It looks like the City of Kirkland will be the defendant in both a Federal Civil Rights lawsuit and a concurrent civil lawsuit seeking damages in the amount of four million dollars. The lawsuit will be filed by John Michael Gilday, former editor and publisher of the Eastside Sun, who claims his civil rights were [...]
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State regulators approve Verizon sale to Frontier Communications with numerous conditions
State regulators today proposed numerous consumer protections in approving the sale of Washington’s Verizon landline residential and commercial telephone business to Frontier Communications Corp. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) imposed numerous consumer protections in accepting and modifying five separate multi-party settlement agreements. The proposed merger does not include Verizon Wireless customers or Verizon’s [...]
Lakeshore Gallery | Time to think spring, garden and “garden art”
A few of the new additions at LAKESHORE GALLERY: CEMENTORS – brightly colored cement leaves in several sizes. Useful in planters, in the garden, on the porch, or indoors. PETER REUTHLINGER – handblown glass hummingbird feeders in a variety of shapes and vivid colors. Make sure our hummingbird friends have plenty to eat this year! [...]
Woodmark Hotel Awarded AAA Four Diamonds for 20th Consecutive Year
The Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa recently earned the AAA Four Diamond Award for the 20th consecutive year. The AAA Four Diamond Award recognizes the best the hospitality industry has to offer. Only 3.5 percent of the 58,000 lodging options and restaurants inspected this year received this prestigious designation. The AAA Diamond Rating Process [...]
Kirkland Chamber of Commerce and Kirkland Downtown Association explore merger
The Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce and the Kirkland Downtown Association (KDA) have decided to create a “transitional board” to investigate a potential merger of the two organizations. The following is a joint statement: JOINT STATEMENT OF INTENT GREATER KIRKLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and KIRKLAND DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION APRIL 14, 2010 Recognizing that the current economic/business climate in Kirkland poses risks as [...]
Metropolitan Market Benefit Bash Supporting Hopelink
UPDATED The Hopelink Highlights email has just announced that Hopelink will be the benefactor of the Pre-Opening Celebration of Kirkland’s Metropolitan Market on May 13th: Metropolitan Market Pre-Opening Celebration to Benefit Hopelink Savor creations from six top area Chefs, over 45 local and national Food Partners, 12 Wineries and 4 Breweries at a grand opening [...]
Bob Gassen of Humanature Photography awarded by Professional Photographers of Washington
Bob Gassen of Humanature Photography in Kirkland was awarded his Fellow of Photography Degree by the Professional Photographers of Washington (PPW) at their recent annual conference in Everett. This degree requires 50 merits earned over a period of years, including a minimum of 25 merits during print and album competitions, and a minimum of 15 [...]
Jimmy John’s “subs so fast you’ll freak” opens in Kirkland
On Tuesday, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches opened for business in downtown Kirkland. The sub shop serves up sandwiches from 11 AM to 9 PM. What if you can’t get down to their shop but you are still hungry? Don’t fret – they offer free delivery seven days a week until 9 PM, as a driver [...]
Chefs to Create Tempting Dishes for Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Survivors
Nibbles & Noshes Chefs from the Heathman Hotel in Kirkland, Westin Hotel in Bellevue and Qwest Field will participate in Nibbles & Noshes, a taste and learn evening for patients and families with oral, head and neck cancer. Nibbles & Noshes will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 27 at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center in [...]
Heathman Hotel hosts VinTimate event featuring Winemaker Jean-Francois Pellet of Pepper Bridge Winery & Executive Chef Brian Scheehser of Trellis
A VinTimate Event with Winemaker Jean-Francois Pellet of Pepper Bridge Winery & Executive Chef Brian Scheehser of Trellis Thursday, April 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the monthly VinTimate series returns at the Heathman Hotel. Featured is the highly regarded winemaker of Pepper Bridge Winery, Jean-Francois Pellet pouring 2007 Amavi Cellars Syrah, 2007 Pepper Bridge Merlot, 2006 Pepper [...]
Simplicity Decor | 2010 Spring Home Series
Simplicity Decor is hosting 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 over the next few months, will be hosted by some of the most creative home, lifestyle and financial experts in the Northwest. Simple Flower Arrangements [...]
Small Business Survival Tools: How Restaurants Can Succeed
Is your restaurant doing as well as it can? Ready your business for spring and summer by joining other Kirkland businesses at Weathering The Storm – Small Business Survival Guide on Friday, April 16th, 7:30 – 9:30 AM at the Crab Cracker Restaurant. The event features Arnold Shain, founder of Restaurant Group, Inc. is hosted [...]
Google changes name to “Topeka”
In a tip of the hat to Topeka, Kansas, which changed the name of their city to “Google, Kansas” for the month of March in an effort to catch Google’s attention to their bid to become a member of Google’s new “Fiber for Communities” program, Google has changed it’s homepage to read, “Topeka.” Google is [...]
Calabrisella Ristorante Italiano to feature opera music Sunday, April 11
If you are a fan of the opera and Italian cuisine, then plan to visit Calabrisella in downtown Kirkland on Sunday April 11. The restaurant, located in Kirkland’s Waterfront Market, will have an evening of opera and musical theater presenting artists performing arias and duets from operas and musicals in two shows. WHERE: Calabrisella Ristorante [...]
Steamers Seafood Cafe to open soon in downtown Kirkland
Steamers Seafood Cafe plans to open in downtown Kirkland in “late spring.” Kirkland will be the fourth Steamers location joining Seattle’s Pier 56, the Seattle Center House, and Titlow Beach in Tacoma. Steamers is known for their fish and chips and award-winning clam chowder. Steamers will be located at 228 Central Way (the former location [...]
Washington Federal on Kirkland Ave moves to Central Way during remodel
Washington Federal Savings has temporarily moved from its Kirkland Ave. location to allow for extensive renovations of the building. During the remodel, Washington Federal will share space with First Mutual (purchased by Washington Federal a few years ago) on the corner of Central Way and 3rd Street. The new location serves as two banks in [...]
Shark Club in Kirkland closed for renovations
The Shark Club located just off Kirkland’s Marina Park, has closed its doors. According to their website, the space will re-open in April as L-Dub’s Bistro & Club. Thanks to our loyal customers over the years! The Shark Club is closing it’s doors to make way for a new beginning. Coming in April 2010… L-Dub’s [...]
Ford Motor Company seeks participation from small business owners in nationwide tour coming to the Eastside
Ford Motor Company is offering concierge-style test drives to local small business owners, including those in the Puget Sound area. The Transit Connect, the 2010 North American Truck of the Year will be touring the country and meeting with people on a one-to-one basis to introduce them to a vehicle that will help them increase [...]
Kirkland Jimmy Johns to open first week in April
As we previously reported, Jimmy Johns is coming to downtown Kirkland at the corner of Central Way and First Street (occupying the space next door to Sur La Table). According to this job placement ad in Craigs List, the company is hiring for their opening during the first week in April. Do you Rock?…Because Jimmy [...]
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