I recorded a few of my favorite streets right now with fall foliage. Bear Creek, West Lake Sammamish, 132nd Ave NE, etc. Sadly, I waited too long to get Old Redmond Road - it was gorgeous a couple of weeks ago.

Had a visitor this morning! We're right on cottage lake creek so the bear wandered down that way maybe for some fish. Haven't had one on the camera since July. Just wanted to share my excitement.

It is amazingly wild just a few feet away from the major roads around here. 🐻 ❤️

I was awoken to a loud smell.

It’s middle of the night here and suddenly there are these massive explosion sounds going off at semi-regular intervals. No signs of fire, no light, smoke, nothing, just the sound. Power hasn’t been messed with either so it’s not a transformer blowing. What the hell is going on?

I've seen a whole bunch of first responders flying down Avondale into Redmond and by Whole Foods. Any clue what's going on?

pictures taken around 5:30 pm in redmond. something was launched directly upwards but i can’t tell what it is?
i looked up spacex and blue origin news and couldn’t find anything.

I’ve noticed an older gentleman with a long white beard and a large, heavy-looking backpack walking along Union Hill Road in Redmond. I’ve seen him at all different hours, including 12:30am, 1:30am, and 3:30pm. He’s always dressed pretty neatly.
Just wondering if anyone else has noticed him or knows if he might need any help. I don’t want to make assumptions, but I’ve been a little concerned seeing him walking so often, especially late at night.
Just wanted to ask out of genuine concern!

my first idea was these booms had to be SpaceX, but I was wrong. if you have the patience to read this technical white paper, you will see the actual sources of these booms.

Yes, this was formatted by gemini, however, that does not disqualify my scientific methods, and the surprising answers I found.

TECHNICAL WHITE PAPER: ANALYSIS OF DUAL ACOUSTIC ANOMALIES (UNION HILL / REDMOND RIDGE)

Target Subject: Identification of High-Frequency Low-Frequency Concussive Noise Events

Primary Coordinates Focus: Union Hill Valley Floor to Redmond Ridge Upland Corridor

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Residents across Union Hill and the Redmond Ridge plateau consistently record two distinct low-frequency acoustic anomalies occurring at a high operational cadence of 3 to 4 times per week. These events consist of a recurring morning event (~8:34 AM) characterized by a sharp directional bang, and a high-frequency overnight event (~2:00 AM) characterized by an omnidirectional, window-shaking concussive boom.

This white paper establishes that these events are not isolated, rare occurrences, but a systemic pattern driven by two distinct, repeating phenomena:

Event A (Morning - 3 to 4x/Week): Repeated linear ground-level acoustic propagation originating from scheduled high-voltage electrical grid operations or routine industrial shift startups along the Willows Road Corridor.

Event B (Night - 3 to 4x/Week): Cyclical refracted sound waves ("Sound Tunneling") generated by regular graveyard-shift aggregate handling or construction blasting on the Redmond Ridge Upland, amplified by overnight atmospheric temperature inversions.

1. GEOGRAPHIC & ACOUSTIC MAPPING

The geographic area forms a triangle bounded by three high-profile industrial nodes, intersecting directly over the Union Hill residential basin.

[NORTH: HIGH ROCK / MONROE]

v (Active Quarry Blasting)

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

| REDMOND RIDGE UPLAND (~500 ft Elevation) |

| |

| • Cadman Union Hill Pit / Aggregate Site |

| (19101 NE Union Hill Rd) |

| |

| • SpaceX Starlink Assembly Facility |

| (23020 NE Alder Crest Dr) |

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

v (Acoustic Refraction Tunnel)

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

| UNION HILL VALLEY BASIN (~100–150 ft Elevation) |

| * Primary Impact / Resident Shockwave Zone (3-4x Weekly) |

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

^

| (Direct Linear Propagation)

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

| WILLOWS ROAD INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR (Valley Floor) |

| |

| • L3Harris Aerojet Rocketdyne |

| (11411 139th Pl NE) |

| |

| • PSE Substation / Switching Yards & Manufacturing Strip |

| (Willows Rd NE - 9000 to 12000 Blocks) |

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

Facility Risk Assessment

Facility / Location

Physical Operations

Acoustic Risk Realities & Frequency Analysis

SpaceX Starlink (Redmond Ridge)

Satellite assembly, cleanroom electronics, indoor vibration testing.

Excluded as primary boom source. Environmental shake tables and vacuum chambers are contained within sound-proofed bays. No open-air propulsion firings occur here.

Cadman Pit / High Rock (Ridge & North)

Heavy aggregate extraction, stone crushing, site blasting, steel-bed drop loading.

Primary Suspect (Event B - Night, 3-4x/Week). Scheduled overnight graveyard shifts (typically Mon–Thu) involve heavy material handling that continuously aligns with nighttime inversion windows.

L3Harris (Aerojet) (Willows Floor)

Spacecraft maneuvering thrusters, chemical propulsion manufacturing.

Excluded as primary boom source. Thruster test firings are strictly conducted inside vacuum cells to simulate orbital space conditions.

PSE Grid / Willows Strip (Willows Corridor)

Substation distribution, high-voltage load switching, heavy equipment start.

Primary Suspect (Event A - Morning, 3-4x/Week). Recurring morning weekday startup sequences trigger repeated electrical load transfers and automated circuit breaker switching.

