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Is a Paddle Board Outfitter Coming to Marymoor? Plus Soccer & Dog Groomers · Best of Redmond: Redmond Washington News, Events, Restaurants & Things to Do

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  Jennifer Davis: I'm Jennifer Davis
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  Dan Schulz: And I'm Dan Schultz, and this is Redmond's twice weekly newsletter and podcast about all of the amazing things happening right here in and around Redmond for the next seven days The City of Redmond just opened its full community
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  Dan Schulz: survey, and this one is for everybody, not just a small batch of residents they heard from earlier this year.
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  Dan Schulz: It only takes a few minutes, and it's your chance to tell them what's working, what's driving you nuts, and what actually needs fixing around town.
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  Dan Schulz: Traffic, parks, housing, sidewalks, all of it.
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  Dan Schulz: This is the stuff city leaders use when they're deciding where the money goes next.
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  Dan Schulz: So if you've got opinions, and we know you have opinions, now is your shot So make sure you submit all of your feedback directly by accessing the online questionnaire at redmondsurvey.com
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  Jennifer Davis: If your house has soccer fans in it or you just want a free excuse to hang outside on Wednesday, there's a big World Soccer Games watch party happening from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Downtown Park.
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  Jennifer Davis: They're throwing the round 32 match on a giant outdoor screen, and there's more than just soccer.
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  Jennifer Davis: Kids can jump into activities.
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  Jennifer Davis: There will be food vendors, music, giveaways, and community booths all over the park.
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  Jennifer Davis: Bring a chair or a blanket because this one could get crowded
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  Dan Schulz: If you've got little kids and you need something easy to do tomorrow, the Redmond Library is doing family story time at Farrel-McWhirter Park from 12:30 to 1:30.
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  Dan Schulz: It's part of their, summer run that goes through August, and it's a good one because it's outside.
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  Dan Schulz: They'll do books, songs, and the usual story time stuff, but kids can move around without parents stressing about them being too noisy.
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  Dan Schulz: Bring snacks and let them burn a little energy after
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  Jennifer Davis: If your Wednesday night sounds better with books than bars, Brick and Mortar Books has their romance book club from 6:30 to 7:30.
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  Jennifer Davis: This month they're reading Cosmic Love at the Multiverse Hair Salon, which might win for best title alone.
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  Jennifer Davis: It's built around inclusive romance books and open to anybody, whether you read one romance a year or 20.
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  Jennifer Davis: Good excuse to meet some people and talk books without it feeling like homework.
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  Dan Schulz: You know what today is?
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  Dan Schulz: It is Tuesday, and that means you've got a decision to make.
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  Dan Schulz: You can grab some boring lunch, or you can head on over to La Tia Angelina food truck for their legendary world-famous Taco Tuesday deal.
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  Dan Schulz: We are talking $1.50 tacos made with their authentic recipes straight from Jalisco, Mexico.
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  Dan Schulz: This is not some chain restaurant trying to do Mexican food.
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  Dan Schulz: This is the real deal.
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  Dan Schulz: This is a real family operation that's been perfecting their craft for years.
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  Dan Schulz: The husband and wife team even have their five kids helping out sometimes.
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  Dan Schulz: You can find their food truck parked behind the bus stop near the QFC in Bellevue, right next to the Tikka Masala restaurant.
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  Dan Schulz: And they offer student discounts too if you're a Bellevue College student.
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  Dan Schulz: These people care about their community, and it shows with every single taco they make.
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  Dan Schulz: This message brought to you courtesy of La Tia Angelina
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  Jennifer Davis: Soul Food has a weekly chess club and it's one of those easy drop-in things where you don't have to be good to show up.
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  Jennifer Davis: If you know your openings, cool.
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  Jennifer Davis: If you barely remember how the bishop moves, also fine.
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  Jennifer Davis: Grab coffee, sit down, and play a few rounds.
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  Jennifer Davis: It's low pressure and a solid way to break up the middle of the week
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  Dan Schulz: As long as you remember how to drink coffee, I think you'll be fine
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  Jennifer Davis: I think, yeah
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  Dan Schulz: Okay, this is a serious story if you, especially if you have a dog.
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  Dan Schulz: Obviously, the 4th of July is coming up, so consider this a quick heads-up if your dog loses it every 4th of July.
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  Dan Schulz: The neighborhood fireworks usually start before the 4th of July, and they're already getting started around town.
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  Dan Schulz: You probably heard them.
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  Dan Schulz: If your dog gets anxious, now is the time to prep.
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  Dan Schulz: Wanna take them for longer walks in the day?
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  Dan Schulz: That'll help.
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  Dan Schulz: Set them up in a quiet room.
