023 and is involved with all organizational and operational aspects of the conference She came to the conference after spending 13 years at the Atlantic 10 Conference who also has previously worked in the Richmond Dartmouth and Benedictine (Illinois) athletics departments completed her undergraduate degree at DePaul where she was a track and field student-athlete and earned a master's degree from Benedictine "I am truly honored and humbled to represent the Missouri Valley Conference on the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee," Redmond said "It is a privilege to serve the Division I membership and the sport of women's basketball alongside such outstanding professionals on the committee and within the NCAA national office." served as Maryland's senior deputy athletics director/chief operating officer before being named interim athletics director March 21 Sorem was a senior associate athletics director at Towson and associate athletics director at Florida Gulf Coast She joined the Florida Gulf Coast staff in 2008 after six years at UMass Lowell Sorem is a 2000 graduate of James Madison and obtained her master's from Alabama in 2002 "I am truly honored to be selected to the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Committee," Sorem said we have a long tradition of success and support for women's basketball and representing the Big Ten Conference in this capacity is an opportunity I accept with great pride The women's game has been experiencing an exciting and unprecedented amount of growth over the past few years As someone who is passionate about the game and supporting our fearless women I look forward to contributing to the future of women's basketball alongside my fellow committee members." Redmond and Sorem will be part of the 12-member committee that will be chaired in 2025-26 by Amanda Braun Other committee members include Vicky Chun of Yale; Liz Darger of Brigham Young; Jill Bodensteiner of Saint Joseph's; Amy Folan of Central Michigan; Alex Gary of Western Carolina; Josh Heird of Louisville; Jeff Konya of San Jose State; and Lynn Tighe of Villanova Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The views expressed here are the author's own Join local artist Viktoriya Leyfman-Frenkel for a creative and sensory-filled workshop Participants will design a textured Mother’s Day art piece featuring a heart or a bouquet made from pressed dried flowers Using layers of painted textures and natural elements anise and dried flowers adds a delightful aroma to the artwork making each piece as pleasing to the senses as it is to the eyes Perfect as a personalized Valentine’s gift or as a treasured keepsake this workshop offers a special way to express creativity Note: Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! Email info@valaeastside.org with subject line: Mother’s Day Florals Workshop Venues for Artists in the Local Area (VALA Eastside) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization based in Redmond, WA, committed to connecting artists to artists, artists to the community, and the community to art. For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/ValaEastside Saturday, 3:00 pmKenmore, WA Join us for the grand opening celebration of Redmond’s newest light rail station near Marymoor Park This family-friendly event will include touch-a-trucks Cap the day off with a Parade of Creativity to the Jerry Baker Velodrome at 4:00 PM for a Velodrome After-Party Open House from 4-5 PM Learn more at: https://engage.oneredmond.org/... Treat Mom to Something Truly Special This Mother’s Day Skip the crowded brunch spots and step into a serene flower-filled wonderland at Little Green Acres for our Mother’s Day High Tea on the Farm......Because she deserves more than brunch - Sip tea from fine china under beautifully draped tents and local delicacies from our private chef - Capture picture-perfect moments on our picturesque farm Cost: $85 per adult | $40 per child | Littles under 2 are free 👉 Reserve your table now at https://littlegreenacres.com/m... Jackie Redmond has announced she will not be appearing on tonight’s episode of WWE RAW from Omaha In a video shared on her Instagram Stories Redmond explained she’s in Montreal and had to withdraw from the broadcast due to a last-minute schedule change “My original plan was to take a red-eye last night Didn’t work out that way for a couple of reasons,” she said “Actually had to take myself off of RAW for another reason that I won’t get into.” Redmond added that even without the change in plans she would have missed her flight following a double-overtime hockey game And so I would have missed my flights anyways,” she shared she assured fans she’ll be tuning in from home Tonight’s RAW features a loaded card including appearances from Seth Rollins with Becky Lynch addressing Lyra Valkyria ahead of their Women’s Intercontinental Title bout at Backlash In the Master of Arts in Policy Studies program at the University of Washington Bothell students gain