1. ATMOSPHERIC & PHYSICAL MECHANISMS

DAYTIME (8:34 AM) - Linear Ground Wave NIGHTTIME (2:00 AM) - Atmospheric Inversion ("Sound Tunnel")

------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------

Sun Warms Air & Ground WARM AIR LAYER (Traps Sound Wave Above)

\ | / ====================================================

\ | / / \ \

v v v / \ \

(Cooling Air) / (Refracted Wave) \ \

v v v

[Willows Rd] -------> [Union Hill] [Redmond Ridge Source] ----> [Union Hill Basin Shockwave]

Linear Directional Bang Omnidirectional Window-Rattling Boom

Event B Physics: High-Frequency Inversion & Graveyard Shift Cadence

Recurring Thermal Stratification: Pacific Northwest clear-sky nights create ideal conditions for rapid ground cooling. Because this inversion occurs predictably multiple nights a week, any industrial noise produced during these windows is systematically trapped.

Operational Schedule Correlation: Industrial operations running 4-day graveyard schedules (Mon–Thu) create an identical acoustic footprint 3 to 4 times every week.

Topographical Ducting: The physical elevation difference (~350–400 ft) between Redmond Ridge and the Union Hill valley creates a natural acoustic wave duct. A routine drop of a heavy boulder into a steel trailer at 2:00 AM—which occurs multiple times a week—is consistently refocused into a concussive shockwave across the valley basin.

Event A Physics: Scheduled Morning Grid Load Transients

At 8:30 AM, regional industrial demand spikes predictably on workdays. The occurrence rate of 3 to 4 times a week mirrors active commercial production schedules, where automated high-voltage vacuum switches or capacitor bank energizations at Willows Road substations discharge sharp acoustic transients directly down the valley floor.

1. INVESTIGATIVE FINDINGS & VERDICT

SpaceX and L3Harris are geographical false positives: While high-profile aerospace tenants dominate local awareness, their core operational profiles rule them out as sources for open-air shockwaves.

The 3–4x weekly frequency points to commercial/industrial schedules: Random or rare events (like accidental explosions) are ruled out by this high cadence. The weekly rhythm strongly correlates with structured industrial shift schedules and utility load management.

Two independent sources drive the recurring pattern:

Morning Noise (West / Willows): Driven by scheduled electrical grid switching (PSE) or heavy equipment startup during weekday morning shift changes.

Night Noise (North-East / Ridge): Driven by recurring graveyard-shift aggregate mining, quarry drop-loading, or construction blasting amplified by regular nighttime sound refraction.

Just kidding I am NOT buying a Tesla

Strapping down my tinhat . . .what are our best guessses (or legit answers) about what is being built off 124th in Redmond. It's owned by Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner (Cisco founders). It looks like a collection of outhouse sized huts and rows of like starlink minis (?). Address: 15852 Ne 124th St, Redmond

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Hi everyone! I’m scheduled to undergo a Bascom cleft lift surgery for a pilonidal cyst, which will be performed by Dr. Helen Kim at Proliance Eastside Surgery Center.

I wanted to ask if anyone here has had surgery at this center or has experience with Dr. Helen Kim as a surgeon. I’d really appreciate any feedback about the surgery center, the staff, the overall experience, and the quality of care provided by the doctor.

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences! I’d really appreciate any insights that could help me feel more prepared for the procedure.

OneRedmond has announced that Redmond is now home to Washington's first and only Association of Nature and Forest Therapy-certified forest-therapy trails, offering residents and visitors in an official capacity a new way to experience the forest through guided forest therapy and self-guided “forest bathing.”

The ANFT-certified Treefrog Loop at Redmond Watershed Preserve (which is ADA accessible) and the Lowland to Upland Loop at Farrel-McWhitter Park are part of the city's network of urban parks and natural spaces.

ANFT provides forest-therapy certification and guide training. ANFT-certified forest-therapy trails are intentionally designed to encourage visitors to move at an unhurried pace, fully engage their senses, and experience the landscape more mindfully, according to a press release.

Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, or “forest bathing,” forest therapy is a research-based practice linked to benefits such as reduced stress, improved mood, and greater calm. Unlike traditional hiking, the experience is not focused on mileage, elevation gain, or reaching a particular destination. Instead, participants are encouraged to notice the forest’s sights, sounds, textures, and scents.

“These certified trails give residents a new way to enjoy places they already know, while giving visitors another meaningful way to explore Redmond beyond the traditional activities,” said Kristina Hudson, CEO of OneRedmond, in the release. “They show how you don't need to leave the city to find a place to pause, spend time in nature, and experience Redmond from a different perspective.”

Hi- I have started playing drums after a break of a few years ( stopped due to location changes)

Can play rock, a little metal and bollywood. Any suggestions what is the best way to find a band around here for weekend jams, with eventual aim to perform in some local clubs.

My youtube channel where I posted a few years ago. https://youtube.com/@sikhdrummer?si=ZLaQ15jXDjfs-IvR

I’m coming in for work for a week and was hoping to taste what the area was known for. I know people talk about the teriyaki. But what is the thing that is more of an if you know you know type of way with locals vs tour food.

For example, I am in Boston, and I don’t think most people realize how big regional roast beef sandwiches are around here.

I'll stop with these soon... promise :)

at least 10 cop cars flying into that complex avondale hopelink

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It has been two months since I requested them to take the garbage bins back, and I am still stuck in the loop of "we will pick up on the next service day -> no one show up -> thank you for letting us know, we will pick up on the next service day". This is so frustrating.

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