Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
Thursday: Shifting clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 53.
Friday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How Regional Collaboration Can Help Local Governments Rethink Capacity and Deliver Climate Action (mrsc.org) — Kirkland is spotlighted as part of the Eastside Climate Partnership, where six Eastside cities are teaming up to cut climate pollution and boost resilience through programs like Energy Smart Eastside. The article explains how regional collaborations help cities like Kirkland share staff, technical expertise, and funding strategies to turn climate plans into real projects, and offers ideas for starting similar partnerships across Washington.
• Sound Transit Links to the Future (railwayage.com) — Kirkland gets a key mention in Sound Transit's long-range vision, with future plans to connect the city to Issaquah as part of expanding Link light rail across the Eastside. The feature walks through how Seattle's rail, streetcar, and commuter systems have grown, recent extensions to Lynnwood, Federal Way, Bellevue, and Redmond, and the long timelines for projects that could eventually reshape Eastside commuting.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
A scope of work isn't the same as a contract, and any contractor telling you differently wants to deceive you —Robert Frank Read on Patch
UPDATE: SHE'S BEEN FOUND!! Thanks to our kind neighbor who took her in, and thanks to all who read and shared! Our dog, Sadie is missing. She is a 4 year old yellow lab. She… (Nextdoor North Eastern Kirkland)
UPDATE: SADIE HAS BEEN FOUND https://www.pawboost.com/landing/pet/-VbTPxUSkROUtmBNftBV6xw8ZRrTvsHZ/lost-sadie-kirkland-wa-98034?utm_source=api Kirkland, WA 98034 - Near 121st… (Nextdoor North Eastern Kirkland)
Evereve posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist Stores Part Time-The Village at Totem Lake in Kirkland. Apply here.
PCC Natural Markets posted a job opening for Flex Clerk (Grocery/Produce) in Kirkland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirkland here.
🗞 Nearby News
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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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!