the skills they need for policy careers in various fields as well as across private and public sectors They acquire these skills not just in the classroom but also through real-world experience with community partners The Class of 2025 MAPS students worked on a capstone — the final project that serves as the culmination of their UW Bothell experience — that challenged them to solve some of the pressing issues that face the city of Redmond “Courses that include a community-based component are some of the most challenging and rewarding courses to develop. I think they are also some of the most rewarding for students,” said Dr. Charlie Collins, associate professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences “Projects like these are only successful through these deep partnerships I hope the students take away the importance of connection to the community.” Read more at UW Bothell News To connect to UW’s tri-campus community engagement capacity-building project © 2025 University of Washington | Seattle 2023-24: Appeared in 28 games off the bench as a rookie .. averaged 1.5 points/game in 9.8 minutes/game .. led team in steals six times and in assists twice .. registered three or more steals in four games .. had collegiate debut to remember against Western Illinois Nov tallied eight steals against the Leathernecks just one shy of program single-game record .. highest steal total by a Valpo player since 2002 and by an MVC player since 2017 .. also scored season-best nine points on 4-of-7 shooting .. came off the bench to deliver seven points a team-high and season-best five assists and two steals Nov scored three points and tallied two steals Dec three rebounds and three steals at Stetson .. led all players with five steals and scored five points Jan Prep: A Second Team All-State selection as a senior .. First Team All-Southwest District and Division II District 15 Player of the Year as a senior as well .. helped the Rams reach district finals three times .. a Third Team All-Southwest Ohio choice as a sophomore .. a District 15 Underclassman All-Star as a junior .. won a national championship on the AAU circuit in the summer of 2022 helping West Virginia Thunder claim the UAA U17 crown fundamentals of business and human resources There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting (KTVZ) — This Saturday at General Duffy's in Redmond Precious Byrd is putting on a benefit concert The well-known local band is partnering with the Redmond High Sparrow Club to raise money for a child with medical issues All proceeds for this event will go to help Grayson Gage who was born prematurely and has had medical complications as a result Dean of Students Chris Davis told KTVZ News "It's something the students in the Sparrow Club have gotten passionate about Something bigger than themselves is what the whole idea is that they want to be a part of something where they can give back to the community but also have something where they have a passion for helping a family in need especially somebody that's close to home." The event starts at 6 this Saturday and tickets will cost $25 there will be items and desserts for auction Tyson Beauchemin is a photojournalist for NewsChannel 21 KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here Your express stop for the latest Sound Transit news Being the bike capital of the Pacific Northwest But did you know that the city’s commitment to sustainable transportation goes beyond just cycling?   With Lime scooters and bikes readily available throughout Redmond getting around town has never been easier—or more fun.   these electric micromobility options offer a quick and eco-friendly way to navigate Redmond’s streets.   With dedicated micromobility parking spots at both of the new 2 Line stations you’ll have easy access as soon as you hop off the train Here’s how you can make the most of them!  Redmond is packed with local businesses that are perfect for a Lime-powered adventure.   and restaurants offering everything from artisan coffee to global cuisine.   make a stop at Hoffman’s Fine Pastries for a freshly baked croissant or a slice of their famous cake.   locally sourced dishes in a cozy atmosphere.   Postdoc Brewing and Blazing Bagels are just a short ride away from Marymoor Village Station Lime makes it easy to explore all that downtown Redmond has to offer.  Lime’s mobility options aren’t just great for exploring— they also make everyday errands more convenient.   Scoot over to QFC or Trader Joe’s for all your essentials including EvergreenHealth Primary Care and Kaiser Permanente are easily accessible by Lime.    Whether you’re picking up prescriptions at Bartell Drugs Lime offers a fast and efficient way to access the services you need—without the hassle of parking.  Lime provides easy access to Redmond’s beautiful parks and scenic trails.   where you can explore over 640 acres of green space watch rock climbers at the outdoor climbing wall or catch a concert at the summer concert series.   