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And on the Kirkland Patch calendar - Band of Poets, Guests and Open Mic
Coffee in hand, Kirkland? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What's replacing Kirkland's long-vacant Rose Hill Village site?
- Remember something about a 2006 Kirkland killing? Police want to hear it.
- How did Southern Oregon stun Northwest in Kirkland soccer showdowns?
Also on today's calendar: USPA Tested and Open 2026 Washington State Championships and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
- Monday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Taylor Morrison Purchases Kirkland Site for $27M, Plans Townhomes Development (connectcre.com) — A long-vacant Rose Hill Village shopping center on Northeast 85th Street in Kirkland is set to become a new Taylor Morrison townhome community called Rose 85 after a $27 million purchase. The Kirkland-based seller dropped earlier office-tower plans as demand cooled, and construction is now aimed at delivering new housing by late 2027, reshaping a key neighborhood gateway. 
• Kirkland detectives looking for info on 20-year-old cold case homicide (kiro7.com) — Kirkland police are renewing their call for tips in the unsolved 2006 homicide of 23-year-old resident John Schuoler, found dead in his Kirkland apartment from blunt force trauma. Detectives believe someone locally may remember a conversation or detail that could finally identify a known acquaintance responsible, and anonymous tips are eligible for a CrimeStoppers reward.
• SOU SOCCER: Gaspar puts in 90th-minute winner for Raider men (rv-times.com) — College soccer fans in Kirkland just saw Southern Oregon's men steal a 90th-minute winner and the women post a 2–0 shutout in Cascade Conference play at Northwest University. The matches featured late drama, standout goalkeeping, and extended unbeaten streaks for both Raider squads on Kirkland's home turf.
📸 Around Kirkland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kirkland
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★ Featured events ★
- Band of Poets, Guests and Open Mic →
BookTree Kirkland, 609 Market Street, Kirkland
5:56 pm
Friday September 25
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Other local events
- Family Story Time
Kingsgate Library, 12315 NE 143rd Street, Kirkland
1:00 pm - Make Your Own Body-Care Products
Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland
2:00 pm - Read, Share, Connect Book Club
Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland
6:00 pm - Family Story Time
Kingsgate Library, 12315 NE 143rd Street, Kirkland
6:30 pm - Teen Book Talk
Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland
2:30 pm - Yoga with Alison - 9/23 thru 10/28 - 3:30 to 4:30pm
Friendship Academy Shoreline, 1206 N 185th St, Shoreline
3:30 pm - Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
Kingsgate Library, 12315 NE 143rd Street, Kirkland
6:00 pm - Pajama Story Time
Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland
7:00 pm - Baby Story Time
Kirkland Library, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland
10:30 am - USPA Tested and Open 2026 Washington State Championships →
DOP Strength Gym, 11831 124th Ave NE, Kirkland - Multi-Author AEN Reading →
BookTree Kirkland, 609 Market Street, Kirkland
5:54 pm
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found the owner, he will be reunited with his family pretty soon.
Thank you!! Found a large brown dog on the street in North Rose Hill, by Slater Ave. has no collar, very friendly. (Nextdoor North Rose Hill)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Kirkland. Apply here.
- Ross Stores posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Kirkland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirkland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Redmond
- Major I-405 closure, SR 520 lane restrictions this weekend (kiro7.com)
- WA unions spend big to keep 'millionaires tax' (seattletimes.com)
- All-Cause Excess Mortality During the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Rural Area of North India (cureus.com)
Bothell
- 2026 Master Design Awards: Outdoor Living more than $200,000 (qualifiedremodeler.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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