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🌱 Patch AM: What will Kirkland’s NE 85th Street Station Area Plan actually deliver?

Coming up: Build and Create - Open house at Steamoji Kirkland on the Kirkland Patch calendar

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Hello again Kirkland! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will Kirkland's NE 85th Street Station Area Plan actually deliver?
  • How busy is South Kirkland Park & Ride compared to other stops?
  • Which Husky stars from Kirkland are chasing another national title?

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Beautiful with some sun, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Variable clouds with a shower, temps: high: 69, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Beautiful with some sun, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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.
   

📸 Around Kirkland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kirkland

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Other local events
    Saturday August 29
  • Pokemon Club
    Kirkland Library 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033
    1:00 pm
    • Sunday August 30
  • Tyler Preaching
    Trinity Church Kirkland, WA 98033
    8:00 am
  • 10:00 AM Worship Service
    Trinity Church Providence North, 19021 120th Ave NE, Bothell, WA, 98011
    10:00 am
    • Monday August 31
  • LWSD - Kindergarten Family Connections
    Emerson K-12 10903 N.E. 53rd ST., Kirkland, WA 98033
  • LWSD - First day of school (grades 1-12)
    Emerson K-12 10903 N.E. 53rd ST., Kirkland, WA 98033
  • LWSD - Half-day elementary conferences
    Emerson K-12 10903 N.E. 53rd ST., Kirkland, WA 98033
  • Campus Tour
    University of Washington Bothell Summit Hall
    11:00 am
    • Tuesday September 15
  • Romeo & Juliet Auditions (Grades 6-12) →
    10718 NE 68th St, Kirkland
    9:00 am
  • Young Frankenstein Auditions (Grade 9-Age 20) →
    Studio East, 10718 NE 68th St, Kirkland
    4:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Snowflake Lane Auditions
    The 2026 Snowflake Lane Audition Form is NOW LIVE! The form can be found at bit.ly/SFL-26. ... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • WASHINGTON PEEPS!
    I have A LOT of clothes we're giving away. Do you know a family or shelter that needs them? This is just a small batch. There's NICE jackets nice… (Nextdoor Central Houghton)
  • EvergreenHealth posted a job opening for Patient Registrar-Per Diem in Kirkland. Apply here.
  • Amazon.com, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift, Amazon Leo - ProdOps in Kirkland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirkland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redmond

  • Chewy Vet Care - Seattle, WA Patch (patch.com)
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  • Carcinoid Heart Disease Presenting as Cardiogenic Shock: A Case Report (cureus.com)

Bothell

  • Briefs: Bellingham T-Mobile store expected to close; rock shop opens in Fairhaven (cascadiadaily.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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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