a picturesque multi-use path that runs through the heart of Redmond and connects to even more regional trails.   a developing 42-mile trail corridor that will eventually connect Redmond to Bellevue and beyond—perfect for a longer ride with stunning views.   offering a relaxing urban green space with seating areas Getting around Redmond with Lime is not only convenient but also a great way to connect with the city’s transit options.   If you are unfamiliar, Move Redmond has some incredible resources for how to access the stations surrounding trails and local businesses on their website to make the most of your Lime reservation.   If you do use Lime, make sure to park them in designated parking areas and avoid blocking sidewalks or doorways. Safety is key, so always follow traffic rules, wear a helmet if you have one, and stay aware of pedestrians and other cyclists. The City of Redmond has a great guide on where you can park your Lime vehicle when you are done with your ride.   If you are one of those proud cyclists in Redmond then know that Sound Transit has designated bike lockers at each of the new stations for you to safely store your bike Lime is a proud sponsor of the Downtown Redmond Link Extension Opening Event and this post is brought to you in partnership with Lime.  Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application A celebration of life will be held Thursday 2025 at Country Celebrations with Rosary at 5:00 pm and visitation at 5:30 pm stories and Patty hugs with dinner afterwards Burial will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery.  She graduated from Heelan High School in 1970 and then attended WITCC Patty married Robert Nelson in 1971 and although brief their union brought upon it eternal love through their three children Patty was a waitress at Sneaky’s Chicken for several years She later became a specialist with Juvenile Court Services until her retirement Patty volunteered at Clare House regularly and also opened her home as a foster mom to troubled teens in need Patty was always the first person to step up and provide care She loved people for who they were and accepted everyone with the kindest hospitality She was a great homemaker and a talented baker This love of baking has been passed onto her grandkids who learned to love to bake with their Grandma Patty this was probably her favorite title: Grandma Each of them carries her love of family (and food) forward for generations to come a place that brought Grandma Patty and Sugar together She will be remembered by all and is survived by her children Jason “Lumpy” Nelson (Amy Westhoff) and Meghan Nelson (Ryan Allen); grandchildren Fran Redmond and Leila Redmond; and nieces and nephews far and wide She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors REDMOND, Wash. - Sound Transit is set to inaugurate two new light rail stations in Redmond on Saturday marking a significant expansion of the Link 2 Line.  The 3.4-mile downtown Redmond Link extension introduces service to the Marymoor Village and downtown Redmond stations enhancing connectivity across the Eastside Sound Transit has planned a host of family activities A Link light rail vehicle on the track at the downtown Redmond station during operator qualification testing on Jan The day's events commence at 10:30 a.m with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the downtown Redmond station passenger service is expected to begin around noon.  community celebrations will take place at both new stations food vendors and family-friendly activities Move Redmond will host festivities along the Central Connector Trail including local vendors and live entertainment.  Marymoor Village Station's celebration Attendees can also participate in Sound Transit's "Discover Win!" activity by sharing their experiences on social media for a chance to win prizes will also distribute more than 1,500 pre-loaded ORCA cards to attendees the city of Redmond is inviting visitors to explore local businesses through the Experience Redmond Small Business Pass in collaboration with Conundroom Escape Rooms offers another engaging way to discover the city Microsoft will provide free shuttle services between the Redmond Technology Station Marymoor Village Parking Garage and downtown Redmond station every 15 minutes from 9 a.m The new 2 Line segment will operate every 10 minutes from 5:30 a.m connecting south Bellevue to downtown Redmond For more information on the opening day events and activities, visit soundtransit.org/helloredmond The Source: Information in this story came from Sound Transit Othello, WA woman's arrest sparks national debate on immigration enforcement Passenger removed from Seattle plane after making ‘inappropriate comment' Jeffrey Zizz charged in kidnapping, murder of WA grandmother How to watch, stream 2025 NFL Draft WA caregiver charged with sexually assaulting disabled teen To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news weather updates and more local and national