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City-Community Map-Your-Neighborhood Event Recognized
ABOUT THE AWARD
On August 10, 2010, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
announced the finalists for its 2010 National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards –
Celebrating Resilient Communities.
The Peter Kirk Elementary School, Map Your Neighborhood Event in Kirkland has been
recognized for its exemplary community preparedness effort and was selected as a
finalist in the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]