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๐ฑ Patch AM: Why a longtime Kirkland homeowner traded his house for a tiny cabin
Make time for Short-Term Rental (STR) Updates & 2026 World Cup Hosting Opportunities Webinar on the Kirkland Patch calendar

Good morning Kirkland! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. โ๏ธ
In today's newsletter:
- Why a longtime Kirkland homeowner traded his house for a tiny cabin
- Can Kirkland renters really cash in on the 2026 World Cup?
- How will 2026โs new election schedule shape Kirklandโs county representation?
Also on today's calendar: Short-Term Rental (STR) Updates & 2026 World Cup Hosting Opportunities Webinar and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Kirklandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Kirklandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Downpours; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 60 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Occasional rain, temps: high: 53, low: 49.
- Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 55 and low of 48 degrees.
๐ฐ News we're reading
โข His Weekend Cabin Turned Into a Permanent Downsize (nytimes.com) โ A former Microsoft employee who once lived in a three-bedroom Kirkland house has downsized into a tiny custom cabin on the Wenatchee River. Heโs now renting out his Kirkland home while he slowly sheds possessions, embracing a simpler, remote-work lifestyle rooted in Washingtonโs outdoors.
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โข How to rent your Seattle home for the 2026 World Cup (axios.com) โ If youโre in Kirkland and thinking about renting your place during the 2026 World Cup, Airbnb says city rules currently allow renters to host, unlike most of Seattle. The piece explains how Seattleโs licensing system works, expected visitor demand, and how different nearby citiesโ regulations could shape your potential earnings from soccer fans flocking to the region.
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โข Candidates and activists gearing up for an exciting 2026 cycle, as King County's switchover to even year elections takes effect (nwprogressive.org) โ Kirkland voters will help decide key 2026 King County races, including keeping District 6 Councilmember Claudia Balducci, who represents Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond, in office or not. The piece previews contests for Assessor, Elections Director, Prosecuting Attorney, and several council districts, outlining how the countyโs move to even-year elections could boost turnout and reshape debates on housing, safety, and transit.
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๐ธ Around Kirkland
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๐ Upcoming Events in Kirkland
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โ Featured events โ
- Short-Term Rental (STR) Updates & 2026 World Cup Hosting Opportunities Webinar
Virtual Webinar,
12:30 pm - Historically Hip Artisan Market
232 Front St N, Issaquah
9:00 am - PSCS Winter Maker's Market (in support of youth!)
Puget Sound Community School, 660 S Dearborn St, Seattle
1:00 pm - Historically Hip Artisan Market
232 Front St N, Issaquah
11:00 am - 9 to 5 Artisan Pop-Up at the Holiday Shop
232 Front St N, Issaquah
1:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
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Other local events
- O Christmas Tea - A British Comedy
Kirkland Performance Center , 350 Kirkland Ave , Kirkland
7:30 pm - 8:30 PM Elders Meeting
Trinity Church Church Office
8:30 pm - Family Story Time
Bothell Library 18215 98th Avenue NE, Bothell, WA 98011
10:00 am - English Language Learners (ELL) Classes
Bothell Library 18215 98th Avenue NE, Bothell, WA 98011
1:30 pm - Stand Up Comedy with Monica Nevi (Christmas Edition) @ Chainline Brewing Company
Chainline Brewing Company Taproom at Urban , 500 Uptown Ct , Kirkland
9:00 am - Eleventh Hour Makers Market
Pacific Place , 600 Pine St , Seattle
12:00 pm - Annual Holiday Pops
Bastyr Chapel , 14500 Juanita Dr NE , Kenmore
3:00 pm
Wednesday December 10
Thursday December 11
Tuesday December 16
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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๐ฌ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- Quality Food Centers posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Kirkland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirkland here.
๐ Nearby News
Redmond
- Local Event: Short-Term Rental (STR) Updates & 2026 World Cup Hosting Opportunities Webinar (patch.com)
- Umatilla Actress Questioned by Immigration Enforcement (underscore.news)
- Want to catch the Splatoon 3 North American League playoffs? Tune in to the livestream! (nintendo.com)
Bothell
- Vacant commercial properties offer creative solutions for private education facilities (bizjournals.com)
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