coverage plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Louisiana Sheriff Craig Webre announced this week that a Redmond Oregon woman has been arrested in Eastern Oregon on a kidnapping charge as part of an investigation into a runaway teen from Thibodaux deputies responded to a Burma Road residence in Thibodaux regarding a 16-year-old male who reportedly ran away from home detectives learned the boy had been in contact with a teenage girl from Oregon on the social media app Snapchat They learned he had told the girl he no longer wanted to live with his adoptive family and planned for the girl and her mother to pick him up Investigators tracked the girl’s phone back to Oregon and contacted local authorities Oregon State Police located their vehicle and conducted a traffic stop identifying the occupants as Mocaby and the two teens Mocaby admitted to knowledge of the situation and her involvement Mocaby was arrested and booked into the Harney County Jail in Burns on a Lafourche Parish warrant for simple kidnapping and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile Jail records Thursday show she remains there awaiting extradition to Lafourche Parish Barney is the Digital Content Director for KTVZ News. Learn more about Barney here The wait for the light rail to Downtown Redmond is almost over the 2 Line will have two new stations – Marymoor Village Station and Downtown Redmond Station This expansion also means there will be more new riders using the system read on for the basics on riding Link and get insight on the best way to pay and what a good passenger looks like.   An ORCA card is the easiest way to pay for your ride!  Available for $3 at a ticket machine or on Google Wallet you can load your ORCA card with cash value or a pass to pay your fare Just tap your ORCA card to the yellow card reader before getting on Link.   You can also use the Transit GO Ticket app by buying tickets in advance and activating your purchased tickets before boarding the train and youth 18 and under ride free!   Reduced fares are available for seniors, riders with lower incomes and riders with disabilities. Our friendly Fare Ambassadors are there to check your fare and answer any questions you may have!  Learn more about the ORCA card and what fare is right for you.  An ORCA card is the only way to pay for transfers between different services As long as you transfer within two hours and tap your ORCA card at each station you stop at your original fare will be credited toward the next leg of your journey.  Learn more about transferring.  so you know where you’re going and how much time you have.   The Sound Transit Trip Planner is an excellent tool for setting your route The tool provides accurate light rail schedules and seamless trip plans with other regional transit services.   The 2 Line trains run about every 10 minutes Always give yourself a little room between transferring services so you’re not in a rush.   Sign up here for 2 Line service alerts so you always have the latest service information.  so following a few rules and courtesies means we can all ride happily Allow people with disabilities and senior citizens priority seats Let passengers exit the train before boarding Wear headphones when listening to your favorite music or podcast.   Your safety is our first priority!  If you see something that needs attention, call or text security at 206-398-5268 stay behind the yellow line on the platform and use crosswalks not shortcuts when crossing tracks Follow the rules and courtesies that help keep us all safe.   We’re excited to welcome you on the 2 Line We hope these tips help you reach your destination safely and smoothly.   Bringing new transit options to life takes a team of dedicated experts! Get an inside look at the professionals who made the 2 Line extension to Downtown Redmond possible; and get ready to ride when it opens on May 10.  Raben has been with Sound Transit for 23 years (plus four years as a consultant) including the initial segment of the 1 Line and the extensions to University of Washington and Northgate as well as East Link and the Downtown Redmond Link Extension I’ve been involved in every phase of project delivery — from planning and environmental review to conceptual as well as construction and handover to operations What was your favorite part about working on the Downtown Redmond Link Extension construction and design management consultants It's been a pleasure to be part of this extraordinary team The most critical challenge was to develop and maintain a 'project-first' mindset and strong team cohesion We faced several significant hurdles—Covid-19 disruptions and even a surprise Guinness World Record-sensitive vibration receptor Any one of these could have caused major setbacks and a break in the collaborative approach We embraced a 'project-first' approach from the very beginning This meant seeking solutions that minimized impacts and maximized benefits reinforcing our commitment to teamwork and progress