Kirkland Traffic Alert: Kirkland American Little League Parade, March 20
Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the Kirkland American Little League Parade to be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010. The following streets will be closed from 10:00 a.m. until the final participant passes at approximately 11:00 a.m.: Southbound lane of Lakeshore Plaza Drive (Boat Launch access may have temporary delays during this time) East and Westbound lanes of Kirkland Avenue from... [Read more]
KITH | Fighting homelessness, we mean business!
“Not so very long ago, Richard LeMieux was a successful businessman. He ran his own publishing company, lived in a house on the beach, drove a cool car, had a loving family. Then, suddenly, it was all gone: his business collapsed, his family left him, he was evicted from his home. He was nearly 60 years old, and he was homeless.” – David Pitt, Booklist Review Can a successful, hard-working... [Read more]
Google Maps gains bike routes
Google has announced a new feature to Google Maps which should make bikers happy by making it easier to find bike-friendly routes in major cities across the USA. The feature is easy to use and seems quite accurate. Google wanted to customize the look to their maps for cycling to encourage people to use their bikes. To accomplish this goal, they included the following feature set: provide as much... [Read more]
Public Invited to Comment on Kirkland’s Stormwater Management Program
Comments due March 26 Kirkland residents are invited to provide comments by March 26 on the 2010 Stormwater Management Program which identifies the City’s strategies to engage and educate the public about stormwater management, prevent spills and dumping into the stormwater system, and require development projects to control and treat runoff. These efforts will improve the quality of water in... [Read more]
119 school employees call in sick in protest and wont get paid for day off
LWSD says union violation of contract is ”tantamount to a theft of public funds” UPDATED On Tuesday, KOMONews.com ran a story detailing how 119 Lake Washington School District secretaries and office workers called in sick en masse to make a point regarding contract negotiations. The district has responded that it is refusing to pay office personnel who violated their contract by falsely... [Read more]
Kirkland Retains Frause to Coordinate Regional, National Tourism Efforts
The City of Kirkland Tourism Program is pleased to announce the retention of Frause to oversee the City’s advertising, promotion, public relations, and networking efforts. Frause is a seasoned full-spectrum communications firm with offices in Seattle and Portland. The Frause team is exceptional at generating coverage in all local and regional print and electronic media as well as tourism industry... [Read more]
Cascade Land Conservancy | Taking Action in Kirkland March 18
Cascade Land Conservancy’s Cascade Agenda Cities Program invites you to Taking Action in Kirkland: How to Shape the Future of Your Community, a free 2-hour workshop on how citizens can effectively participate in the land use process. This event will help you become a well-informed, well-organized, and well-prepared citizen who is ready to participate in local decision-making process and guide... [Read more]
Rhonda Breard charged with Mail Fraud
UPDATED x2 The Seattle Times is reporting that Rhonda Breard appeared in court today was charged with one count of mail fraud and released from custody. According to the article, “Under the terms of her release, she is barred from liquidating her assets.” King5.com has posted this story. KOMONews.com has posted this story. UPDATED The Seattle Times is reporting that Rhonda Breard,... [Read more]
Sound Transit | Kirkland Transit Center Construction Update – March 10, 2010
Water main work completed, force main work to begin With the early morning work last week to tie-in the remaining section of the water main, all of the work to install the new water main under 3rd Street has been completed. This week work has shifted to the installation of the new force main that leads to the County’s Pump Station located in Kirkland Square. Excavation work for the force main will... [Read more]
King County invites your business to apply for its fourth‐annual ‘Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction’ list
The goal of the list is to publicly recognize companies with outstanding recycling programs and waste reduction practices, and help motivate others in the local business community. The list helps illustrate steps that local companies are taking to reduce waste and save money. Why apply? The Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction list gives your business the recognition it deserves for conserving... [Read more]
Kirkland proclaims “Earth Hour” on March 27, 2010 from 8:30-9:30 pm
On March 2, 2010, the Mayor of Kirkland made the following proclamation: Proclaiming “Earth Hour” on March 27, 2010 from 8:30-9:30 pm in Kirkland, Washington WHEREAS, this hour has been designated worldwide by World Wildlife Fund as “Earth Hour” in which millions of people around the world will come together to call for action on climate change by turning off their lights for one hour; and WHEREAS,... [Read more]
Submit your entry for the 1st Annual Limerick Writing Competition at Kirkland’s Wilde Rover
In honor of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 17th ,the Wilde Rover in downtown Kirkland has put out a call for entries for their 1stAnnual Limerick Writing Competition. All entries will be displayed in the windows of the Rover on Central Ave. during the week of St. Paddy’s Day, (provided the entry is “family friendly”) and 3 winners will be chosen late Wednesday, March... [Read more]
PSE Substation controversy continues with claims of unsafe EMF radiation
The Kirkland neighbors of a new Puget Sound Energy (PSE) substation in Juanita continue to make their case to other neighbors, the City Council, the media – anyone who will listen. They have lodged complaints against City Hall, the permitting process and PSE. Their complaints are not just about the process and damages to their homes. Now their concern is for their health. The adjacent property... [Read more]
Furlough Days: Kirkland City Hall to be closed eight days in 2010
Due to the significant budget problems experienced by the City of Kirkland, the City Council has enacted measures intended to balance the budget as required by law. The choices made by the council included both increased taxes and reductions in spending. As a budget reduction, furlough days will be in effect for 2010 which will result in the day-time closure of several City buildings on these dates: 1. Friday,... [Read more]
Kirkland Council Seeks Ethics Committee Members
Letters of Interest due March 25 The Kirkland City Council seeks volunteers to assist the Council in developing a code of ethics. Individuals will serve on an ad hoc committee of five to seven members for a period of approximately six months. The role of the committee is to develop a recommended code of ethics that will apply to the City Council and City boards and commissions. Persons interested... [Read more]
Marsh Park drowning victim investigation underway by Kirkland Police
UPDATED On Saturday, February 27 at about 4:00 p.m. a body was found floating in Lake Washington 15 yards off shore from Marsh Park. At the time, news reports incorrectly stated that the victim was a 35 -year-old male. Since the initial reports, there has been little new information to release. According to the Kirkland Police Department, the body found was that of a 42-year-old Kirkland man. The... [Read more]
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