Nationally renowned child advocate Doreen Cato, Ed.D, will be the guest speaker at the next Legacy Leadership Breakfast at 8 a.m. Feb. 9 at LIOS Graduate College of Saybrook University; 4010 Lake Washington Blvd. NE, Suite 300, in Kirkland. Cato’s speech will be based on her newly released book, “Saving the Leader Within: The Impact [...]
Property damage reporting and storm debris disposal
A message from King County Office of Emergency Management The King County Office of Emergency Management is collecting information from County residents and businesses on damage and losses suffered during the January 16-23, 2012 snow and ice storm. If your King County home or business sustained damage as a result of the storm, you may be [...]
Little Caesars Opens on Rose Hill
Corey Freebairn and his wife Amy have lived in Rose Hill for the past 12 years. On Wednesday, they celebrated the opening of their new business, Little Caesars Hot-N-Ready Pizza, less than a mile from their home. Besides pizza, Little Caesars offers a bunch of sides including Caesar Wings and Crazy Bread. Come to visit [...]
South Kirkland Park & Ride Transit Oriented Development Open House, Feb 2
Status of the Transit Oriented Development Project at the King County Metro South Kirkland Park and Ride The permit review process is underway for the transformation of the King County Metro South Kirkland Park and Ride into a vibrant new mixed use residential and commercial transit oriented development community. The project includes 239 affordable [...]
Planning Department Fee Changes Proposed
The Planning Department is proposing changes to the fee schedule that will be presented to the Kirkland City Council on February 7, 2012 at their regular meeting. The proposed changes either clarify and correct format and typographical errors, or add new fees. The new fees are for existing Kirkland Zoning Code (KZC) provisions that require [...]
Family-Friendly Birding Walk Timed To Spot Season’s Best, Feb 11
Easy Paths at Juanita Bay Park Get Close to Birds with Kid Appeal Before the trees start to leaf out and before the colorful waterfowl start to migrate north, all ages can enjoy an introduction to the best of winter birding at Juanita Bay Park in Kirkland on February 11. Eastside Audubon and the [...]
UPDATED Burglary in Norkirk last night – Beware
UPDATE 2: Jan. 26 Another neighbor sent us this note about an attempted break in of their house in Norkirk: We had a attempted burglary a couple weeks ago on 8th. They tried getting in thru living room window and must have got spooked. Not liking this! UPDATED It seems as if the Bridle Trails [...]
Rescheduled: Pavement Grinding and Paving on Kirkland Ave.
Expect minor delays on Kirkland Ave. from Third St. to Kirkland Way January 26 – 27, a King County contractor will be grinding the roadway and paving Kirkland Avenue from Third Street to Kirkland Way (this work was originally scheduled January 17 – 19, but was delayed due to weather). Note that this work is [...]
Recycling Collection Ends at the Houghton Transfer Station on February 1
Curbside recycling available at no additional cost with garbage service Beginning February 1, 2012, curbside recyclables will no longer be accepted at the King County Houghton Transfer Station. Recyclables collection will also be eliminated at the Renton, Shoreline, Enumclaw, and Cedar Fall transfer stations. Curbside recycling is provided at no extra cost with garbage [...]
LETTER | Support HB 2610; Ignore the Petition
Please ignore the petition currently being circulated and vote for HB 2610. Citizens of Houghton deserve no more rights than my family and I do. We live less than 500 yards from the border of Houghton in the Moss Bay Neighborhood. We should not have to help pay for their bounty (read “extra rights”) which slows [...]
Free Kids Dental Sealant Day at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Lake Washington’s Dental Hygienists’ Society is offering a free preventive dental program for children ages 6 to 13, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the event, state-registered dental hygienists and Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWIT) dental hygiene students will place dental [...]
Juanita Beach Over the Years
Juanita Beach is likely the most historic property owned by the city, yet today, despite its deep roots, it has an all new feel and look. Kids during the 1920-30’s used to find arrowheads and spear points at what is now the north end of the park, which suggests native habitation from pre-history. Prior [...]
LETTER | The Houghton Community Council is an Anachronism
Dear Kirkland Views: I served on the Houghton Community Council and the Kirkland City Council for a number of years. For a long time I have believed that the HCC is an anachronism. My wife and I have been citizens of Houghton for just over 37 years. It is time to stop this undemocratic favoritism given to the citizens [...]
Online Petition started to Save Houghton Community Council
An online petition has been launched titled, Save Houghton Community Municipal Corporation and Defeat HB 2610. The sponsor of the petition is listed as “Citizens to save Houghton Community Council”, an unaffiliated group of Kirkland citizens. The petition, an effort to defeat HB 2610 which would eliminate the Houghton Community Council, is addressed to nine state [...]
Green Kirkland “Martin Luther King Day” Rescheduled
Help UW restoration ecology network students remove invasive plants from the site they are restoring at Cotton Hill Park in Kirkland. Date: Saturday January 28 Time: 9 am to noon Place: Cotton Hill Park (110th Ave NE & NE 98th St., Kirkland 98033) Directions: From I-405, take the NE 85th Street/WA-908 exit (exit 18) and go west towards downtown Kirkland. Turn right [...]
Opinion | Councilmember Penny Sweet’s Thoughts on the Houghton Discussion
Dear Kirkland Views: I think it is important that I weigh in on the Houghton Community Council Discussion. To be clear, I did know that there was going to be a bill forthcoming. My husband, Larry Springer said as much last session when the original bill was killed and he told Rick Whitney, HCC President, [...]
Kirkland Storm Update #9: All Roads Open Except Holmes Point Drive Due to Fallen Tree
Kirkland crews worked through the night clearing roads and have opened all roads that were closed for several days with the exception of the 13800 block of Holmes Point Drive where a fallen tree believed to be on power lines remains for Puget Sound Energy to clear. A wind advisory issued by the National [...]
Kirkland Storm Update #8: Rainy Conditions; Crews Plowing Slush on Roadways
Kirkland road crews are currently clearing slush from roadways and have worked in the Kingsgate/Evergreen Hill area, including near Evergreen Hospital, and on Lake Washington Boulevard, Market Street, NE 85th Street, and NE 124th Street. Crews are also working to clear storm drain grates and ask that residents do the same. A flood watch is [...]
LWSD: Second Discovery Community School Information Night Added
Choice school adds kindergarten next year Discovery Community School (DCS) has added a second parent information night, on January 24 at 6:30 p.m. Attendance at this meeting or the one that took place on January 10 is required for anyone applying to Discovery Community School. DCS is a Choice school in Lake Washington School District, [...]
Kirkland Storm Update 7#: Roads Remain Closed; Citizens’ Help Needed with Flooding Prevention
Kirkland road crews are currently clearing “first priority” roads this morning and have already worked through the night clearing “Priority 2” roadways. Drivers are cautioned to be very careful as icy road conditions continue to exist within the City. Residents are encouraged to clear storm drains of snow and debris to prevent and reduce flooding as [...]
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