Sunday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tech Moves: AWS data leader jumps to Oracle; Seattle Children's names new CIO; Zillow's new legal chief (commstrader.com) — Kirkland gets a nod in this roundup of major Seattle-area leadership moves, with Verasonics and Cardiac Dimensions highlighted as key stops in ultrasound executive Richard Van Bibber's career. The story surveys new C‑suite and board appointments across tech, healthcare, and philanthropy, underscoring how Puget Sound leaders—from Amazon alumni to cancer researchers—are reshaping companies that influence jobs, innovation, and medical care throughout the region.
• Montana State program coming off strong Big Sky season set to visit Gonzaga on Nov. 17 (thenewstribune.com) — College hoops fans may notice a Kirkland connection when Montana State visits Gonzaga on Nov. 17, as returning forward Christian King is a Kirkland native and Seattle Prep alum. The Bobcats are rebuilding after losing their top scorers but bring back King and other key contributors from a solid Big Sky season.
• This Day in Rock History: August 22 (rock929rocks.com) — Kirkland gets a shout-out in rock history as the birthplace of Alice in Chains frontman Layne Staley, a key figure in the grunge era. The piece also recaps major August 22 milestones for bands like Santana, Led Zeppelin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Deftones across decades.
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Looking for a handyman with diverse experience with flooring, lighting, doors and fixtures. Have a long list of small repairs to get done in Kirkland. If you have a strong recommendation please let me know. (Nextdoor Finn Hill)
I am extremely careful driving these days. I'm so afraid of not being able to see these kids who ride on their electric scooters or bikes. What happened to parents teaching their children that… (Nextdoor North Eastern Kirkland)
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🗞 Nearby News
Redmond
She came to Redmond at 10 to chase a tennis dream. Now she's headed to the U.S. Open (kiro7.com)
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