Jimmy John’s and Bluetooth SIG come to Kirkland
Jimmy John’s to open next to Sur La Table For those of us longing for more choices when it comes to deli sandwiches in downtown Kirkland, perhaps this will be the ticket. Jimmy John’s is an irreverent deli sandwich franchise which doesn’t take itself too seriously. One look at the signage in their store and you can see that a sense of humor is applied liberally to everything they... [Read more]
Kirkland parents object to Robert Frost Elementary adaptation of ‘Snow White’
A controversial move by Robert Frost Elementary School has left some asking if the school is engaging in censorship or just following prescribed human-dignity and anti-bullying policies. Is it censorship or sensitivity? That’s the question surrounding an adaptation of “Snow White in the Black Forest,”which debuts Friday at Kirkland’s Robert Frost Elementary School. The fourth-... [Read more]
Kirkland Views Letters to the Editor moved to sidebar
Dear valued readers, Recently, several suggestions have been made by readers as to how Kirkland Views can better present Letters to the Editor. Some have suggested that letters be placed deeper within the website, and off the front page. Others think that providing prominence to voices which would otherwise be unheard is an important public service of this website. Kirkland Views is an open forum which... [Read more]
BNSF Rail Corridor sale – Conservation Futures Tax questioned as source of funds
The sale of the BNSF corridor seemed like a done deal. The news media reported the sale of the BNSF line to The Port of Seattle at the close of 2009 with plans to sell the line to King County in 2010. But now some question how the sale will be funded. By Debra Sinick Keith Ervin of the Seattle Times said, After acquiring the rail line (which the Port has now done), the Port would sell the southern... [Read more]
I love and adore Kirkland and I hope you will too – an essay
The following essay on Kirkland was written by Rachel Walen, 11, of Golden, Colorado. Rachel turned in this work as a 5th grade homework project, and now she has shared it with us. Sometimes a child’s perspective helps us better appreciate the very special place in which we live. – Admin Kirkland, Washington By Rachel Walen As you walk down the long narrow hallway to anywhere but an... [Read more]
Heritage Park gets cleaned up thanks to Adopt-A-Park program
Tita Lee, Spa Director of Penterra Spa, helps weed and garden at The Heathman Hotel’s newly adopted Heritage Park in Kirkland. Pictured in the background is Laura Chance, Revenue Manager for The Heathman Hotel, and Brandi Hyder, Director of Rooms. UPDATED Employees of The Heathman Hotel rolled up their sleeves, put on some gloves and worked to improve Heritage Park as a part of their year-long commitment... [Read more]
Man who killed 4 in drunk driving accident pleads guilty to vehicular homicide; could spend 6 1/2 years in prison
The Everett Herald is reporting that Matthew McDonald has pleaded guilty to four counts of vehicular homicide involving a drunk driving crash along Highway 9 last November. Two of the four victims were the son and daughter-in-law of former Kirkland Mayor Bill Woods. Thomas and Hilda Woods and Brad and Melissa Agerup were driving home from planning a birthday party when McDonald drove through a stop... [Read more]
Geoffrey Castle participates in Fundraising Concert for Haitian Earthquake Relief
Courtesy photo On Monday, February 1, 2010, at 8:00pm musicians from around the Puget Sound area will come together in the second of a series of fund-raising concerts for the victims of the recent Haitian earthquake. Entitled “Singing Back to Haiti,” the concerts will connect the people of Haiti to our community at a musical level and provide a common venue and musical opportunity for people to... [Read more]
Two Sisters Struck in Crosswalk by Vehicle
Two sisters were injured today when they were struck by a vehicle while walking in the marked crosswalk in the 12600 block of 100th Avenue NE in Kirkland. The sisters were crossing eastbound in the crosswalk after traffic in the first lane had come to a stop. The sisters continued to cross when a vehicle in the second southbound lane failed to stop and struck both the 16 year old and her toddler sister.... [Read more]
Evergreen Hospital Medical Center Ranked in Top Five Percent in Nation
Evergreen Hospital Medical Center is ranked among the nation’s top five percent of hospitals according to an independent study of mortality and complication rates by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading independent healthcare ratings company. Nearly 5,000 hospitals were included in the study. Evergreen Hospital has achieved the HealthGrades’ 2010 Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence... [Read more]
Apply now for Kirkland Police Department Citizen’s Academy
2010 Academy February 3 – April 21 Wednesday 6:00-9:00 p.m. “Our mission is to provide quality law enforcement, with fair and respectful treatment of our Community, through partnerships, personal dedication, and courage.” What is a Citizen’s Police Academy? The Citizen’s Police Academy is a twelve-week program designed to give the public a working knowledge of the Kirkland... [Read more]
Info on Metropolitan Market, City Manager Search, KDOG and more presented meeting
Last week the Moss Bay Neighborhood Association hosted another excellent agenda which included presentations about the new Metropolitan Market coming to Houghton (news: The store will have a lower level which opens on to a courtyard with outdoor seating; Spring opening target: April!), the search for a new City Manager, KDOG and the Planning Department. I only caught the first act, but now the minutes... [Read more]
Help Wanted to take down the Christmas Tree, wreathes and rooftop decorations
A call for volunteers has gone out to help de-decorate downtown Kirkland. Several readers have asked us when the Christmas decorations in downtown will come down. After all, February is only a week away. Well, we now have the answer: de-decoration takes place this Friday and Saturday. Volunteers are needed to help remove the decorations from the huge Christmas Tree and put them away until next year.... [Read more]
Letter | An era of irresponsibility
By Robert Style President Obama is yelling, almost screaming, that government wants the money back it gave to the financial institutions. He didn’t say taxpayers, he said government. If any money comes back to government, it should go to those who pay taxes. About 47 percent of people who file tax returns do not pay taxes. Most get refunds. It leaves the rest of us, some 53... [Read more]
Letter | Killer Light Pole Reinstalled in Juanita
By John Michael Gilday The steel light pole situated in the center of the street at 11800 98th Ave NE in Juanita has been reinstalled even though it has been responsible for one death already. Photo by John Michael Gilday The pole is structurally attractive with its four arms sweeping out tree-like over both southbound and northbound traffic – but the 15″ diameter pole is a killer. Located... [Read more]
Kirkland Public Works Director Daryl Grigsby Accepts Position with Pomona, CA
At the January 19 City Council meeting, Kirkland’s Public Works Director Daryl Grigsby announced his acceptance of a position with the City of Pomona, California as its Public Works Director. As Kirkland’s director, Grigsby managed operations, maintenance, engineering and construction for streets, traffic, water distribution, wastewater collection, surface water, solid waste, fleet, facilities... [Read more]
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