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๐ฑ Patch AM: Why is Kirkland now entangled in a major eviction moratorium lawsuit?
Be sure to catch Visit a Kโ12 Private School Where Joyful Learning Delivers Results | Open House on the Kirkland Patch calendar
Hey there, Kirkland! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. โ๏ธ๏ธ
In today's newsletter:
- Why is Kirkland now entangled in a major eviction moratorium lawsuit?
- How could a Kirkland-backed bill change how you haul loads?
Also on today's calendar: Visit a Kโ12 Private School Where Joyful Learning Delivers Results | Open House and 7 more events.
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- Thursday: Breezy with a shower or two, with a high of 44 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy, temps: high: 50, low: 37.
- Saturday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 41 degrees.
๐ฐ News we're reading
โข City of Spokane named in lawsuit over COVID-era eviction moratorium (krem.com) โ Kirkland has been named alongside Spokane, Seattle, Bellevue and other cities in a new lawsuit challenging Washingtonโs COVID-era eviction moratorium, with landlords seeking compensation for alleged financial losses. Filed in Thurston County Superior Court, the case targets both the state and multiple municipalities. Kirkland residents and property owners could see long-term implications depending on how courts interpret pandemic housing protections. 
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โข Grant Co. legislators pre-file legislation (thenewstribune.com) โ A Kirkland state representative, Shelley Kloba, is co-sponsoring a new bill to tighten rules on unsecured vehicle loads, aiming to improve highway safety statewide. The broader package from Grant County lawmakers also targets wildfire aviation funding, wildfire insurance transparency, sustainable jet fuel incentives, and workforce education oversight. These proposals could affect how Kirkland drivers haul materials and how the state funds fire response and education. ย ย ย
๐ธ Around Kirkland
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๐ Upcoming Events in Kirkland
โ Featured events โ
- Visit a Kโ12 Private School Where Joyful Learning Delivers Results | Open House
BASIS Independent Bothell, 21540 30th Dr SE, Bothell
10:00 am
Saturday January 10
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Other local events
- Fleur Soirรฉe: Wellness Edition โ FLEUR
FLEURstudio , 12409 NE 124th St , Kirkland
6:00 pm - SEATTLE WALK
CANVAS! Paint and Sip - Kirkland , 223 Kirkland Ave , Kirkland
6:30 pm - ARCTIC DONUT SHOPPE
FrogLegs Cooking School , 501 Market St , Kirkland
10:15 am - Bridle Trails Winter Running Festival
Bridle Trails State Park , 5300 116th Ave NE , Kirkland
1:30 pm - SPICED CHAI MACARONS
FrogLegs Cooking School , 501 Market St , Kirkland
10:15 am - Reading with Rover
Bothell Library , 18215 98th Avenue NE , Bothell
1:00 pm - Toddler Story Time
Kirkland Library , 308 Kirkland Avenue , Kirkland
10:30 am - Baby Story Time
Bothell Library , 18215 98th Avenue NE , Bothell
11:00 am - Stand Up Comedy with Meaghan Elwood @ Chainline Brewing Company featuring Barbie Collins Young
Chainline Brewing Company Taproom at Urban , 500 Uptown Ct , Kirkland
9:00 am
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 20
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๐ Events Nearby
- City Council Special Meeting
Redmond Senior & Community Center , 8703 160th Ave NE , Redmond
8:30 am - Toddler Story Time at Renton Library
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
10:30 am - Baby Story Time at Renton Library
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
11:15 am - St. Vincent de Paul Assistance
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
12:00 pm
Thursday January 8
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๐ฌ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost our dog around 117th Pl NE and NE 140th street.
Please help us find him we are desperate Please call if seen 9728387372 (Nextdoor Kingsgate 3 and 4) - Looking for a lost dog this morning Rui
Dog is collared and has phone number for contact Please reach out if you see this dog near you! (Nextdoor Totem Lake)
- Goodwill Seattle posted a job opening for Material Handler - Full-Time in Kirkland. Apply here.
- Ross Stores posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Kirkland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirkland here.
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- Seattle/Bothell Summit Showcases AI's Evolution into Practical Applications (techtimes.com)
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