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🌱 Patch AM: Kirkland family says their Tesla took off on its own—what happened?

And check out Ramam Bhajae - Musical Concert on the Kirkland Patch calendar

Monday September 28th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Kirkland! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Kirkland family says their Tesla took off on its own—what happened?

Also on today's calendar: One Day Only - A Full Home Remodel in The Farm Community - Award Winning Remodeling Team and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, temps: high: 62, low: 48.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Family Sues Tesla After Model X Allegedly Surged Through Red Light (carscoops.com) — A Kirkland father and his teenage daughter say their Tesla Model X suddenly accelerated from a red light at 144th Street NE and 124th Avenue NE in June 2023, crashing into a curb and causing injuries. They're now suing Tesla, alleging its driver-assistance technology triggered the surge and blocked their efforts to regain control, with onboard vehicle data expected to play a key role in resolving the case.
   

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Other local events
    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
  • 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
  • SUMM Family Math Fun at the Kingsgate Library
    Kingsgate Library, 12315 NE 143rd Street, Kirkland
    11:30 am
  • Saturday October 17
  • One Day Only - A Full Home Remodel in The Farm Community - Award Winning Remodeling Team →
    To be released the week of event - Woodinville, WA
    10:00 am
  • Sunday October 18
  • Author Thomas Lion book signing →
    Barnes & Noble, 18025 Garden Way NE, Woodinville
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I know what you're thinking.
    "Is this guy single and how do I get me some of that!?" Sorry ladies. I am not. But a damn good day of mushrooming today. About 8lbs of Chanterelles,… (Nextdoor Finn Hill)
  • Looking for recommendations for a reliable house cleaner for a move-out cleaning next week.
    I'd especially appreciate recommendations from people who have personally used the cleaner or cleaning service, rather than responses from cleaners… (Nextdoor Market)
  • EvergreenHealth posted a job opening for CNA / Unit Tech - Nursing Resources (Float Pool) (.9 FTE, Days) in Kirkland. Apply here.
  • Eurofins Scientific, Inc. posted a job opening for Custodian Care Technician - 3rd Shift in Redmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirkland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redmond

  • U.S. Marshals locate two "critically missing" children from Washington in Virginia (tri-cityherald.com)
  • These 6 WA Starbucks locations are closing this weekend (fox13seattle.com)
  • Fall Prevention in the Elderly: A Community Intervention Project (cureus.com)

Bothell

  • The Impact of Ultrasound-Guided Rectus Sheath Blocks on Intraoperative Anesthetic Requirements and Early Recovery in Laparoscopic Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study (cureus.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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