What are you looking forward to on opening day Seeing the excitement of the community as they experience the new service Opening day will be the culmination of years of hard work I’m incredibly proud of everyone who contributed to this achievement Agoes has worked at Sound Transit for over nine years Besides the Downtown Redmond Link Extension she has contributed to the East Link Extension and the Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) East projects I enjoy my daily commute to the Redmond construction office and look forward to collaborating with my team in person at the site I feel empowered as both a team member and leader supporting and guiding our efforts every day Our days are filled with memories of sharing a sense of accomplishment and camaraderie.  One of the biggest challenges we overcame was progressing the design-build project during the Covid-19 pandemic and the Teamsters Strike finding innovative solutions to keep the project on track I am excited to see the public using the light rail and anticipate them benefiting from this additional public transportation option to support their commute to work and daily life needs Hearing positive feedback from the community about how the new extension will improve their daily lives is incredibly rewarding Hockett has been with Sound Transit since late 2019 working on the East Link Extension (Judkins Park and South Bellevue Stations) as well as the Downtown Redmond Link Extension.  It's been a lot of fun being a part of bringing light rail to the Eastside There have been a lot of rewarding moments in my three-plus years on the project but I always love hearing from community members and how they plan to use the system once it opens So much of my day-to-day work involves focusing on really specific aspects of our work but hearing the excitement from community members has been a great reminder to "zoom out" and a real source of inspiration during my time on the project I've also really enjoyed getting to meet and work with so many passionate people in the Redmond community I've grown to really appreciate Redmond as a place and have realized that so much of what makes Redmond a special place is the people Any project of this size comes with a lot of moving parts and multiple teams that need to be kept informed The challenge for my work in community engagement is often making sure I'm staying ahead of the project so that the surrounding community knows what to expect it has really been a team effort to bring this project to life When I think of all of the collaboration and teamwork between the project and the Redmond community that got us to this point I am all the more excited for opening day and the chance to celebrate together and soak up the excitement from everyone who has been watching the project progress over the past few years I've had the privilege to see this project go from designs on a plan sheet to a real-life light rail extension and it has been a lot of fun turning our attention towards welcoming everyone aboard It is a professional milestone to be a part of a project from early construction to opening but more than anything I'm excited to see how this opening connects more people to more places and serves as a catalyst for an even more vibrant Redmond community.  Kelkar will complete 11 years working at Sound Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) East and Downtown Redmond teams.  What was your favorite part about working on the Downtown Redmond Link Extension?  We have a really good team of people on this project – Sound Transit and our third parties all worked collaboratively as an integrated team Early on the project we had to navigate through the difficulties of working during a pandemic But the project team pulled together and continued the design work in a remote/hybrid environment.  Although challenging we were able to maintain schedule and deliver a quality project What are you looking forward to on opening day?  I am excited about riding the train from Downtown Redmond to South Bellevue and seeing how our passengers experience the completed stations and garages that I have been working on for the past seven years Back to The Platform KAdrian Redmond‍ 290-pound defensive lineman from DeSoto High School (Texas) is quickly emerging as one of the nation’s most coveted interior prospects in the 2027 class Redmond gained crucial insight into several in-state programs with unofficial visits to TCU he visited Austin for the second time this year and came away impressed with what the Longhorns have to offer after watching a scrimmage “It was great,” stated Redmond I know what I’d be doing and how I’d become a great player Texas defensive line coach Kenny Baker has made a strong impression not only with his coaching style but also through the relationship he's built with Redmond since offering him in January “It’s excellent,” Redmond said of Baker’s recruiting style. “He’s more than a dad He does everything he can and that’s just what it is and what I’m looking for in a school - great connections and great coaches While Redmond has a strong preference to stay close to home it hasn’t stopped national powers from entering the race.  