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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 2026โ€™s new election schedule shape Kirklandโ€™s county representation?

Also on today's calendar: Short-Term Rental (STR) Updates & 2026 World Cup Hosting Opportunities Webinar and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)

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  • 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.

๐Ÿ“ฐ News we're reading

โ€ข 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. Heโ€™s now renting out his Kirkland home while he slowly sheds possessions, embracing a simpler, remote-work lifestyle rooted in Washingtonโ€™s outdoors.
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โ€ข How to rent your Seattle home for the 2026 World Cup (axios.com) โ€” If youโ€™re 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 Seattleโ€™s 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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โ€ข 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 countyโ€™s move to even-year elections could boost turnout and reshape debates on housing, safety, and transit.
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๐Ÿ—ž 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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