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Redmond officials announce May 10 downtown light-rail opening; Eastrail segment and Cascade Water Alliance updates also highlighted
Summary
Council members and the mayor told residents the two remaining downtown Redmond light-rail stations will open May 10, 2025. Eastrail officials expect a city section to open by summer 2025, and Cascade Water Alliance reported progress on a long-term Tacoma water contract and a $1.2 million solar-lease payment expected next year.
City officials told the Redmond City Council on Feb. 4, 2025 that Sound Transit will open two remaining downtown Redmond light-rail stations on May 10, 2025 and that community celebrations and a ribbon-cutting are planned.
Council Vice President Forsyth, reporting an ombuds item for February, said a constituent had asked about the stations and that she was able to confirm the May 10 opening; she said the city would share details about festivities closer to…
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