We’re in the business of breaking news, so wanted to break some about ourselves.

To better serve our readers, the Redmond Spokesman will move to a new publication date. Starting March 28, the print newspaper will arrive in mailboxes across the city every Thursday instead of every Tuesday.

We’re doing this for a few reasons.

First, with a Thursday edition we can better help you plan your weekend. We will have more coverage of what’s going on in Redmond in advance of the events themselves.

It also allows us to add more content to the paper, too. Starting March 28, you’ll get the entertainment insert “GO!” as well as a television and streaming-focused guide we call the “Bulletin Extra” in your weekly edition of the Spokesman.

The new publication date also allows us to get more timely news into the print paper, including coverage of Tuesday night city council meetings and results from Tuesday night elections.

Of course, we remain a digital-first newsroom. And we continue to post news as soon as it is ready at www.redmondspokesman.com. Yet our print paper remains the core of our business and we want to make sure it comes out at a time that is most valuable to you.

Have any feedback or ideas about new things to do with the new edition? Email me at ttrainor@redmondspokesman.com.

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To show all the work we’ve been getting done on this Leap Week, check out these recent reads:

The big news this week is about the Oregon Department of Water Resources tipping their hand about a plan to deny Redmond’s application for more groundwater. Although the city has plenty of water at the moment, if it continues to grow the lack of new resources could cause an “existential” threat in a few decades, according to current Mayor Ed Fitch. City staff are confused by state directives to build more housing but not to secure more water.

Another story is about two new affordable housing projects planned in Redmond, one being homes for purchase and the second apartments for rent.

Just last week we were talking about General Duffy’s downtown Redmond summer music series. We’ve got more big music news this week — this time about the giant three-night FairWell Festival at the Fair & Expo Center.

The 2023 version headlined by Willie Nelson and friends was the largest single event in fairgrounds history. In 2024 it returns with a boatload of big names, from Billy Strings to Jason Isbell and from Ryan Bringham to Brandi Carlile. See the full lineup here.

We hope you read our sweet article about Cari Wood (and the dentist who fixed her tooth just hours before she was set to be honored.)

This story about an unsolved homicide is definitely not as sweet, but it is no less important. If you have any information, Redmond Police request you reach out to investigators.

I can’t forget about the work we publish every week — the Redmond police log and the look back through Redmond history. Both features are now for subscribers only.

Quote of the Week

“I’m just being honest here. The beef would definitely go over (to Ridgeview) for at least the first year or two … there would definitely be more conflict.”

— Brandon Guyton, Redmond High junior on possibly combining the city’s two high schools

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If you haven’t already, consider purchasing a subscription for digital access or weekly print delivery. Visit 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. It’s the best way to support our work and stay informed about your community.

— Tim Trainor is editor of the Redmond Spokesman.