2,500 distinguished students recognized nationwide The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced today that six Lake Washington School District students will receive National Merit $2500 Scholarships: Audrey Hsu, Juanita High School Sam Schwabacher, Juanita High School Suejean Hwangpo, Lake Washington High School Maya Balakrishnan, Redmond High School Tara Balakrishnan, Redmond High School Jihoon Lee, Redmond High [...]
About Rob Butcher
Editor and Scribbler of Kirkland Views.
The Kirkland Lodge Grille Update
Massive fir beams installed. Check. 50+ beer lines run. Check. Moose Antlers hung. Check. Such are the items on Shawn Roten’s list of things to do before The Lodge Sports Grille can open. The interior is coming along nicely as workers scurry about making the prime space on Lake Street into a northwest sports bar and grill. [...]
22nd Annual Kirkland Chamber Gala Dinner Auction, May 4
The Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce and Kirkland Downtown Association have come together to keep the events that the city loves alive and kicking. Events that we take for granted like the 4th of July parade and fireworks, summer music in the parks, the cruise-in dance and car show, Wednesday farmer’s market, SummerFest, and decorating downtown [...]
S&P Affirms City of Kirkland’s AAA Water/Sewer Bond Rating
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Ratings Services affirmed its ‘AAA’ rating, with a stable outlook, on the City of Kirkland’s outstanding water and sewer revenue bonds. The rating cites the system’s strong liquidity position and debt service coverage, a very diverse system (with the top 10 users contributing 4% of revenue), a service area with [...]
Volunteers Do Some Spring Cleaning in Kirkland
Over the past few weeks, we have enjoyed a few moments of warm sunshine and spring-like weather which has prompted folks around town to work on their gardens and do some spring cleaning. We spotted Jessica Greenway and Ken Nelson caring for a traffic circle near their home in Norkirk. Volunteers such as they are [...]
An Evening With Renowned Artist Thomas Schaller
Local artist, Chris Sharp, is hosting “An Evening With– Thomas Schaller” on Saturday April 28th, 6-8pm. The event will feature works by the artist and wine and appetizers will be served. Please RSVP at moc.camnull@prahsenitsirhc 206.949.8357 An Evening With– Thomas Schaller Chris Sharp’s Home Studio Overlooking Lake Washington in Kirkland, Wa. 11647 73rd PL NE Kirkland, Wa. 98034 [...]
SR 520 closure this weekend for Bridge Replacement and HOV Program
Drivers should plan ahead this weekend, April 27-30, when traffic crews will close the SR 520 bridge to install girders on the Eastside. Beginning 11 p.m. Friday, April 27, crews will close all lanes between Montlake Boulevard in Seattle and I-405 in Bellevue. During the closure, crews will set 42 massive concrete girders at 84th [...]
Pacific Northwest Native Plant Sale Comes To Kirkland, Saturday
115 Plant Varieties Chosen for Bird and Butterfly Appeal Popular plants, rare plants, knowledgeable plant advice, habitat improvement for birds and butterflies: the Eastside Audubon Pacific Northwest Native Plant Sale brings it all to Kirkland this Saturday. The sale is from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Kirkland Children’s School, 5311 [...]
Vehicle – Pedestrian Collision
At approximately 8:00 this morning, a 16 year old male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at 108th AVE NE and NE 53rd Street. The pedestrian was crossing from the east side of 108th AVE NE and was about 75 feet south of the marked crosswalk. Witnesses stated that the involved vehicle was traveling south bound on [...]
Man Shot During Altercation in Totem Lake
A male was shot in Kirkland late Tuesday night after a disturbance in a residence in the Evergreen Villa Complex which is located in the 12000 block of Slater Ave. Police responded to the location at approximately 11:11 pm on a report of a male adult shot at a residence. Police arrived to find [...]
Kirkland Events Bring Out A Cast of Characters
On Tuesday, commuters through Kirkland spotted a cast of characters supporting local events, dressed in costumes and handing out flyers asking folks to support our many events in town. As a part of the Kirkland Downtown Association’s Give A Little, Get A Lot campaign, a group of volunteers manned the streets of downtown during both [...]
Juanita High’s Paul Miller wins 2012 Pressly Prize
Paul Miller, a history, social studies and humanities teacher at Juanita High School (JHS) is the 2012 winner of the Thomas and Cameron Pressly Prize, which annually recognizes on outstanding secondary school history teacher. Pressly Prize candidates are selected mainly on the basis of letters of nomination from students currently or recently enrolled at the University of Washington (UW). [...]
Kirkland And Bellevue Students To Receive Eastside Audubon College Scholarships
Marin Harris and Addison Woolsey to be Recognized for Environmental Activism Lake Washington High School senior Marin Harris and Bellevue High School senior Addison Woolsey each will receive a $500 college scholarship Thursday evening from Eastside Audubon. Ordinarily Eastside Audubon awards the Brian Gershon Scholarship to just one student who has demonstrated a keen [...]
Larry Springer to Run Again for 45th District State Representative
On Monday, April 23, Larry Springer, 45th District State Representative, announced his run for re-election to the Washington State House of Representatives. Larry has been a member of the House since 2005 and currently serves as Deputy Majority Leader for Jobs and Economic Development, focusing on business outreach and coordinating the development of a job [...]
Support Kirkland Events: Donation request hits the streets on Tuesday
Do you enjoy the many wonderful events that take place throughout the year in Kirkland? Did you know that these events rely on your support? These are all volunteer efforts by hard working community leaders and they need your help. On Tuesday, supporters of our Kirkland events will be manning the streets, wearing costumes and [...]
Local Author and Illustrator Special Guests at Kirkland’s Li’l Crumpets Mother’s Day Tea Party
Special “Mom and Me” time May 12, 2-4 p.m. The author and illustrator of “Beatrice and the Magic Garden Hat” will be special guests at Kirkland Park’s Li’l Crumpets Mother’s Day Tea Party, May 12, 2 to 4 p.m. at the North Kirkland Community Center. Children ages 3 to 8 accompanied by their mother, grandmother, [...]
Paint and Sip Party to Benefit Kirkland Summer Concerts Series
On Thursday, April 26, from 7-9:30 pm, Canvas Paint & Sip on Central Way will host a benefit to raise money for the Kirkland Summer Concerts series. This fun social event will feature painting, wine, food, and door prizes galore. With the help of an instructor, attendees will create a 16×20 music-themed painting to take home. The evening will also [...]
Kirkland Council Decides No Daytime Pay Parking in Two Downtown Lots
City to explore enhanced enforcement to reduce employee parking At its April 17, 2012 meeting, the Kirkland City Council unanimously voted not to impose pay parking during the day. Pay parking will continue from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Lake and Central and Marina/Lakeshore lots at the rate of $1 per hour. The Council’s [...]
Watercraft Noise Regulations to go before Kirkland City Council in June, Informational meeting May 3
The City is committed to ensuring public safety in the areas of Lake Washington that are within our jurisdiction. For those who live along our shores, we care that the shorelines, water quality, and wildlife are protected. For those who recreate in our waters, we encourage safe boating, swimming, skiing and other water activities. [...]
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