There’s no need to leave Redmond to do your holiday shopping anymore.

We’re spotlighting a boatload of local businesses in the next edition of the Spokesman, so local readers know about all the great new options — especially up and down the the bustling downtown corridor.

According to the Redmond Urban Renewal Agency, 91 percent of downtown storefronts are full. And the ever-expanding variety of businesses is exciting for consumers. For this week’s edition we spoke with owners and employees at places ranging from Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt to High Desert Florals to Two Gifty Girls.

There are plenty of other holiday events happening in Redmond, including the seasonal opening of the ice skating rink and the 40th annual Festival of Trees. Check back at redmondspokesman.com on Sunday to see how much the popular fundraiser brought in for Hospice this year.

Also, check out the moment the Christmas tree lit up in Centennial Park after last week’s Starlight Parade. While there, go ahead and like us on Instagram to keep up with our posts from community events.

If you are looking for something not all all Christmasy, check out the dinosaurs at the Fair & Expo Center. You can also catch up on some of the stories we’ve published recently, including the official results of the November election and two officeholders representing parts of Redmond announcing they will run again in 2024. We also spotlighted another new downtown business — this one a kiddie playhouse.

Those are the kinds of stories we hope to keep writing at the Spokesman. To help us continue to celebrate local capitalism and add more local reporters, consider purchasing a subscription — either for digital access or home print delivery.

Go to redmondspokesman.com or stop by our office at the intersection of Deschutes and 6th St., and we’ll get you signed up at an affordable price. That continues to be the best way to support our work and stay informed about your community.

— Tim Trainor is editor of the Redmond Spokesman.