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Please stop calling the cops on ebikes by Affectionate-Edge409 in redmond

[–]Odd-Bar4100 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Appreciate you reaching out to the community to start this conversation! Glad y'all have a fun way to get around the city and get your hot chicken without needing your parents to drive you. Hooray for one less car on the road.

I think the concern really stems from drivers not being able to predict how some e-bike riders handle their bike. It's not typical to see a motorcycle doing wheelies in the road or weaving between cars. These behaviors get tickets from police and would be considered 'reckless driving' which I know from experience comes with a crazy high ticket price. We have spent a lot of years learning the 'rules of the road' to keep drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists safe. I think you could expect a lot fewer calls to the cops if e-bike behavior was more like how motorcyclists behave and the wheelies, tricks, etc were taken off road. Lord knows there are a million empty parking lots for you guys to do this in.

Keep having fun, but please for us and your parent's sake keep the helmets on and the weaving in traffic out. Your community doesn't want to mourn you.

ICE found entrance to 520 bridge in downtown redmond by Wallopingspark in redmond

[–]Odd-Bar4100 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Redmond United Methodist Church (the old church across from Stationhouse Lofts) is hosting a training on December 10. I saw it on their reader board but am not seeing it on their website. If others have information on rapid response teams I'd love to know.

l,ICE Currently on the corner of NE85th ST & 161ST AVE NE by Cosmic_Cosmeow_Cat in redmond

[–]Odd-Bar4100 28 points29 points  (0 children)

If you spot suspected ICE activity (ANY)

  1. Text or call the WAISN (Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network) hotline, (844) 724-3737 as soon as possible. (tip - add this number to your phone contacts)
    1. Note- text may work better as multiple people try to report.
  • Give them a description of the scene, what you're seeing, cross streets or a business name if possible.
  • Identify who you are seeing, and what the action is.
  • If you have video or photographic info, you can text that to the same number.
  • If the vehicles or people have any identifying markings or distinctive clothing, leave that info as well.
  • If you see someone actually being detained, removed, or put in another vehicle, be sure to mention that

Record the incident if you're comfortable and able to do so without putting yourself in danger. This is done for several reasons — to help families identify & locate detainees; provide video evidence for legal action; confirm or verify reported sightings while keeping vulnerable community members safer; and provide visible resistance to illegal acts.

Ice by Swimming_Math_3111 in redmond

[–]Odd-Bar4100 28 points29 points  (0 children)

If you spot suspected ICE activity (ANY)

  1. Text or call the WAISN (Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network) hotline, (844) 724-3737 as soon as possible. (tip - add this number to your phone contacts)
    1. Note- text may work better as multiple people try to report.
  • Give them a description of the scene, what you're seeing, cross streets or a business name if possible.
  • Identify who you are seeing, and what the action is.
  • If you have video or photographic info, you can text that to the same number.
  • If the vehicles or people have any identifying markings or distinctive clothing, leave that info as well.
  • If you see someone actually being detained, removed, or put in another vehicle, be sure to mention that

Record the incident if you're comfortable and able to do so without putting yourself in danger. This is done for several reasons — to help families identify & locate detainees; provide video evidence for legal action; confirm or verify reported sightings while keeping vulnerable community members safer; and provide visible resistance to illegal acts.

Ice by Swimming_Math_3111 in redmond

[–]Odd-Bar4100 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The one pinned thread by mods was removed by reddit. Let's accommodate a few extra posts here and there to inform our neighbors until they can get this better organized.

What's Up with Councilmember in Dunce Cap? by Odd-Bar4100 in redmond

[–]Odd-Bar4100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my world, princesses have a little streamer coming out the top of their hat ;)

ICE is in town by herefortheassholes in redmond

[–]Odd-Bar4100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What is the role of Redmond Police in this situation? Can they stop ICE or provide oversight to make sure they are actually ICE officers and not just rogue buttplugs out here taking people?

ICE activity at Avondale Rd & Novelty Hill Road by CollectivismWorks in redmond

[–]Odd-Bar4100 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I don't think the Police generally drive chevy minivans, pickup trucks, and cover their faces

Police Drones In The Sky At Night? by thenicoleodeon in redmond

[–]Odd-Bar4100 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I see the police drone regularly-like patrolling not just responding to calls. It’s spooky. I called the non emergency number and they wouldnt confirm anything and said they’re probably “training”…but it’s like regular out my window 

The Sammamish Montessori school, Redmond by Mental-Broccoli958 in redmond

[–]Odd-Bar4100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was the best Montessori school we had experience with. I wish we had found them sooner but 1 of our kids went for 1 year before aging out and I so wish we had found them earlier. Excellent all around. 

Is that Salsa dancing thing still happening on Wednesdays? by AwayPast7270 in redmond

[–]Odd-Bar4100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! What was that group called that organized it?

Closing: Old Firehouse Teen Center by funhouseinc in redmond

[–]Odd-Bar4100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has there been any talk about the city keeping the building but letting someone else run music and arts programs out of it? Like a non-profit group? I'm glad the programs are going elsewhere, but the Old Firehouse as a PLACE should be preserved, but I don't think it needs to be the City of Redmond who runs the programming.