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๐ฑ Patch AM: How a youth mental health leader spends a busy day in Kirkland
Coming up on the Kirkland Patch calendar: Family Fun Nights including free dinner, games and teaching for the kids
Cheers Kirkland! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a youth mental health leader spends a busy day in Kirkland
- Three Kirkland residents hurt in serious three-car crash on US 101
Also on today's calendar: Family Fun Nights including free dinner, games and teaching for the kids and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clearing; nice in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
- Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Everything Youth Eastside Services' Laura Hitchcock Does in a Day (mynorthwest.com) — Kirkland teens and families may recognize the Kirkland Teen Union Building, where Youth Eastside Services CEO Laura Hitchcock regularly checks in on counseling and youth programs. Her day ranges from visiting KTUB and school-based counselors to planning future Invest in Youth fundraisers, all aimed at expanding mental health support for local kids across the Eastside. 
• Three injured in three-car collision on US101 in Pacific County (chinookobserver.com) — Three Kirkland residents were injured Monday in a three-car collision on US 101 south of South Bend, when a northbound Tesla reportedly crossed the center line and struck two vehicles. Two Kirkland occupants were taken to Willapa Harbor Hospital and another was airlifted to Tacoma, while investigators list distracted driving as the preliminary cause and note everyone was wearing seatbelts.
📸 Around Kirkland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kirkland
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★ Featured events ★
- Family Fun Nights including free dinner, games and teaching for the kids →
Woodinville Alliance Church, 13940 NE 166th St, Woodinville
5:00 pm
Monday August 24
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Other local events
- 8:30 PM Elders Meeting
Trinity Church Church Office
8:30 pm - Sponsored Research Post-Award Office Hours for Faculty
University of Washington Bothell 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011
10:00 am - Baby Story Time
Kirkland Library 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033
10:30 am - Campus Tour
University of Washington Bothell Summit Hall
11:00 am - Summer Meals at Kingsgate Library
Kingsgate Library 12315 NE 143rd Street, Kirkland, WA 98034
12:00 pm - Rotary Board of Directors Meeting
Kirkland Rotary Breeza Condominiums
5:30 pm - STEM Symposium – Summer 2026
University of Washington Bothell 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011
8:00 am - Sponsored Research In-Person Open Office Hours
University of Washington Bothell Library - LBA (Annex)
10:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
📣 Kirkland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Outdoor Story Time at Farrel-McWhirter Park
Redmond Library 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond, WA 98052
12:30 pm - Drop-In Technical Assistance
Redmond Library 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond, WA 98052
2:00 pm - Community Resource Center
Redmond Library 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond, WA 98052
2:00 pm - CMF Presents: Base Camp Featuring Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue →
Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Jacking a deck up 3" and replacing white existing post 3 total this is the jack system I used and I put my camera scope at the top of the deck so I could see the paint line to know when to stop .
By doing it this way it allows me to work alone which is best for me and others Gauthier's total home improvements can get-her-done (Nextdoor Finn Hill)
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Front End Manager in Kirkland. Apply here.
- Evergreen Goodwill posted a job opening for Custodian Part-time in Kirkland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirkland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Redmond
- Nikola Tesla STEM High near Redmond in Top 10 in U.S. News ranking (seattletimes.com)
- Expert Tips: Plant Combinations for Large Containers (hortmag.com)
- King County Public Defense Attorney Supervisor (ACAD) (SDA) in Seattle, WA (seattletimes.com)
Bothell
- EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001104659-26-097922 (sec.gov)
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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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