Dear Editor, I’ve never seen so many people at city hall for a public hearing on the city’s budget. It’s a sign of hard economic times. Some 73 agencies want the city’s money. An agency list has been reviewed by the Human Services Advisory Committee to determine who will get funding and who will not. More than 30 [...]
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Talon Private Capital Secures Premier Property on Kirkland Waterfront
Talon Private Capital, a privately held commercial real estate investment firm founded by Jim Neal and Bill Pollard, closed on the purchase of Waterfront Place, a newly developed, 51,000-square-foot, one-of-a-kind Class A office building on the Kirkland, WA waterfront. The acquisition reflects Talon’s strategy of buying stabilized assets with strong cash flow. “We are thrilled to acquire Waterfront Place as [...]
Volunteer Planting Events at Kirkland Parks
Nov. 6, Juanita Beach Park; Nov. 20, Everest Park The Kirkland Public Works Department invites community members; neighborhood, school, and faith-based organizations; and businesses to volunteer at one or both planting events at City parks. On Saturday November 6, volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to plant willow stakes at Juanita Beach Park, [...]
Opinion | The best political ad of the season: Chinese Professor
While we are all sick and tired of the seemingly endless stream of political advertisements we are bombarded with on television, occasionally one stands out from the pack, catches your eye and makes you think. I viewed just such an ad for the first time on Sunday morning during NBC’s Meet The Press. The ad [...]
Halloween Trick or Treaters in Downtown Kirkland (Photos)
On Halloween, the streets of downtown Kirkland and Kirkland Parkplace were awash little Halloweenies in search of candy. The sun was shining in the afternoon as the annual Market Neighborhood Kids Parade rolled down the hill and into Marina Park. Following the parade, Cookie Monsters, pirates and princesses hit the streets of downtown looking for [...]
Letter | Moxie Media and Sleazy Attack Ads
To the Editor, I just received my 3rd smear piece about Kevin Haistings. These pieces are nothing but lies that misrepresent the candidate’s positions. The State has sued the purveyors of this garbage; Moxie Media and Henry Underhill. I am appalled that these people can lie and smear candidates with impunity because the media in [...]
City of Kirkland starts its own blog
Hold the Presses! The City of Kirkland is entering the blogosphere. In what appears to be an effort to better communicate with the public, the City of Kirkland has launched what is called, City of Kirkland Blogs. The first of the City’s blogs is the Budget Blog. According to the site, “The idea of this [...]
John Muir Elementary Named “School of Distinction”
Award for five-year improvement in reading and math scores On Friday, October 22, the Center for Educational Effectiveness (CEE) and Phi Delta Kappa Washington State Chapter announced the 94 schools statewide named as recipients of the 2010 School of Distinction Award, including John Muir Elementary School in Kirkland, Wash. These schools are honored for outstanding [...]
Kirkland Kiwanis Raises Key Club Banners
Lake Washington High School [Key Club] was founded Sept. 30, 1985 so as part of their 25th anniversary celebration, Kirkland Kiwanis presented a new Key Club banner on Monday Oct. 25, 2010. The Faculty Advisor there is Haley Woods and the Kiwanis Advisor is Mark Shinstrom; both are LWHS graduates. About 45 members attended the [...]
The Wing Dome and Northwest Harvest team up to help local community
‘Tis the Season to help those in need in our own community. This Holiday season The Wing Dome and Northwest Harvest are partnering to give back and help the hungry. During November and December (Nov 1st to Dec 31st) for every wing purchased, The Wing Dome will give donate TWO cents to Northwest Harvest. The [...]
Juanita Beach Park begins to take shape
Juanita Beach is taking shape with the installation of this sculpture. The artist and piece were selected by the Cultural Council and the Park Board. The sculpture is located near the wetlands on the west side of the park and will have grass and mosses growing along the sides. The large block of limestone came [...]
Reminder: KPC Auction Saturday, October 30th
An Affair For The Arts – KPC’s 2010 Gala Auction The Kirkland Performance Center Auction is this Saturday, October 30 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person. Please call 425-828-0422 or go to kpcenter.org for details. This event is KPC’s biggest auction to date with over 300 people in [...]
Thank you to the Kirklander who helped this boater in need
Wednesday the 20th was just a wonderful fall day. Clear bright fall skies, trees in color and the lake like a mirror. Just a great time to take the boat out for a last time before the (dreaded) winterizing and closing of the season. We went into Lake Union and South Lake Union Park, only [...]
Henry Bischofberger Violins voted Best of Western Washington
Henry Bischofberger Violins of Kirkland has been voted as the Best of Western Washington by King 5′s Evening Magazine. “Thank you for your VOTES!!! We’re thrilled to have been voted Best of Western WA Best Musical Instrument Store for the 3rd Year in a Row! Evening Magazine came to the shop to surprise Henry with the award! Watch TUESDAY 7pm on King [...]
Letter | A citizen’s review of the proposed 2011-2012 budget
By Robert L. Style This particular budget is more difficult to analyze due the annexation. Annexation revenues are listed on page 49 but some, not all, of their expenses are. Some annexation expenses are listed elsewhere on Page xxv as the Annexation Service Package Request. I also could not find the anticipated state tax rebate which is far [...]
Redmond Hosts ‘Howl-O-Ween’ Pet Costume Parade This Halloween Weekend
This Halloween enjoy a fun day out with your adorable pet(s) at the Redmond Saturday Market and participate in the Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Parade, for free. The City of Redmond would like to make this Halloween an unforgettable occasion for both you and your ‘cuddly ‘ companion. An absolute crowd favorite, the always-entertaining Howl-O-Ween Pet [...]
Wind knocks out power for 2900 residents on Monday
Strong winds Monday morning caused power outages for 2900 Puget Sound Energy customers north of Kirkland in the Inglewood neighborhood. According to a PSE spokesperson, the power outage began at 10:57 a.m. and power was restored by noon.
Spooky Haunted Halloween Happenings in Kirkland
UPDATED There are a host of Halloween events happening around town for the little ones and the not-so-little-ones. These are a few: October 29 Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree The Kirkland Boys & Girls Club (10805 124th Ave. N.E.) is hosting a Halloween Party on October 29th. There will be a Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will [...]
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