🌱 Patch AM: How are Kirkland buyers finally gaining leverage in a million-dollar market?

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In today's newsletter:

• How are Kirkland buyers finally gaining leverage in a million-dollar market?
• Which Kirkland college just ranked among Washington's best schools?

Also on today's calendar: Cafe Classics Workshop with Seattle Coffee Gear and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 45.
• Monday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kirkland's wildly pricey housing scene is now '99% buyer's market' (seattletimes.com) — Kirkland's housing market is cooling slightly, giving buyers more leverage even as typical single-family homes still hover around $1.27 million and condos lag. Residents describe aggressive pricing, long listing times, and zoning changes that encourage smaller, denser homes, while longtime locals worry they'll be priced out of the city they love.
   

• Best colleges in Washington (nbcrightnow.com) — Kirkland makes the cut on a new ranking of Washington's top four-year colleges, with one local campus earning a solid B+ grade and high acceptance rate. The statewide list compares schools on tuition, selectivity, and outcomes, giving Kirkland families a quick snapshot of how nearby options stack up against bigger names in Seattle, Spokane, and beyond.
   

📸 Around Kirkland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kirkland

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 27
• Beginner Pole Dance Workshop! No dance experience needed! →
  12089 124th Ave NE, Kirkland

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Other local events

Sunday September 27
• Cafe Classics Workshop with Seattle Coffee Gear →
  Seattle Coffee Gear | Kirkland Urban, 400 Urban Plaza, Kirkland
• 10:00 AM Worship Service
  Providence North, 19021 120th Ave NE, Bothell
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 29
• Family Story Time
  Kingsgate Library, 12315 NE 143rd Street, Kirkland
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Beats Beyond Boundaries
  Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland
  5:30 pm
• Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
  Kingsgate Library, 12315 NE 143rd Street, Kirkland
  6:00 pm
• Pajama Story Time
  Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Baby Story Time
  Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland
  10:30 am
• Talk Time English Conversation Class
  Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland
  1:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Ramam Bhajae - Musical Concert →
  Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland
• Joshua Red Uttech at The Grape Choice →
  The Grape Choice, Kirkland
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• DADU Educational Seminar →
  David Koeger Century 21 North Homes Realty, 10702 Northeast 68th Street, Kirkland

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Best garage door opener installer ever.
  Fast, professional, friendly. He knew exactly what he was doing and did a great job. Highly recommended. James Pohl - 425-432-7528 (Nextdoor Finn Hill)
• Edit: reunited with owner.
  Found Dog. Was wondering around this morning and am keeping it in my backyard for safe keeping. I'm in the Kingsgate area by 124th PL NE and NE… (Nextdoor Kamiakin Heights)

• Government Jobs posted a job opening for Recreation Lead - Kirkland Teen Union Building in Kirkland. Apply here.
• City of Kirkland Washington posted a job opening for Exceptional Police Officer in Kirkland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirkland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redmond

• 2 Redmond children missing since 2023 found near Washington, D.C. (king5.com)
• Roofing Fraud Allegations Draw Scrutiny in Three States (roofingcontractor.com)
• The Utilization of Space by Juvenile Spotted Seals (Phoca largha) from Peter the Great Bay (East Sea/Sea of Japan) Throughout the Year (nih.gov)

Bothell

• Prep roundup: Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood sweep volleyball matches (heraldnet.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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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