Notre Dame extended an offer on Pot of Gold Day and the Irish have already made a significant impression TCU and Notre Dame,” Redmond said of what schools have his attention. “I don’t mind leaving What has Al Washington and Notre Dame in the race with in-state programs?  Notre Dame develops talent and Redmond knows he’ll be put in a position for success.  “They’re a tight school,” stated Redmond They have a game plan and they execute it 100 percent perfectly That’s a great thing to have.”  Redmond hopes to get to South Bend and Houston this summer but it’s in the making,” said Redmond. “That’s all up to my trainer.”  Want the latest scoop on the Fighting Irish? Sign up for our newsletter and become an ISD Premium Subscriber: Sign Up for ISD Champion Navy Notre Dame Fighting Irish Basic Arch Long Sleeve T-Shirt President’s standoff with China is expected to stifle the flow of goods Lowest numbers in first quarter since 2021 for shots fired AdventHealth Redmond announced construction on a 40,000 square-foot medical office building that will be home to the AdventHealth Redmond Heart and Vascular Institute and construction will continue through March 2026 “The AdventHealth Redmond Heart and Vascular Institute will enable us to care for the increasing number of people across our region who need access to quality care,” said Isaac Sendros “And it will further our legacy as the region’s heart care leader.” The new AdventHealth Redmond Heart and Vascular Institute will offer personalized coordinated care and will solidify AdventHealth’s continued investment in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama it is critical for our community to know they have a choice for their health care services,” said Sendros “and it’s our honor to continue to provide an outstanding experience for the people who choose us.” The AdventHealth Redmond Heart and Vascular Institute will include: The institute will be located on the west side of the hospital campus along Redmond Road AdventHealth offers the broadest-reaching health care network in Northwest Georgia AdventHealth also provides services at AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun and AdventHealth Murray in Chatsworth as well as more than 40 physician practices and outpatient locations across the region AdventHealth Redmond is consistently recognized for their exceptional patient care receiving a number of recent accolades including one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals rated as the top 5% of critical care hospitals by Healthgrades and more AdventHealth is expanding its nursing workforce enhancing hands-on training programs and reinforcing its commitment to exceptional patient care our organization embarked on multiple global mission projects that made a significant impact on the lives of two families in need AdventHealth Carrollwood has been awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group a national nonprofit upholding the standard of excellence in patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory.. 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Please review our privacy policy to find out more about the cookies we use Browsing our website means you accept these terms Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article British runner Derek Redmond didn’t win any Olympic medals he didn’t even make it to the finals of his event he provided one of the most lasting images in Olympic history Redmond’s first Olympic dreams were dashed at the 1988 Games in Seoul Just minutes before the start of the first heat Redmond had to drop out with a pulled Achilles tendon He was determined to have another crack at an Olympic medal and immersed himself in training for the next four years Redmond arrived at the 1992 Games in Barcelona feeling that a silver medal was entirely in his reach and that perhaps he could even surprise the favorite he and seven other men competed in the semifinals of the 400 meters Redmond ran well out of the blocks and seemed as though he would have no trouble qualifying for the final He fell to the ground in pain but then pulled himself up He waved off stretcher carriers who rushed to him The other runners were finishing the race as he continued his slow came scrambling down the track to help his son you don’t have to do this.” Once Derek made it clear that he would not give up until he crossed the finish line “We’ll finish it together,” and served as Derek’s “human crutch.” Together The next day Derek Redmond was a bit embarrassed by all the attention he received Yet the race that he had dedicated to his father and the courage and sacrifice shown by the Redmond family seemed to far outweigh any medal-winning glory The one gorilla vs 100 humans debate has even reached WWE Several WWE Raw stars have found themselves debating which one of the two teams would win in a fight All this happened courtesy of Jackie Redmond.  