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In today's newsletter:
- Why a national public lands convention is coming to Bellevue in 2027
- Senior Amazon hardware engineer role now open in Bellevue
- Bellevue company needs certified Senior Palo Alto Security Engineer onsite
Also on today's calendar: Late at The Eight and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
- Friday: Considerable cloudiness, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Public Lands Alliance to host 2027 convention and trade show in Bellevue, Washington (sgnmag.com) — Bellevue will host the Public Lands Alliance 2027 Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Hyatt Regency from February 7–11, bringing hundreds of attendees and about 150 exhibitors to town. The event will spotlight Pacific Northwest public lands, offer four days of educational sessions, and celebrate PLA's 50th anniversary. Local residents and organizations can expect increased tourism and networking opportunities around conservation and retail.
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• Sr. Hardware Development Engineer, Design Engineering, NASC Engineering - Amazon.com Services LLC - Bellevue, WA, US (dice.com) — An Amazon.com Services engineering team is hiring a senior hardware development leader based in Bellevue, with a salary range from about $137,000 to $186,000 and full benefits. The role focuses on designing next-generation sortation and logistics systems, managing large-scale projects, and collaborating with internal and external partners. Experienced hardware engineers in Bellevue can apply immediately.
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• Onsite in Bellevue, WA/Senior Palo Alto Security Engineer/12+ Months Contract - Dexperts Inc - Bellevue, WA, US (dice.com) — A client is seeking a Senior Palo Alto Security Engineer to work onsite in Bellevue on a 12-plus-month contract, requiring strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto tools and major cloud platforms. Candidates need a current PCNSE certification and several years of information security work. Bellevue-based security professionals can respond directly with an updated resume for consideration.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bellevue
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★ Featured events ★
- Late at The Eight →
The Eight, 10770 NE 8th St, Bellevue
5:00 pm - Leah Rudick at Forum Social House in Bellevue →
Forum Social House, 700 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue
6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Sunday September 13
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Other local events
- Kelsey Creek Farm - Farm Explorers →
Kelsey Creek Farm, 410 130th Pl SE, Bellevue
10:00 am - Using Autosomal DNA for 18th and 19th Century Mysteries →
Via Zoom (Online)
6:30 pm - Fall Fernfest Plant Sale
Bellevue Botanical Garden The Aaron Education Center at the , 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA, 98005, United States
9:30 am - SportsForEquity-Ping Pong Parkinson® →
Seattle Pacific Table Tennis Club, 13249 NE 20th St, Bellevue
10:00 am - Snowflake Lane Dancer Auditions →
827 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue
10:00 am - Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Offensive Skills Weekly →
Bellevue WA - 4 Truths About Long-term Care →
Online Webinar
12:00 pm - Harvest Festival →
Bellevue Demonstration Garden -- King County Master Gardeners, 15500 SE 16th St, Bellevue
10:00 am - Aphasia Communication & Support Group →
Overlake Medical Center, 1035 116th Ave NE, Bellevue
1:30 pm - Pelvic Floor Wellness: Women 30+ →
Overlake Education Center - Highmark, 1740 NW Maple St, Issaquah
6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 19
Thursday September 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cathy Abrena and Victoria Law of Grasons Named IFA Franchisees of the Year —William Gilford Read on Patch
- Corner of 126th Ave ne and ne 24th st
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- The Pokémon Company International posted a job opening for Graphic Designer II, Merchandise Development: Original Merchandise (12-Month Fixed Term) in Bellevue. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Mercer Island
- Mercer Island Masquerade supports Gift of Adoption (mi-reporter.com)
- Friendly, fun food trucks of Mercer Island/ Meanderings by Mindy Stern (mi-reporter.com)
- MIHS Drama launches new season with debut of musical 'Once Upon a Mattress' (mi-reporter.com)
Redmond
- Evotec Begins Phase 1 Study of Orthopoxvirus Antibody Cocktail (drug-dev.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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