🌱 Patch AM: How a Woodinville HVAC firm lost big after a Google suspension

Good morning Woodinville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Woodinville HVAC firm lost big after a Google suspension
• Why some Woodinville grocery staples still cost more despite easing inflation

Also on today's calendar: Family Fun Nights including free dinner, games and teaching for the kids and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 56.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• HVAC Contractor Loses Thousands After Google Suspends Business Profile (achrnews.com) — A long-established Woodinville HVAC company, NW Mechanical, says it lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue and laid off staff after Google repeatedly suspended its Business Profile and temporarily wiped out more than 100 customer reviews. The story explains how crucial Google listings are for local contractors and offers practical advice on documentation, marketing diversification, and how to respond if your own business profile is ever suspended.
   

• Grocery prices fell in July but the cost of these food staples is still climbing (abcnews.com) — If you're shopping at Woodinville's Haggen or other local grocers, you may see slightly lower prices overall even as staples like fruits, vegetables, beef, coffee, and milk keep climbing. The piece explains how fuel costs, weather issues, and tariffs are driving some items up while others, like eggs and lettuce, have recently fallen in price.
   

📸 Around Woodinville

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodinville

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Monday August 24
• Family Fun Nights including free dinner, games and teaching for the kids →
  Woodinville Alliance Church, 13940 NE 166th St, Woodinville
  5:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Thursday August 20
• King County Department of Local Services Office Hours
  Woodinville Library 17105 Avondale Road NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
  10:00 am
• Little Explorers: Preschool Open Play
  Woodinville Library 17105 Avondale Road NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
  10:30 am
• Chair Yoga for Adults
  Woodinville Library 17105 Avondale Road NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
  1:30 pm
• PTA Popsicles on the Playground
  Wellington Elementary 16501 NE 195th Street, Woodinville, WA 98072
  4:00 pm
• Pop-up Hip Hop for Kids
  Woodinville Library 17105 Avondale Road NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
  4:30 pm
Friday August 21
• Music Nights at Obelisco Winery! Hollywood District, Woodinville →
  Obelisco Estate Winery, 14525 148th Ave NE Ste 121, Woodinville
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Crafternoon
  Woodinville Library 17105 Avondale Road NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
  1:00 pm
• Kontagious Performing Arts: Hip Hop at the Library
  Woodinville Library 17105 Avondale Road NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
  1:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Woodinville Wine & Hops Car Show →
  Watts Brewing Company, 15510 Redmond Woodinville Rd NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Sip and Centerpiece- A floral design class →
  Pepper Bridge Winery & Amavi Cellars Tasting Room, 14810 NE 145th St, Woodinville
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• RAM STUDIO presents: ARTISAN & Community Market →
  13625 NE 175th St, Woodinville
  10:00 am

📣 Woodinville Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Woodinville PatchAM possible:

• Eastside Tree Works — 2063969998

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Woodinville. Apply here.
• Precision Castparts posted a job opening for Payroll Administrator in Woodinville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodinville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bothell

• EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001104659-26-097922 (sec.gov)
• Washington man, 45, killed in head-on crash in Sandwich identified (capecodtimes.com)
• EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001493152-26-038747 (sec.gov)

Kenmore

• The Ales for ALS Festival Lands at The Lodge. Discount Code Available (washingtonbeerblog.com)

Ok Woodinville! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook