Citizens packed into Kirkland City Hall to ask questions of their 45th District lawmakers — Sen. Eric Oemig and Reps. Larry Springer and Roger Goodman. Oemig welcomed questions from any and all, saying, “If you’re thinking it, odds are your friends and neighbors are thinking it, too — and your husband or wife is thinking [...]
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Additional Parking Available Early March in Downtown Kirkland
City, Antique Mall Property Owner Agree to Public Parking Plan The City of Kirkland Public Works Department and Marilyn Dillard, owner of the downtown property that housed the Antique Mall for over 20 years, have agreed on a plan that adds more than 90 public parking spaces to downtown Kirkland. Around the first week of [...]
Redmond Police arrest 11 Redmond High School teens in drug sweep
Redmond Police arrested 11 Redmond High School students Friday morning in a drug bust on campus, taking students out of class in handcuffs. The teens were arrested for allegedly selling drugs including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, MDMA, and a variety of prescription medications to undercover police officers. “Unfortunately drugs of many kinds are being sold [...]
Day of Dance Kicks Off at Lynnwood Convention Center Feb. 27
Chat with a doctor, learn to manage stress and dance your way to good health at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center’s Day of Dance, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 27, at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th Street SW. Both the event and parking are free. More than 80,000 people are expected to participate [...]
21 LWSD Students Named National Merit Finalists
Twenty-one Lake Washington School District students have been selected as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. As finalists, these students are now qualified to receive National Merit Scholarships, including $2500 awards, corporate-sponsored scholarships or college-sponsored scholarships. About 15,000 students nationally have been named finalists in this competition. The following students have advanced to finalist [...]
LWSD | News from the Schools – February 17, 2010
21 LWSD Students Named National Merit Finalists Twenty-one Lake Washington School District students have been selected as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. As finalists, these students are now qualified to receive National Merit Scholarships, including $2500 awards, corporate-sponsored scholarships or college-sponsored scholarships. About 15,000 students nationally have been named finalists in this competition. [...]
Application Extension: Vacancies on Kirkland Advisory Boards
Apply for Adult & Youth Vacancies by Feb. 23 The City of Kirkland has extended the application deadline for adult and youth vacancies occurring on several of its boards and commissions. Adult and youth vacancies are available on the following: Human Services Advisory Committee Parking Advisory Board. Adult vacancies are available on the following: Cultural [...]
House OKs package in support of cities and counties
State lawmakers respond to increased challenges faced by local governments Nearing the deadline to pass House bills, lawmakers passed a package of reforms to give local governments more options and flexibility. “We’re in extraordinary times financially, and every level of government, the state, counties and cities all face unprecedented budget deficits,” Rep. Larry Springer (D-Kirkland) said. [...]
County Council gives its support to state constitutional amendment denying bail to “Third Strike” offenders
If adopted by Legislature, measure would be on November ballot The Metropolitan King County Council today adopted a motion supporting a measure in the Washington state Legislature that would deny bail to felons who have been arrested on a potential “third strike” offense. “The King County Council today sent a message to Olympia – we don’t [...]
Kirkland Television broadcasts City Council Q&A series
Council Up Close is a series of Q&A interviews of Kirkland’s City Council, produced by the City of Kirkland. Each thirty minute interview is conducted by Scott Mullet and is an opportunity to learn more about our City Council members. The first three interviews are in the can and available to watch online (scroll to the [...]
45th District legislators set to host Feb. 20 town hall meeting
The 45th District legislative delegation of Sen. Eric Oemig and Reps. Larry Springer and Roger Goodman will host a town hall meeting in Kirkland on Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Kirkland City Hall, Council Chambers from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The lawmakers invite you to share your comments, questions and concerns about the 45th [...]
Kirkland Green E-Update – February 2010
Get Involved! Native Plant Stewardship Training Fridays, April 16 through June 25 (plus 3 Saturday field trips) 8:30am to 4:30pm Lewis Creek Park, Bellevue Learn native plant identification, ecology, and restoration skills from expert instructors, and then volunteer with a small team from the class to restore a local natural area. Program information is at [...]
Statement from Rep. Larry Springer (D – Kirkland) regarding the House passage of Rep. Orwall’s Washington Works Housing Act of 2010, HB 2753
Statement from Rep. Larry Springer (D – Kirkland) regarding the House passage of Rep. Orwall’s Washington Works Housing Act of 2010, HB 2753 “The Washington Works Housing Act of 2010 will provide much-needed housing for working families across Washington and in the 45th District. I’m proud to co-sponsor this legislation that increases access to affordable [...]
City of Kirkland seeks federal grant funding; asks community leaders for help
The City of Kirkland is seeking federal grants for four community projects and it is asking community leaders to write letters of support. The following letter was sent to various individuals in our community: Community Leader: SUBJECT: City Seeks Federal Grant Funding, Legislator Letters Due to City Hall by next Tuesday, February 16. The City of Kirkland [...]
Construction starting: Sidewalk installation on 116th Ave NE to finish in May
Project: 116th Avenue NE sidewalks from NE 94th Place to NE 100th Street What: Installation of approximately 1,900 feet of concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, and street trees along the east side of 116th Avenue NE from the existing sidewalk at NE 94th Place, heading north and connecting to existing sidewalk at NE 100th Street. Who: The [...]
LWSD | Lake Washington Committee Narrows Math Curricula Options to Two
Final possibilities to be tested in schools Redmond, WA – The Lake Washington School District Elementary Math Adoption Committee has narrowed the curricula to be considered for adoption to two possibilities, enVision Math (Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley) and Math Connects (McMillan-McGraw Hill). These two finalists were selected after a parent input process that included four public [...]
Kirkland Police ask public for help in solving murder case
A call has gone out asking for assistance in solving a 2006 murder case. The Kirkland Police Department is seeking help with the unsolved murder case of 23 year old John Schuloler which took place in September 2006. Detectives believe the victim was killed by blunt force trauma to the head, the possible the result of [...]
Batter Up! Kirkland Spring Softball Leagues Open for Registration
It’s your turn at bat! Hit a home run and join the City of Kirkland for another exciting season of friendly competition. The Parks and Community Services Department is currently accepting teams for the spring season of softball, which begins in mid-April. Whether you are a seasoned player or just looking for a great way [...]
City of Kirkland | Native Plant Stewardship Training Opportunity
Announcing – Native Plant Stewardship Training Opportunity The Washington Native Plant Society is partnering with the cities of Kirkland, Bellevue, Issaquah, Sammamish, and Redmond, along with King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, to train local volunteers. This is an opportunity to learn native plant identification, ecology, and restoration skills from expert instructors, and [...]
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