🌱 Patch AM: Did Kirkland police just recover something that was stolen from you?

Hi Kirkland! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Did Kirkland police just recover something that was stolen from you?
• Could your Kirkland arts nonprofit qualify for up to $15,000?
• Why is Bill Gates issuing dire AI warnings from Kirkland?

Also on today's calendar: Build and Create - Open house at Steamoji Kirkland and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.
• Friday: Some sun, temps: high: 71, low: 54.
• Saturday: Variable clouds with a shower, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kirkland police recover more than $30K in stolen property across King County (mynorthwest.com) — Kirkland police detectives helped recover more than $30,000 in stolen property tied to burglaries and car prowls across several King County cities, including Kirkland. Two suspects are jailed, and officers are working to match remaining items to victims, urging residents to record serial numbers, photos, and receipts to improve chances of getting stolen belongings back.
   

• Eastside Arts Partnership Support Grants (Washington) (fundsforngos.org) — Eastside arts nonprofits that serve Kirkland residents can now apply for Bellevue's Eastside Arts Partnership grants, with awards up to $15,000 for operating support. Eligible 501(c)(3) groups based on the Eastside and offering public programming in cities including Kirkland can use funds for staff and program costs, and may also qualify for a PowerUp for Equal Access bonus grant before the October deadline.
   

• Bill Gates warns AI is more dangerous than Big Tech will admit (inquirer.com) — Bill Gates is sounding a high-profile alarm about artificial intelligence risks from his office in Kirkland, arguing that AI could cost jobs and even threaten human life without stronger rules. He's calling for measures like new AI usage taxes, bans on automating certain caregiving roles, and mandatory safety reviews for powerful systems, saying tech companies are downplaying dangers to protect profits.
   

📸 Around Kirkland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kirkland

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Build and Create - Open house at Steamoji Kirkland →
  Steamoji Kirkland, Maker Space for kids, 355 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland
  2:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Art supplies drive-Help Fire eastern Wa teachers/students →
  Crown Bees - Solitary Bees, Houses & Supplies, 17721 132nd Ave NE, Woodinville
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Fresh Hop Brewday Open House →
  Watts Brewing Company, 15510 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE Ste E110, Woodinville, WA 98072,
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• Back-to-School Fair
  Bothell High School 9130 NE 180th Street, Bothell, WA 98011
  8:00 am
• Sponsored Research Virtual Open Office Hours
  University of Washington Bothell 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011
  11:00 am
• Campus Tour
  University of Washington Bothell Summit Hall
  11:00 am
• Summer Meals at Kingsgate Library
  Kingsgate Library 12315 NE 143rd Street, Kirkland, WA 98034
  12:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Pokemon Club
  Kirkland Library 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033
  1:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Tyler Preaching
  Trinity Church Kirkland, WA 98033
  8:00 am
• 10:00 AM Worship Service
  Trinity Church Providence North, 19021 120th Ave NE, Bothell, WA, 98011
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 15
• Romeo & Juliet Auditions (Grades 6-12) →
  10718 NE 68th St, Kirkland
  9:00 am
• Young Frankenstein Auditions (Grade 9-Age 20) →
  Studio East, 10718 NE 68th St, Kirkland
  4:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Snowflake Lane Auditions
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost Parrot (Indian Ringneck)
  Hello all, After a freak accident, our Indian Ringneck escaped last night (8/24) in the LendeMain Neighborhood in Kirkland. He is a shy bird but… (Nextdoor High Woodlands)
• 🚨LOST CAT🚨- My indoor cat named Phoebe got out last night around 11:30 PM from the 2nd-floor balcony stairs in unit L-207 at Woodlake Apartment Complex.
  She is an orange British Shorthair with green eyes and a black tip on her tail. She is strictly an indoor cat, has no collar, but is microchipped… (Nextdoor Inglewood)

• Rocket - United Pacific posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Kirkland. Apply here.
• Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Assistant Kitchen Manager in Kirkland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirkland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redmond

• Chewy Vet Care - Seattle, WA Patch (patch.com)
• NB I-405 closure through Kirkland all weekend (redmond-reporter.com)
• Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Mechanism, Clinical Evidence, and Emerging Applications (cureus.com)

Bothell

• NB I-405 closure through Kirkland all weekend (bothell-reporter.com)

Ok Kirkland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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