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Also on today's calendar: Build and Create - Open house at Steamoji Kirkland and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Growing strong communities through TOD (djc.com) — Kirkland's NE 85th Street Station Area Plan is spotlighted as a leading example of transit-oriented development, tying new zoning, a TIF district, and affordable housing requirements to a future Bus Rapid Transit station. The piece compares Kirkland's approach with projects in San Francisco, Portland, and Los Angeles, stressing how thoughtful planning can deliver walkable, connected, and equitable neighborhoods.
• Seattle Transit Trivia Answers (seattletransitblog.com) — Transit fans just learned that South Kirkland Park & Ride is uniquely busy, serving both directions for three key Metro routes: 249, 250, and 255. A full answer key from a recent Seattle Transit Trivia night also reveals detailed stats on ORCA usage, ridership rankings, and historic routes, offering data-rich context for how Kirkland fits into the regional network.
• Huskies Host No. 3 Portland For All-PNW Clash (gohuskies.com) — Two Washington men's soccer players hail from Kirkland as the defending national champions host No. 3 Portland in a top-15 showdown at Husky Soccer Stadium. The preview highlights the Huskies' explosive early-season form, star striker Ramsey's NCAA-leading scoring pace, and a roster packed with in-state talent aiming to defend last year's title.
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