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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:

  • What EvergreenHealth Kirkland workers could gain in their new union contract
  • Where Serious Pie says Kirkland diners should go for al fresco slices.
  • Want to meet City of Kirkland Police recruiters face-to-face today?

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: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 70, low: 52.
  • Friday: A little morning rain; cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Contract Vote Scheduled! Tentative Agreement Reached! — UFCW 3000 (ufcw3000.org) — EvergreenHealth Kirkland union members will vote October 16 on a tentative three‑year contract that includes immediate wage increases, sizable annual raises, and ratification bonuses for eligible staff. The deal also promises improvements to scheduling, holiday rotations, and other workplace protections, making this an important decision for hospital workers and the quality of care available to Kirkland patients.
   

• 12 Absolute Best Pizza Joints In Washington State (tastingtable.com) — Kirkland pizza lovers get a special shoutout in this statewide roundup, which recommends Serious Pie's Totem Lake location for outdoor dining when Ballard's patio is closed. The guide highlights 12 standout Washington pizzerias, from island spots to mountain-town favorites, giving you plenty of options for road-trip-worthy slices beyond Kirkland, too.
   

• Fall Job & Internship Fair Wednesday! (uw.edu) — Today's Fall Job & Internship Fair at the UW Husky Union Building features dozens of employers, including the City of Kirkland Police Department, recruiting students, alumni, and community members. Running from late morning into mid-afternoon, the event offers Kirkland residents and students a chance to explore jobs and internships across many industries, with more positions being added online up to fair time.
   

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    Friday October 9
  • Admissions Café →
    Les Lilas French Bilingual Community School, 14216 132nd Avenue Northeast, Kirkland
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Saw this bobcat about 15 min ago in the highlands neighborhood.
    Posting this for awareness so our neighborhood pets can stay safe! (Nextdoor Highlands)
  • EvergreenHealth posted a job opening for Cook II-PD SEIU in Kirkland. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Production Team Member (Fruit and Vegetable Cutter) - Full Time in Kirkland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirkland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redmond

  • Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Raised to Buy at Melius Research (defenseworld.net)
  • When an employee protest at work falls outside Section 7 (jdsupra.com)
  • Research Analysts' Recent Ratings Updates for Microsoft (MSFT) (defenseworld.net)

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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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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