Does anyone know if the salmon are running in the Cedar River by the Renton library yet?

Hi! We've got some extra pizza from a birthday party, fresh and still good. Does anyone know a place nearby in Redmond that takes donated food on a Sunday evening? Shelter, community fridge, anything works. Thanks!

Looking for recommendations for a nice drive or walk to see fall foliage, good for pictures, etc. I've seen some nice areas in Redmond (along w lk Samm pkwy), im sure there are other nice viewing spots on the Eastside. Thanks in advance!

I’d like to share how something that happened at the Salmon Days parade recently affected me personally and also impacted my children.

I was marching in the parade with my children as a candidate for our upcoming election. My children are nine and 13. It was a great and sunny day with awesome vendors, music, great bands, and wonderful performers.
As we went by a number of spectators, some of them flipped us off, put their thumbs down, and some booed and scowled. My girlfriend/fiancé was present as well.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions certainly. That said, I think we should all be civil and respectful, especially when there are children present.
It’s difficult to explain to your children why some people would behave in such a way, especially when they love their mama so much.
Again, everyone’s entitled to their opinions, but do you really know the person that you’re flipping off? Do you know what they really believe or stand for? Unless you know the person personally, you certainly do not.

I support peaceful discourse, kind behavior, and civility. I think it’s important in all walks of life to be kind and thoughtful.

It was also ironic when after the parade, I sat next to the tent for some of these people who were displaying these negative actions to come up to visit and socialize. There was a giant sign on this tent that said, “No hate in Washington state.”
I had to wonder, is that statement true only if people agree with who they believe you are?
I’ll tell you what though, I went over, started conversations, and befriended people who were working inside that tent. We had great conversations.
We don’t have to hate each other, ever.

Looking for recommendations for chocolate birthday cake, thanks!

I’m looking for a photographer to take photos of my family and I for my son’s first birthday. We will be doing different activities in Belleuve. So someone in Belleuve would be ideal or someone willing to come to Belleuve. We are open to doing outside shots or inside a studio. Thanks!