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  Dan Schulz: White noise helps, too.
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  Dan Schulz: And double-check their tags and microchip just in case, you know, God forbid, they break out of the house.
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  Dan Schulz: Every year, dogs bolt because of fireworks.
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  Dan Schulz: Better to get ahead of it now
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  Jennifer Davis: The Redmond Cycling Club's Get Mad 2026 ride is basically sold out, but now the whole thing might get derailed because of route safety concerns near Moich Lake.
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  Jennifer Davis: Washington Department of Traffic says debris and hazards along State Route 165 need work before a big organized ride can safely roll through.
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  Dan Schulz: That is so disheartening.
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  Dan Schulz: I really hope they get it worked out
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  Jennifer Davis: Yeah, me too.
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  Jennifer Davis: I mean, they had the Ram Rod canceled, and then they came up with this great idea, and now this is also at risk.
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  Jennifer Davis: So hopefully, they get this figured out
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  Dan Schulz: All right, it is time for the Redmond History Minute, where we share an interesting piece of history, trivia, or tidbit about life in and/or around Redmond.
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  Dan Schulz: I've got a question for all of you playing at home.
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  Dan Schulz: Jennifer, you are the substitute listener.
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  Dan Schulz: You are playing for them, so do not screw it up.
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  Dan Schulz: Are you ready for the question?
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  Jennifer Davis: I am
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  Dan Schulz: What is the current name of the road that used to be Main Street in Old Redmond?
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  Dan Schulz: And your choices are A, Cleveland Street; B, Redmond Way; C, Leary Way; or D, Avondale Road.
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  Dan Schulz: And your time starts now
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  Jennifer Davis: Wow, what is the current name of the road that used to be called Main Street?
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  Jennifer Davis: Oh boy, this is rough.
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  Jennifer Davis: Well, I don't think Avondale ever ran over there.
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  Jennifer Davis: I think it's either Leary Way or Cleveland, but I'm gonna go with A, Cleveland, just because that seems like a main street to me.
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  Jennifer Davis: So my final answer is A
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  Dan Schulz: Oh, no.
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  Jennifer Davis: I missed.
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  Jennifer Davis: Ah.
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  Dan Schulz: were looking for C, Leary Way.
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  Jennifer Davis: Ah, that was my other top guess
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  Dan Schulz: back when Redmond was a small logging town, the main drag through downtown was just called Main Street, but as the town grew, it was renamed Leary Way.
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  Dan Schulz: The corner, of Leary Way and Cleveland Street became the center of old downtown.
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  Dan Schulz: That, of course, is where Bill Brown built his saloon and garage, and where the Redmond State Bank opened in 1911.
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  Dan Schulz: That same corner is still pretty busy today
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  Jennifer Davis: Yeah, it sure is.
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  Jennifer Davis: That's where all the people hang out.
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  Jennifer Davis: It's right there by the park.
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  Dan Schulz: Quick question.
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  Dan Schulz: If your neighbor came to you and said, "Hey, I've got this weird wet spot here in the yard and it's not drying up," would you know what you would tell them?
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  Dan Schulz: Uh, probably not because most people wouldn't, and that's usually an underground water leak, and most plumbers don't even handle that.
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  Dan Schulz: In fact, they'd tell you to call a specialist, and that's where Simply Leak Detection comes in.
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  Dan Schulz: They're the company that a lot of plumbers call when they can't find the leak.
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  Dan Schulz: Non-invasive, no digging, they pinpoint exactly where the leak is.
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  Dan Schulz: They have over 300 5-star reviews, and they cover Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, This message brought to you courtesy of Simply Leak Detection
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  Jennifer Davis: Word is a small boutique paddleboard and kayak outfitter might be circling a spot near Marymoor with direct water access Think rentals, lessons, and guided sunset floats on Lake Sammamish.
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  Jennifer Davis: Supposedly, this would be a smaller local setup, reservation only, and not one of those giant chain rental places.
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  Jennifer Davis: We don't know where exactly or how far along it is, but if this happens, where do you think it'll land?
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  Jennifer Davis: If you've got a guess or have heard something, head on over to our Facebook page at facebook.com/bestofredmond and drop it in the Redmond Rumor Mill Guesses post.
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  Dan Schulz: And while you are at our Facebook page, search for the Your Picks post and answer this question.
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  Dan Schulz: We wanna know who you think the best dog groomer in Redmond is
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  Jennifer Davis: If you've enjoyed this podcast, you're gonna love our companion newsletter.
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  Jennifer Davis: Find it at bestofredmond.com, and we'll see you in the next one
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  Dan Schulz: Or maybe before then, walking around Redmond.