What’s Your Preference to Pay Back an Internal Loan to Buy the Kirkland Segment of the Rail Corridor? Kirkland residents asked to take 3-question online survey by February 17 In December 2011 when the City Council agreed to purchase the “Kirkland Segment” of the Eastside Rail Corridor, it also approved interim financing for the purchase price [...]
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KOMO News | Mother, daughter survive tree falling atop car in Kirkland
A mother and daughter were driving on Holmes Point Drive yesterday when a branch from a tree fell onto their car. Read the story on KOMO News.
Juanita Neighborhood Association invites community to first quarterly meeting
The Juanita Neighborhood Association invites neighbors to its first quarterly meeting of 2012 on Monday, February 6 at 7 p.m. at Juanita Elementary School, 9635 NE 132nd Street in Kirkland. Local residents and businesspeople are invited to come at 6:45 p.m. to enjoy refreshments provided by Puget Sound Energy before the meeting. The agenda will [...]
Taking the Plunge for Fitness, Fire Chief jumps into Lake Washington
Kirkland Fire Chief Nalder joins Ford/Hyundai of Kirkland’s Jim Walen in jumping into Lake Washington to celebrate their Biggest Loser competition Here’s something one doesn’t see everyday: Kirkland Fire Chief Kevin Nalder jumping into Lake Washington. Before dawn. On February 1st. An unusual sight to be sure. Unless one sees his friend Jim Walen of [...]
KDOG opens Jasper’s Park, Kirkland’s first Off-Leash Dog Park (Video)
After years of waiting, Kirkland’s dog owners now have their first off-leash area, Jasper’s Park, thanks to the countless hours of hard work from KDOG, Kirkland’s dog off-leash advocacy group. Jasper’s Park, located in Totem Lake on an 8+ acre wooded hillside, has both large dog and small dog (under 30 lbs.) areas. Picnic benches [...]
Sasi’s Cafe Donates “Snack Sacks” for 50 Volunteers at Cotton Hill Park
Fifty volunteers spent a cold morning at Cotton Hill Park clipping blackberries and digging roots out of muddy ground. When break time arrived, they were treated to “snack sacks” donated by Sasi’s Cafe. Each sack contained a cup of delicious hot soup, a slice of crusty bread, and a gourmet cookie. Cafe owner Roland Oberholzer [...]
The Cow and The Coyote Tradition Continues
For years, Kirklanders have decorated The Cow and The Coyote statue on Central Way in downtown. This season, Dave and Hazel Russell teamed up with their neighbor Marylee Tyler to clothe the C&C with scarves, just in time for the big snow. Each season, every holiday and often with little regard to rhyme nor reason, [...]
South Kirkland Park & Ride Transit Oriented Development Open House, Feb 2
Status of the Transit Oriented Development Project at the King County Metro South Kirkland Park and Ride The permit review process is underway for the transformation of the King County Metro South Kirkland Park and Ride into a vibrant new mixed use residential and commercial transit oriented development community. The project includes 239 affordable [...]
UPDATED Burglary in Norkirk last night – Beware
UPDATE 2: Jan. 26 Another neighbor sent us this note about an attempted break in of their house in Norkirk: We had a attempted burglary a couple weeks ago on 8th. They tried getting in thru living room window and must have got spooked. Not liking this! UPDATED It seems as if the Bridle Trails [...]
Rescheduled: Pavement Grinding and Paving on Kirkland Ave.
Expect minor delays on Kirkland Ave. from Third St. to Kirkland Way January 26 – 27, a King County contractor will be grinding the roadway and paving Kirkland Avenue from Third Street to Kirkland Way (this work was originally scheduled January 17 – 19, but was delayed due to weather). Note that this work is [...]
Recycling Collection Ends at the Houghton Transfer Station on February 1
Curbside recycling available at no additional cost with garbage service Beginning February 1, 2012, curbside recyclables will no longer be accepted at the King County Houghton Transfer Station. Recyclables collection will also be eliminated at the Renton, Shoreline, Enumclaw, and Cedar Fall transfer stations. Curbside recycling is provided at no extra cost with garbage [...]
Free Kids Dental Sealant Day at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Lake Washington’s Dental Hygienists’ Society is offering a free preventive dental program for children ages 6 to 13, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the event, state-registered dental hygienists and Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWIT) dental hygiene students will place dental [...]
Online Petition started to Save Houghton Community Council
An online petition has been launched titled, Save Houghton Community Municipal Corporation and Defeat HB 2610. The sponsor of the petition is listed as “Citizens to save Houghton Community Council”, an unaffiliated group of Kirkland citizens. The petition, an effort to defeat HB 2610 which would eliminate the Houghton Community Council, is addressed to nine state [...]
Kirkland Storm Update #9: All Roads Open Except Holmes Point Drive Due to Fallen Tree
Kirkland crews worked through the night clearing roads and have opened all roads that were closed for several days with the exception of the 13800 block of Holmes Point Drive where a fallen tree believed to be on power lines remains for Puget Sound Energy to clear. A wind advisory issued by the National [...]
Kirkland Storm Update 7#: Roads Remain Closed; Citizens’ Help Needed with Flooding Prevention
Kirkland road crews are currently clearing “first priority” roads this morning and have already worked through the night clearing “Priority 2” roadways. Drivers are cautioned to be very careful as icy road conditions continue to exist within the City. Residents are encouraged to clear storm drains of snow and debris to prevent and reduce flooding as [...]
Kirkland Storm Update #6: Snowy and Icy Road Conditions Continue; Flood Preparedness Encouraged
Snowy and icy road conditions continue throughout the City of Kirkland. City crews have removed fallen trees on several roads. According to the National Weather Service, western Washington will continue to see a “mixed bag of wintry weather tonight with freezing rain.” Weathers conditions are expected to turn to rain by Friday, January 20, [...]
Houghton Community Council Meet Your Maker: State Legislature Pulls the Plug with HB 2610 (Poll)
Ralph, you have kids, right? Don’t you hate it when they use your own words to try and outsmart you? One of my kids failed a math mid-term and I didn’t hear about it until I got their report card. Made me so angry, I said “no more surprises!”. Then guess what, younger sibling fails [...]
YES Launches New Parenting Classes in Kirkland
Positive discipline approach is taught through a series of classes Youth Eastside Services (YES) has launched their first series of parenting classes in response to parent demand. The classes, based on the positive discipline approach recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, will help parents create and sustain positive relationships with their children. [...]
Kirkland Storm Update #5: Icy Road Conditions; Tree Down on Holmes Point Drive
Kirkland road crews worked through the night clearing “first priority” roads near Evergreen Hospital and roads that lead to and from I-405, transit routes, schools, and fire stations. Crews are transitioning to “Priority 2” roadways this morning. Drivers are cautioned to be very careful as severe icy road conditions exist within the City. Drivers are encouraged to avoid [...]
Waste Management Inclement Weather Update
The following information is from Waste Management: Kirkland and Redmond WM is not servicing any routes today. WM will collect up to twice your regular amount of recycling, garbage and food and yard waste on your next regular service day. Seattle and Burien WM is not servicing any residential routes today. WM will collect up [...]
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