Jackie Redmond is known for being the backstage reporter of the Raw brand in the WWE. She also covers the NHL Redmond recently asked several stars of Raw that if a war breaks out between a gorilla and 100 humans which ones would support the gorilla and which ones would support the humans Read More:- WWE Rumors: Is WWE planning to form a heel society? Jackie Redmond learned that Chad Gable, Julius Creed and Brutus Creed will be supporting the humans (via her official Instagram post) Julius Creed revealed that he is doing a film study on the topic he also has a degree in behavior ecology and cognition he is also a hand-to-hand combat specialist and a cooperative strategy can help the humans beat the gorilla Brutus Creed also supports Team Humans because he felt that a gorilla can kill 5-10 humans maximum a 100 humans will be too much for it to handle Chad Gable also felt that a 100 people can beat a gorilla due to their intelligence He even offered to be the first one to face the gorilla Jey Uso Otis and Maxxine Dupri to Jackie Redmond that they are Team Gorilla (via her official Instagram post) the World Heavyweight Champion believed that a 100 humans cannot defeat a gorilla because it is a real life beast he also said he can beat the crap out of a gorilla if needed Otis is also a member of Team Gorilla due to its pure power He referenced King Kong and how it took down three airplanes while climbing on top of a building with a woman Otis however claimed that he will be ready to defend Maxxine and Jackie if the gorilla attacked them.  then she would be “Team Them.” Raquel Rodriguez also revealed that she studied “Planet of the Apes” and they can take down a gorilla if needed.  Now that these WWE Raw stars made their opinions it would be interesting to see them face off against a gorilla and see who ultimately wins – the gorilla or the hoomans I'm a sports content writer focusing on MMA I have a Master's degree in Media Science (M.Sc) from my college The Heritage Academy I got into the sports industry through my previous company where I worked from 2023 to March 2025 I'm a fan of combat sports like pro wrestling and MMA My favorite  part about working at The Playoffs is speculating  what can be happening in WWE especially face-heel turns and results of matches Get the biggest stories delivered straight to you - for free you consent to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy nad to receive marketing and account-related emails from The Playoffs The Playoffs has been a go-to source for sports and sports betting enthusiasts Our mission: To help bettors make the best choices with in-depth analysis Our motto: Share our passion for sports and betting our editorial teams work to deliver the most accurate and relevant information so you can place bets with confidence—and most importantly and understand that betting is a form of entertainment—not a way to earn money If gambling stops being enjoyable or starts affecting your life negatively don’t hesitate to seek support or take advantage of self-exclusion tools provided by betting platforms responsible betting is the key to a safe and enjoyable gaming experience DISCLAIMER: This site is 100% for entertainment purposes only and does not involve real money betting COPYRIGHT © 2025 - THE PLAYOFFS - SHARE THE PASSION FOR SPORTS AND BETTING We are committed to safely and reliably serving our campus customers while supporting both the university’s day-to-day operations and the strategic vision for the future Purdue Memorial Union’s Atlas Family Marketplace has a wide variety of dining options to satisfy you The Spa is a boutique wellness retreat nestled in the Union Club Hotel at Purdue University Our Operations and Maintenance department is responsible for maintaining the iconic fountains on the West Lafayette campus Campus flowers are propagated and grown in the department’s greenhouses Flowers are then planted and maintained in flower beds Construction on the Amelia Earhart Terminal is ongoing while commercial airfare started in May 2024 The terminal project is expected to be completed in September 2025 the Purdue Airport provides many opportunities for our campus Nearly 300 Emergency Telephone System (ETS) boxes are located at almost every street intersection and other strategic locations on campus have a blue light on top and are marked “EMERGENCY” or “911.” The arborists remove and plant trees as part of the carefully developed Campus Tree Care Plan a continuous improvement effort that guides the assessment Study analyzed the potential impacts for small modular reactor deployment in Indiana and graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School in Lincoln Bill attended the University of Nebraska and played 2nd base and shortstop for the University of Nebraska baseball team He wore #9 to represent his baseball and war hero Bill graduated in 1963 and joined the United States Air Force as a Radar Navigator on his beloved B-52 flying in the Arc Light and Linebacker II campaigns He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Bill served as the Chief Intelligence Officer (Looking Glass) at Offutt AFB NE; 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Richardson “I Can Achieve” Memorial Scholarship were discriminatory because they were only offered to students of color.  