Pace Race Kirkland – Prostate Cancer Run/Walk
October 10, 2010
Marina Park, Kirkland
One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, and nearly 30,000 men will die from the disease in 2009.
Because of these staggering statistics, the PACE Race Run / Walk Series was launched in 2002 as a method for the [...]
Pace Race – Prostate Cancer Run/Walk October 10
Become a Table Captain for the Inspirational Seasons of Hope Luncheon to Benefit Evergreen’s Hospice and Palliative Care

Share a Meaningful Moment: Become a Table Captain for the Inspirational Seasons of Hope Luncheon to Benefit Evergreen’s Hospice and Palliative Care
Volunteer table captains are needed by the Evergreen Healthcare Foundation for its second annual Seasons of Hope Luncheon. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon starts promptly at noon, Thursday, November 18, 2010 [...]
Juanita In Motion Bike Ride September 11

The Juanita In Motion program (http://www.kirklandviews.com/archives/18911) is hosting a community bike ride in Juanita on Saturday, September 11, from 10am – 12pm. It will be a leisurely ride hosted by Juanita volunteers and is designed to showcase low-traffic routes for getting to area shops and markets and help you meet friendly neighbors. The ride will [...]
Kirkland Transit Center Construction Update
The following construction update is from Sound Transit:
Night work needed
Beginning the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 7, Sound Transit’s contractor will be installing underground electrical conduits at the intersection of Central Way & 3rd Street. To minimize traffic impacts, this work will be at night, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The work will take from [...]
Kirkland Arts Center REDUX Fundraiser October 8th

On Friday, October 8, Kirkland Arts Center hosts its second annual fundraiser event: REDUX, a one-of-a kind benefit party. Each year, REDUX begins with ablank canvas, taking on a different artistic theme. For this, our second year ofREDUX, KAC presents Architecture with a contemporary twist.
In addition to a great selection of art from the artists listed below, exclusive experiences such as a [...]
YES is Beneficiary of Wells Fargo Volunteer Service Award

Award recognizes contributions of YES Volunteer and Board Member Jennifer Rush
Youth Eastside Services (YES) is one of eight Washington nonprofit organizations to receive a Wells Fargo Volunteer Service Award. YES’ award recognizes the extraordinary efforts of Wells Fargo employee Jennie Rush, who is a volunteer and board member at YES.
Rush has been active at [...]
Vote for Dick’s on the Eastside

Dick’s Drive-In is expanding for the first time in 36 years and it is possible they may return to the Eastside. The company is asking patrons to vote on where you’d like them to open their next restaurant.
Visit http://ddir.com/Dicks_Drive_In_Restaurants/About_Us.html and vote for the Eastside. Who knows, maybe they’ll bring one to Kirkland?
Dick’s – “Where taste [...]
Lake Washington Students Continue To Outperform State on New Standardized Tests
Test Data is Mixed for State, Lake Washington School District
Redmond, Wash. – The watchword for state testing this year was “new.” The WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning) was out: the new tests were the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) for grades three through eight and the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) for 10th [...]
News Updates for KITH Charity Dinner and Auction October 2nd

8th annual dinner and auction to benefit KITH (Kirkland Interfaith Transitions in Housing) has two news updates:
Synergy Construction, Inc. is presenting sponsor for this event, Master of Ceremonies is Jim Hutchinson, President of the Board of The Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce and , the Auctioneer is Patrick O’Brien. There will be dancing after the auction [...]
City of Kirkland offices closed for holiday, furlough

City of Kirkland administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. On Tuesday, September 7, administrative offices excluding Kirkland Municipal Court and the Kirkland Police Department will be closed due to furlough. The regularly scheduled City Council meeting for September 7 is cancelled and rescheduled for Wednesday, September 1. Also [...]
Kirkland Costco Celebrates 25 Years

This past weekend, Costco Wholesale Store #8 celebrated twenty-five years of serving the Kirkland community. To commemorate the silver anniversary, the wholesale giant made a giant cake and served it to shoppers.
How did we shop for barbecues, picnics and parties before Costco?
Costco is the largest membership warehouse club chain in the United States. As of July [...]
Argosy Cruise Ship Fire (video)

KOMO4 News aired the following story Saturday evening at 5:00 PM:
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLrIyT7RpnA
Wing Dome and Steamers Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sept. 1

Food Specials and Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Official Opening and National Chicken Month
Did you know that September is National Chicken Month? In honor of the mighty bird (and to celebrate the pop culture icon, Chicken Boy’s birthday on September 1st) The Wing Dome in Kirkland will host a special ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the [...]
Back To School: Students Learn to Prevent Bullying

Taproot Theatre’s Road Company teaches bullying and cyberbullying prevention
Taproot Theatre presents their new play Treasure Ally at two Kirkland schools in September:
- Friday, September 24, 9am – Rose Hill Elementary
- Thursday, September 30, 2pm – Helen Keller Elementary
As students are abuzz with back-to-school excitement, for some autumn is a time of anxiety. Bullying directly affects as many [...]
Where is Keith Anderson? A Benefit Concert at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sept. 19

Where is Keith Anderson?
A Benefit Concert
At Kirkland’s Trinity Lutheran Church
Keith Anderson, father of Jake Anderson (from Discovery Channel’s “The Deadliest Catch”) went missing on January 9th near Anacortes, WA.
Someone knows what happened to Keith and we intend to find out.
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Trinity Lutheran Church
11920 ne 80th, Kirkland, WA
Meet Jake and give your [...]
Citizen Emergency Response Team Training -Apply Now

KIRKLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT BRINGS CERT BACK!
CITIZEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING POSSIBLE WITH GRANT
What: The very popular Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course is once again being offered to Kirkland-area residents. Due to budget cuts, the 29-hour national disaster preparedness course for citizens was cancelled in 2008. With the award of a federal Emergency [...]












