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Hey there, Redmond! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's included with a $9 fall day at Redmond's McMurtrey Farm?
  • How this week's Link tunnel closure affects Downtown Redmond riders
  • How Redmond PCC workers can shape decisions in their own store

Also on today's calendar: Attention Gym Enthusiasts: Join a 1-Hour Study in Redmond & Earn $75 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 50.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Where to find u-pick pumpkin patches and farm stands (greaterseattleonthecheap.com) (greaterseattleonthecheap.com) — Redmond families can head to McMurtrey Farm this fall for a full‑blown pumpkin‑patch experience, with wagon rides, games, kettle corn, and more included in a $9 ticket from September 3 onward. The guide also rounds up dozens of other u‑pick pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and farm stands across the Seattle‑Tacoma area, with hours, prices, and tips for planning your visit.
   

2. Link Evening Closure Tuesday-Thursday (seattletransitblog.com) — Evening Link service from Downtown Redmond will end earlier September 15–17 as the downtown tunnel closes at 11 p.m. for maintenance, with the last 2 Line train leaving Redmond at 9:04 p.m. and shuttle buses bridging gaps near Capitol Hill and Judkins Park. Riders should check Sound Transit alerts for any last-minute changes.
   

3. PCC Nominations for the Labor Management advisory Committee are open! — UFCW 3000 (ufcw3000.org) — PCC workers at the Redmond store can soon nominate themselves or coworkers for new seats on the Labor Management Advisory Committee, with online nominations open September 21–25. These elected representatives help shape decisions on staffing, training, operations, and workplace improvements, and Redmond employees will both nominate and vote only within their own store.
   

4. Kent Police Department proposes Drone First Responder program (redmond-reporter.com) — Redmond residents may be interested that Kent Police are considering a Drone First Responder program similar to the one Redmond Police launched with Skydio in 2024. The proposal aims to speed 911 responses and reduce risky encounters, but civil liberties advocates warn about privacy and surveillance concerns. Final funding decisions will come during Kent's November budget vote.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This is what we call "Getting Sloopy"...
    wet from lake or river, hot, panting, saliva streaks everywhere, belly all dirty from kicking up mud and dirt, big fat tongue hanging out, grass… (Nextdoor Education Hill)
  • Fire reported in a building at 2634 NW 58th St with no injuries.
    7:51PM on Sep 14: Firefighters are responding to reports of a fire in a residence in the 2600 block of NW 58th St. (Nextdoor )
  • Microsoft Corporation posted a job opening for Principal Product Manager, Data Science & Market Research in Redmond. Apply here.
  • JustFoodForDogs posted a job opening for Nutrition Sales Consultant in Redmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redmond here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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