Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How will Kirkland’s high gas use shape its energy future?

And on the Kirkland Patch calendar - Kirkland Picture Day

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Monday October 5th Patch AM
Monday October 5th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Kirkland's high gas use shape its energy future?

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: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 49.
  • Wednesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The geographic divide in WA natural gas usage (seattletimes.com) — Kirkland stands out on the affluent Eastside with nearly half of homes relying on natural gas heat, meaning the state Supreme Court's decision to strike down Initiative 2066 could significantly affect local homeowners. The article explains how gas dependence varies across Washington and why converting to electric heat pumps may hit some communities' budgets harder than others.
   

📸 Around Kirkland

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 Kirkland

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Kirkland 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 Kirkland PatchAM possible:

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

  • does anyone know a reasonable priced tile setter?
    This is for a walk in shower (s/m area). Referrals would be appreciated. (Nextdoor Inglewood)
  • Hi… dental hygiene student looking for patients that need affordable dental care!
    Must be reliable and come to appointments, my graduation depends on your presence. Thank you to all kind people. Ask me more questions (Nextdoor Inglewood)
  • Allied Residential posted a job opening for Part-Time Leasing Consultant - GRT in Kirkland. Apply here.
  • Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Kirkland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirkland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redmond

  • Microsoft Corporation $MSFT Shares Newly Acquired by SPX Gestao de Recursos Ltda (defenseworld.net)
  • Microsoft Corporation $MSFT Shares Purchased by Spirepoint Private Client LLC (defenseworld.net)
  • Starbucks weekend closures include at least six Washington shops (newsbreak.com)

Bothell

  • This WA university is No. 1 in the Northwest for 'best value,' new report says (tri-cityherald.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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

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

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Kirkland