These scholarships both aim to support students who have improved the lives of POC in the Ithaca community On March 13, Jacobson received a letter from the OCR that opened an investigation into his complaint to assess whether or not Ithaca College restricted access to scholarships based on race or color.  director of public relations at Ithaca College “Ithaca College does not discriminate on the basis of race in the awarding of the scholarships,” Maley wrote “We are confident that our programs and resources are in compliance with applicable Civil Rights laws.” According to Ithaca College’s scholarship descriptions ideal candidates for the scholarships would “have made significant contributions toward improving the quality of life for BIPOC youth” and “[exemplified] leadership in programs with the BIPOC Unity Center or other programs across campus.” Race or color are not listed as criteria for the scholarships.   a previous version of the website stated that the Richardson Scholarship was to be awarded to “a high-achieving student of color” and the ALS scholarship to “a student of color at Ithaca College who has made significant contributions to the Ithaca College campus.” Jacobson wrote that the EPP’s goal was “not to terminate the scholarships but to remove discriminatory eligibility criteria.”  He emphasized that any exclusionary language could dissuade white students from applying for these scholarships “Think of it as a store hanging a ‘no blacks allowed’ sign on the door,” Jacobson wrote Just two months after filing a complaint against Ithaca College, the EPP filed another complaint — this time against the Ithaca City School District on Aug The complaint was regarding the school district’s Students of Color United Summit an event aiming to uplift students of color from within the ICSD specified that it was a “closed event ONLY for SOC from 6th-12th grade.” On May 28, 2024, the EPP sent a letter to Luvelle Brown president of the Ithaca Board of Education the EPP alleged that the SOCU was attempting to “segregate students by race.” Two days after the EPP’s letter was delivered the ICSD sent out a mass email apologizing for “exclusionary language” and stating that “SOCU is open to all of our secondary students.” the EPP felt that there was still compelling evidence that ICSD violated federal law 12 they filed a complaint with the OCR.  the complaint “[laid] out in exhaustive detail a four-year-long effort to exclude white ICSD students from the SOCU Summits.” On Jan. 27, the OCR informed the EPP that they were launching an investigation into the SOCU.  More than a year prior, on March 14, 2023, the Parents Defending Education, an organization that seeks to “fight indoctrination” in schools by deemphasizing students’ group identities, filed a complaint with the OCR against the ICSD regarding a different event for students of color.  However, this complaint was dismissed by the OCR six months later on the basis that the ICSD had informed the OCR that these discriminatory practices were not taking place.  Jacobson wrote that the Trump administration has brought about “increased civil rights enforcement efforts,” which have aided the goals of the EPP Despite the presence of the investigation for Kathryn Cernera, president of the Ithaca Teachers Association “the job [of teaching] hasn’t changed.” The most important thing Cernera says teachers must do is to remain calm and continue instruction as usual.  “Any expectations of the job that we do haven't changed in light of an investigation,” Cernera said “I think that there were some teachers who needed to hear from leadership [to] … keep teaching the curriculum that [they] teach make sure that what [they’re] doing is in line with New York State standards.” She emphasized that the vision of the ITA remains the same anti racist and socially just practices … but also helping to make sure that [their] members know how to do that responsibly.” After living through one term of the Trump administration Cernera says people are paying better attention and acting more as a community than as individuals.  the EPP has not provided updates on the ICSD case but Jacobson expressed hope that both Ithaca College and the ICSD would be found liable.   Jacobson suggested that the ICSD should “[come] clean to the community,” implement a “civil rights monitor” that would provide administrative oversight They also suggested a monetary penalty for implementing DEI policies.  “The administrations of IC and ICSD have sought to obfuscate what they did and refuse to acknowledge wrongdoing,” Jacobson wrote