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 [...]
The following special events have been scheduled to take place throughout the City of Kirkland in 2010. Event applicants are in the process of obtaining permits from the City’s Parks and Community Services Department for their activities. To receive email notifications about permitted events that have traffic impacts to Kirkland, subscribe to Kirkland Email Alerts [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Kirkland — Local Kirkland start-up gets boost via a
splashy recommendation in this month’s Men’s Health magazine.
“Getting national attention nowadays given the blizzard of messages is
quite a challenge, especially for a small west coast business” notes
Kirklander Carl Bryant, owner of MrThoughtful. “I surely hope this gives
the business an extra boost, especially after the holidays” he added.
The [...]
The folks over at Seattlepi.com took this amazing photo of people walking on the ice at sunset (please do not attempt to walk on it as it is very dangerous).
The extreme cold we have been experiencing has Juanita Beach Park into an ice rink for the birds.
A sign at Marina Park reminding visitors not to [...]
Redmond High School receives a silver rating
U.S. News and World Report magazine named International Community School (ICS) in Kirkland, Wash. number 29 out of the top 100 high schools in the nation in their annual America’s Best High Schools rating, and gave the school a gold ranking. Redmond High School (RHS) received a silver ranking.
U.S. News and [...]
Meet the Artists!
You’re invited to meet three of Santa’s most talented elves! Come by to meet these local artists this coming Saturday at Simplicity Decor…
Saturday, December 12th
From Noon to 2:00 pm
Suzanne Kaufman, Author of I Love Monkey
Every child is a marvel, a unique gift to the world—but not every child understands this. It’s up to [...]
has and The Art Shop open!
Kirkland Arts Center’s Annual Fine + Functional Art Sale
at Kirkland Parkplace
336 Parkplace, Kirkland
425-827-8219
Store Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM
KAC has taken its annual holiday arts sale and transformed it into an exciting new retail venture: has. Conveniently located at the core of downtown Kirkland, has is [...]
FIRE DESTROYS KIRKLAND AREA HOME
FIRE CREW ESCAPES ROOF COLLAPSE
Video and photos of the fire can be seen in Wednesday’s article: Holmes Point Home Goes Up In Flames
WHAT: Early this afternoon, a fire was called in at a home in unincorporated King County, north of the city of Kirkland, along Lake Washington. One of the homeowners [...]
By Jim Hitter
Kirkland Views,
It was just last Tuesday that the long drawn out Kirkland election drama played out. What happened and why? Here are some of my own observations.
Kirkland voters were well able to make some fine distinctions when it came to filling out their own ballots. The fact that the [...]
By David Aubry
Dear Editor:
It is apparent to even the most casual observer that Change is needed on Kirkland’s City Council. Which candidates will bring this change? The primary theme of Kirkland Council candidate Karen Tennyson’s recent campaign mailer documenting ‘differences’ between herself and Amy Walen is Ms. Tennyson’s City experience and knowledge of [...]
By Diana Mercedes Howell
Dear Editor:
Our Parks Department vows to: “Encourage …groups and individual residents to get involved.” Since 2,000 Juanita Bay Park Rangers have contributed 12,000 volunteer hours enlightening the next generation of young people and enriching visitors’ knowledge of nature and wildlife. In 2008, rangers rounded up over 500 pounds of garbage that floated [...]
By Scott Brady
The allegations that I, and the No Kirkland Annexation Committee (NOKA) members have stolen or destroyed any signs is completely false. We are not thieves. Please do not refer to us as such. Every campaign has suffered destruction of signs, including ours.
I have contacted KOMO 4’s management about the “editing mistake” that led [...]
By Paul Hall
Dear Editor,
I sent this letter to Karen Tennyson and I submit it as a letter to the editor in Kirkland Views:
I was disappointed in the deceptive way that you implied the support of Matt Gregory in your latest mailing. The selectively edited, out of context quote from the Reporter, was clearly intended to imply his endorsement, [...]
By Kiri Rennaker
Dear Editor,
Having served on the Planning Commission for over nine years, I have had the opportunity to work closely with a majority of the current Council members. I have worked with Jim Lauinger, Mary-Alyce Burleigh, Tom Hodgson, Jessica Greenway and most recently, candidate Karen Tennyson.
