Google has announced a new feature to Google Maps which should make bikers happy by making it easier to find bike-friendly routes in major cities across the USA. The feature is easy to use and seems quite accurate. Google wanted to customize the look to their maps for cycling to encourage people to use their bikes. To accomplish this goal, they included the following feature set: provide as much... [Read more]
KIRKLAND, Wash. (March 4, 2010) – Northwest Multiple Listing Service members reported strong gains in home sales during February, with brokers pointing to several encouraging signs for a busy spring season. Improving consumer confidence and a looming deadline for homebuyer tax credits are helping to boost activity, according to NWMLS officials. “We are entering what is traditionally our busiest... [Read more]
UPDATED Read The City of Kirkland’s news release on this subject. Google has announced a plan to develop an experimental fiber network with ultra high-speed broadband in a small number of trial locations across the United States. With internet speeds of over 100 times faster than typical connections, the 1 gigabit per second fiber-to-the-home also promises “open access” and competitive... [Read more]
STATE-OF-THE-ART TOUCH SCREEN KIOSK HELPS GUESTS WITH PLANNING NEEDS WHILE WIMAX MODEMS EQUIP THEM WITH OFFSITE INTERNET ACCESS Exceeding the demands of time-pressed business travelers, The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland has installed a state-of-the-art guest kiosk in its lobby and implemented WiMax high speed modems for guests’ offsite use. Outfitted with a Sony L All-In-One Touchscreen PC, an ultra-fast... [Read more]
Downtown’s Kirkland Ben & Jerry’s will reopen March 15 after several months of remodeling. The scoop shop is located at 176 Lake Street South. The timing could not be better since Ben & Jerry’s will celebrate their annual Free Cone Day on March 23rd. Come down and help welcome B&J’s reopening and enjoy a free cone on the house. Thank you to Glenn Peterson for the... [Read more]
Trellis announces its first VinTimate event, March 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. This monthly series pairs premium wines selected by a presenting winemaker with specific hors d’oeuvres and small plates, engaging art and music in a relaxed reception within the Heathman lobby. Interspersed with food and wine, a featured local artist displays works and shares related thoughts and inspirations. The March 18 VinTimate... [Read more]
By Margaret Bull Last year Kirkland City Council meetings were jammed packed with people objecting to the Parkplace Developer’s plans to build 8 story buildings in Kirkland. Where have all those people gone? You can still be involved in shaping the development of Parkplace. Monday night the Design Review Board meets to discuss what building C will look like. Once or twice a month they hold meetings... [Read more]
Driving Sports TV Launches Advanced iPhone Video Magazine App to Entertain and Inform Automotive Enthusiasts Driving Sports TV Premium iPhone app debuts for $2.99 in the iTunes App Store. The advanced application, designed by Wizzard Media, includes streaming video and enhanced magazine-style content designed to entertain and inform both casual and experienced motoring enthusiasts. Kirkland, WA... [Read more]
Yiota Georgas (Park Lane Gallery), Seth Dostart (KTUB), Katya Difani (Herban Wellness), Morgan Freeman (Simplicity Salon), Bonne VeVea (Meow Cat Rescue), Kristina Kenck (Hopelink), Gisela Manning (Ragamoffyns) and "A" Liengboonlertchai (Simplicity Decor). Kirkland Downtown Merchants present checks to Hopelink, MEOW Cat Rescue and KTUB, as the result of the Days of Giving project Last holiday... [Read more]
Simplicity Home Series 2010: First Time and Repeat Homebuyer Tax Credit You’re invited to Simplicity Decor’s inaugural Simplicity Home Series, a series of complimentary classes designed to help you simplify your life and beautify your home! The Spring 2010 series, held at Simplicity Decor’s Kirkland location throughout the next few months, will be hosted by some of the most creative home,... [Read more]
Tita Lee, Spa Director of Penterra Spa, helps weed and garden at The Heathman Hotel’s newly adopted Heritage Park in Kirkland. Pictured in the background is Laura Chance, Revenue Manager for The Heathman Hotel, and Brandi Hyder, Director of Rooms. UPDATED Employees of The Heathman Hotel rolled up their sleeves, put on some gloves and worked to improve Heritage Park as a part of their year-long commitment... [Read more]
Barkz to host free event with Dr. Judy Hung, Eastside Vet Associates On Sunday February 28, 2010 1:00pm-2:00pm Barkz the dog stop is hosting a FREE “Lift the lip!” Recognize and prevent periodontal disease in dogs and cats. Come & learn the signs to look for to evaluate dental disease in your pet with Dr. Judy Hung, Eastside Vet Associates, and what products are helpful to prevent tarter and... [Read more]
Winter Showcase Group Show of New Works Now – February 24th We invite you to stop by the gallery to see all the new work in person or visit our web site to view your favorite artists . www,howardmandville.com Amsterdam Canal by Richard Boyer 24 x 36 Oil Just in time for Valentine’s Day Introducing the “Out of the Bowl” bronze series... [Read more]
Last week the Moss Bay Neighborhood Association hosted another excellent agenda which included presentations about the new Metropolitan Market coming to Houghton (news: The store will have a lower level which opens on to a courtyard with outdoor seating; Spring opening target: April!), the search for a new City Manager, KDOG and the Planning Department. I only caught the first act, but now the minutes... [Read more]
A call for volunteers has gone out to help de-decorate downtown Kirkland. Several readers have asked us when the Christmas decorations in downtown will come down. After all, February is only a week away. Well, we now have the answer: de-decoration takes place this Friday and Saturday. Volunteers are needed to help remove the decorations from the huge Christmas Tree and put them away until next year.... [Read more]
Job Fair & Hiring Expo January 26th 10:00am – 5:00pm New Kirkland Location! Metropolitan Market is a progressive, upscale grocery-retailer and one of the best places to work in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you are looking for an exciting, fast-paced career or a great part-time job, we provide outstanding employment opportunities in a fun, growth-oriented environment. We are a company recognized... [Read more]
Today The Seattle Times announced an expansion of its local news partnership program with the addition of two Eastside hyperlocal news blogs – Kirkland Views and the Redmond Neighborhood Blog. “We’re thrilled to welcome these new partners to our network of quality sources for neighborhood and specialized news,” said David Boardman, executive editor of The Times and Seattletimes.com.... [Read more]
Words @ The Woodmark: The Woodmark Hotel launches author series Kirkland’s waterfront hotel hosts acclaimed financial journalist and author Jane Bryant Quinn to discuss the updated edition of her bestselling book Making the Most of Your Money Now WHO: The Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa, the only hotel on the shores of Lake Washington, and Jane Bryant Quinn, acclaimed financial journalist,... [Read more]
“I would say that I am 75% farmer and 75% chef…” – Celebrity Chef Brian Scheehser of Trellis at Kirkland’s Heathman Hotel Trellis Executive Chef Brian Scheehser will be featured in the PBS television series, Chefs A’ Field on Channel 9 at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 15th. In the episode titled, “The Real Chef’s Garden,” we learn more about... [Read more]
BluWater Bistro at Carillon Point is no more. The doors are chained, the Kirkland location has been removed from the company’s website and a sign in the window reads, “BluWater Bistro has CLOSED for Business. Please fee free to visit one of Carillon Point’s other fine dining establishments just off the Plaza level: Beach Café, Poppinjay’s Café and bin on the lake.” According... [Read more]
