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 [...]
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Power outages reported in South Kirkland
Reports of power outages began coming in from south Kirkland readers starting after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night. Power outages have been reported from North Bellevue, Northwest University in Houghton and parts of moss Bay neighborhood. If your power is out, please call PSE and report it at 1-888-225-5773 From PSE Facebook page: We are working [...]
Kirkland Storm Update #2: City’s Response Efforts; Additional Closures; City Council Holds Public Hearing Tonight
The National Weather Service advices that a major winter storm will move into western Washington from the south late tonight and Wednesday, January 18, 2012, bringing widespread heavy snowfall to much of western Washington. The City of Kirkland offers the following updates: Road and Sidewalk Maintenance · All roads in Kirkland city limits are currently [...]
Canceled — MLK Event at Cottonwood Park
Due to severe weather conditions, the Green Kirkland Partnership event at Cottonwood Park has been canceled.
Two Pedestrians Struck by Vehicle in Kirkland
Two teenage boys were struck by a pickup truck tonight in the 7900 block of NE 122nd Pl in the Juanita area of Kirkland. A 48 year old male was driving the truck westbound on NE 122 Pl when it left the roadway and struck the two boys who were walking on the right shoulder [...]
Possible cuts to annexation sales-tax credit could slash Kirkland services – Kirkland Reporter
Possible cuts to annexation sales-tax credit could slash Kirkland services – Kirkland Reporter By MATT PHELPS The state budget crunch has meant cuts to many programs and services. Many cities have also felt the brunt of less assistance and it will get worse as the state looks to fill a $1.5 billion budget gap. But [...]
With toll, 520 traffic light — and faster than limit | Seattle Times Newspaper
Local News | With toll, 520 traffic light — and faster than limit | Seattle Times Newspaper By Mike Lindblom “Clearly, 520 drivers’ adrenaline starts pumping when they see a road that’s usually a parking lot, wide open,” says Jim Bak, spokesman for the Kirkland-based INRIX traffic-data company. Motorists are diverting to other roads, chiefly the [...]
Sky Zone-SkyMania! Grand Opening in Kirkland, December 10, 2011
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Grand Opening December 10 Sky Zone-SkyMania! will have its Grand Opening on Decemebr 10th. Come join us for free pizza, tons of free prizes, Richard “twist” the balloon guy, and the ultimate grand prize drawing of a “one year free jump pass”. Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park has created and [...]
Get a Jump Start on Your Holiday Spirit and Shopping at Kirkland’s Holiday Craft Show
What better way to get in the holiday spirit than to gaze at works of art, taste delicious treats, listen to holiday music, and shop! Get a jump start on your holiday shopping at Kirkland’s 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Show to be held over the Thanksgiving weekend. The Holiday Craft Show features works of art [...]
Letter of support for Bob Sternoff from citizens, former mayors & council members
The following is a letter submitted to Kirkland Views: To the Citizens of Kirkland, We, the undersigned, are former Kirkland Mayors, former Kirkland City Council members, and citizens of Kirkland. We have all chosen to support Bob Sternoff in the current election based on his unequalled experience and tireless work on countless local [...]
Wild life in the bay
Today we counted 25 turtles sunbathing on logs, one crane and one bald eagle at Juanita Bay Park. Not too bad a day indeed.
Labor Day Weekend Picnic
The ribs are on low and slow… After 24 hours of marinating, they smell great, and we can’t wait!
Recreation Volunteers Needed for The Outdoors for All Foundation
Recreation Volunteers Needed! The Outdoors for All Foundation is a national leader and one of the largest nonprofit organizations providing year-round instruction in outdoor recreation for people with physical, developmental, and sensory disabilities. Recreational activities include skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cycling, kayaking, rock climbing, hiking and more. Come out and play (volunteer) with us this fall [...]
Kick it Up in Kirkland! Registration Starts July 25 for Popular Pee Wee Soccer League
The City of Kirkland Parks and Community Services Department will open registration on July 25 for the popular fall pee wee soccer league that begins on September 10. The league is for ages three through six. The program consists of two divisions: three and four years (Course #33855) and five and six years of [...]
Kirkland Summer Concerts for July 12 and 14
The Kirkland Summer Concerts at Marina Park continue on Tuesday, July 12 at 10 am with Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth’s high-energy, interactive musical comedy, dance, sing-along, and ventriloquism. On Thursday, July 14, The Freckles Brown Band will play classic rock and originals. Thank you to the wonderful sponsors and donors who have helped to make [...]
Scott Galbraith to Challenge Incumbent Dave Asher for Kirkland City Council
On Friday, June 10, 2011, 32 year Finn Hill resident Scott Galbraith filed for Kirkland City Council Position Number 6, challenging incumbent Councilmember Dave Asher for his seat. In a telephone interview with Kirkland Views, Galbraith said he has not sought political office before and that he is running for City Council because, “the views [...]
Kirkland Terminates Contract with Juanita Beach Park Contractor for Non-Performance
Contractor unable to complete renovation project Due to the failure to complete the renovations of Juanita Beach Park, the City of Kirkland has terminated its contract with DMSL Construction, Inc. (Arlington, WA). The contractor was required to complete the renovation project by June 1 but was unable to do so. “The City is as disappointed [...]
Tully’s Coffee Returns to Downtown Kirkland
The rumors circulating around town were true – Tull’s Coffee is opening soon on the corner of Kirkland Avenue and Lake Street South, next door to the soon to open Bank of America in the 101 Kirkland building. Tully’s used to be located one block south next door to the current location of Milagro. The [...]
Kirkland Council’s Retreat Broadcast Live March 21
Day one of retreat available for live stream and on-demand The Kirkland City Council will hold its annual retreat on Monday, March 21, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, March 22, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Kirkland City Hall, Peter Kirk Room, 123 5th Avenue. The first day of the retreat will be [...]
Zoka contributes to Japan relief effort
This week Zoka has donation jars at their locations for folks to support the relief effort in Japan. Staff have also been donating a part of their tips each day. As of Friday, the three Zoka locations have raised over $1000 from staff and customers. Starting this last Monday, Zoka will also donate to the [...]
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