With the exception of Mary-Alyce Burleigh, who has [...]
By Friends of Karen Tennyson
Matt, Rob and readers of Kirkland Views:
In response to a posting which appeared yesterday, please note that Matt Gregory was quoted (August 19, 2009 edition, Kirkland Reporter) as stating:
“I feel that Amy is not qualified,” said Gregory, adding that Walen has never been on any neighborhood boards or held an elected [...]
By Matt Gregory
Upon my return from two weeks vacations abroad, I was shocked to find yesterday that my name and past quote from the Kirkland Reporter were highlighted on the recent Karen Tennyson mailed flyer. People have since contacted me about this as they took it as an implied endorsement, for which they knew [...]
By Joan McBride
In 1990 the legislature found that “uncoordinated and unplanned growth, together with a lack of common goals….pose a threat to the environment, sustainable economic development, and the health, safety, and high quality of life enjoyed by residents of this state. It is in the public interest that citizens, communities, local governments and the [...]
By Penny Sweet
What is not disputed is the fact that 1.7 million more people and 1.2 million more jobs are coming to the Puget Sound Basin in the next 30 years. Smack dab in the middle of that Basin sits Kirkland with unparalleled natural beauty, a great quality of life, quality schools…where would you [...]
By Tom Hodgson
Kirkland has done its part planning for the growth that we know is coming to the region. We are currently meeting our GMA housing and employment targets and are one of the most densely populated communities in the Puget Sound region. The issues that come with growth are well known to the residents [...]
By Brad Larssen
We are already one of the most-densely populated cities in Washington. We are meeting our density obligations under the Growth Management Act. Our Comprehensive Plans for downtown and the neighborhoods were developed over a lengthy process with input from all stakeholders. They allow for the density required by the GMA for a city [...]
By Joan McBride
This is a timely topic as our nation and region are in the midst of an economic downturn of unparallel proportions. The downturn has pointed out to our city and to cities across our state the danger of relying too much on sales tax. As the economy tanks so does sales tax.
As it [...]
By Tom Hodgson
Like most cities in the state, Kirkland got caught in the economic downturn and is now struggling to balance a budget with a critically serious revenue shortfall. Before the economy plunged last year, we were already fighting double-digit increases in health care costs for city employees who represent the greatest part of our [...]
By Penny Sweet
Kirkland, and many other cities in our region, face serious “structural” problems with their budgets. As serious as that is, the solution is not that complicated. Absent real tax reform in Washington State, cities must face the reality of declining revenue during this recession and make the hard choices needed to [...]
By Amy Walen
According to the Puget Sound Regional Council, the Puget Sound Basin will grow by 1.6 million people during the next 20 years.
Washington enacted the Growth Management Act, which requires communities to plan for projected population growth. We are required to provide a certain number of dwelling units, commercial floor area and infrastructure to [...]
By Brad Larssen
The current recession has hit the city and all levels of government very hard. It has shown us just how heavily dependent we are on sales tax to balance our budget and pay for essential services. Kirkland’s income and budget are based very heavily on sales tax revenues.
With the deepest recession in over [...]
The following text was submitted to Kirkland Views by Martin and Sharon Morgan. It is presented here in its entirety. As with every guest commentary or letter to the editor, the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the owner of this blog.
Our Story … our plight with the City of Kirkland
by [...]
King County’s cost cutting will close Kirkland-area parks
Dear Editor:
The King County Council is considering closing 5 of our 8 King County Parks in Kirkland possibly as soon as December 31, 2009. The recommendation from King County Executive Kurt Triplett is to zero-out funding for parks from the General Fund in 2010 by mothballing 39 parks in urban unincorporated areas. Mr. Triplett says the move will save $4.6 million and will cover a $56.4 million shortfall in projected tax revenues needed to maintain 2009 service levels. This will be reflected in the 2010 budget proposal that he is proposing to the King County Council.
October 1st is just around the corner. What will happen? The 2010 federal budget goes into effect without a cost of living increase in Social Security benefits. In fact, those who have Plan D will see a decrease in their monthly income because it doesn’t have the same protection against deflation, as [...]
