One of the most contentious budget cuts made by the City of Kirkland in recent years was the decision to cut garbage collection from many of our neighborhood parks. Public Works has negotiated a new seven-year contract with Waste Management which includes new services beginning July 1, 2011. Included in the contract is expansion of [...]
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Kirkland’s Totem Lake Blvd. Northbound Lane Closed Due to Water Over Roadway
The Kirkland Public Works Department has closed the northbound curb lane of Totem Lake Boulevard between 124th Avenue NE and 120th Avenue NE due to water over the roadway. Drivers are asked to avoid driving through standing water. The City will continue to monitor the area. To report severe flooding or road hazards in Kirkland city limits, call [...]
Letter | Keep Kirkland Zoning blunders out of Houghton Jurisdiction; HCC we need you !!!
Dear Editor: Here’s an incredible example of very poor zoning and planning. There is a permit request that has just come in to the city of Kirkland. Residents have only until the end of March to submit a comment in opposition or they will not be part of any future public testimony…. The property in [...]
Girl Scout Cookies to Help Support Our Troops, on sale thru March 13 (Video)
On Friday, local Girl Scouts were out selling cookies around town. We caught up with one troop at the QFC off 124th in Kirkland. In support of our military, the Girl Scouts will send cookies purchased by you to our troops. You can also take some home for yourself, and I hear they freeze nicely. [...]
Time to Spring Forward – A friendly reminder to set clocks ahead one hour tonight
Before going to bed tonight, make sure to turn your clocks and watches ahead one hour. If you can’t remember why we spring forward tonight, visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time
Volunteers Needed | Invasive species removal at Juanita Woodlands, March 19
The Denny Creek Neighborhood Alliance is planning a removal of invasive species in the Juanita Woodlands on Saturday, March 19. Volunteers are asked to pitch in and bring garden tools to remove blackberries, laurel, holly and ivy. Everyone is asked meet at 9 am in the parking lot behind Fire Station 25 at the corner [...]
45th Legislative District Town Hall Meeting, Saturday March 12
Citizens of the 45th Legislative District will have the opportunity to speak with State Senator Andy Hill of Redmond and Representatives Larry Springer and Roger Goodman of Kirkland on Saturday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. at Woodinville City Hall. The legislators are eager to answer questions and share their thoughts on the current legislative session, [...]
Letter | Rep. Springer says HB 1812 “should not go forward”
The controversy swirling around HB 1812 is, to say the least, unfortunate and with better forethought should have been avoided. I want to take this opportunity to clear up a number of misconceptions and set the record straight. Whether or not community councils (called municipal corporations in state statute) should continue to exist is a [...]
Denny Creek Neighborhood Alliance Opposes Big Finn Hill Park Location for Fire Station
The following statement was made by Denny Creek Neighborhood Alliance President Scott Morris at a hearing held by Fire District 41 Commissioners on March 8, 2011: My name is Scott Morris. I am speaking tonight as the president of the Denny Creek Neighborhood Alliance – DCNA – which is a Finn Hill-based neighborhood association with [...]
UPDATE HB 1812 | State Senator Chase: “I would not bet on this getting out of the Senate committee” (Video)
Senate Committee hears testimony regarding controversial bill targeted at eliminating the Houghton Community Council UPDATED Testimony regarding the controversial House Bill 1812 was heard today by the State Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Election Committee. Several concerned citizens and community council members testified in opposition to the bill. Representative Steve Kirby (Tacoma) co-sponsored HB 1812. [...]
UPDATED | Petition started to Save the Houghton Community Council
UPDATED A petition has been started in Houghton to save the Houghton Community Council and is being circulated this weekend to gain signatures in opposition of House Bill 1812. The signed petition will be presented to legislators in Olympia on Tuesday. The complete text of the petition follows: Petition to Save the Houghton Community Council [...]
Fines Will Be Issued Beginning March 3rd At All Redmond Traffic Safety Camera Locations
Just one last reminder… fines will be issued beginning March 3rd at all Redmond traffic safety camera locations listed below. If you were the lucky recipient of a warning ticket over the last few weeks, you should have received a letter with still photos of the situation. Beginning tomorrow, notice of infractions will include a [...]
South Kirkland Park & Ride TOD Zoning Regulations Workshop March 3; Public Hearing March 24
The City of Kirkland will host a third community workshop on proposed zoning regulations and design guidelines for the South Kirkland Park & Ride. The Park & Ride property is being considered for a transit-oriented development project but before it can become a viable project the City of Kirkland must adopt zoning regulations to guide [...]
All Metro Buses return to regular routing Friday
All buses back to regular routing. There could be a few temporary minor or localized exceptions.
Kirkland Storm Update: Road Crews Plowing Priority Streets
Kirkland Storm Update #1: Road Crews Plowing Priority Streets Recreation programs cancelled; City Hall & Court open Since midnight, Kirkland Public Works road maintenance crews have been plowing priority streets including those near Evergreen Hospital, significant arterials that run north and south or lead to/from I-405, and roadways that are transit routes and lead to [...]
Location of Finn Hill Fire Station Opposed by Neighborhood Group
Denny Creek Neighborhood Alliance to Using Big Finn Hill Park for New Fire Station A longtime community neighborhood group in one of the areas slated for annexation by the City of Kirkland in June has come out in opposition to the proposed location of a new fire station. At it’s monthly board meeting on Tuesday, [...]
LWSD Schools Closed Due to Weather; Kirkland Residents and Businesses Encouraged to Prepare for Snow and Cold Weather Expected Wednesday through Thursday
UPDATED All schools in the Lake Washington School District will be closed today due to weather. There is no extended day care. All programs and activities area cancelled. LWSD website The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Watch for the mountain ranges and parts of Western Washington. Snow and [...]
Evergreen Hospital Silver Parking Garage South Entrance To Be Closed on Tuesday, Feb. 22
Evergreen Hospital Medical Center’s south entrance to the Silver parking garage will be closed at 6 a.m. Tuesday for construction. The Silver garage, Evergreen’s most popular, will still be open. Just enter it from the north side of the hospital, on 130th Street. All entrances to the Blue garage will be open.
Applications for Community “Pea Patch” Gardens due March 1
With a nice sunny weekend, like this past one, you’ve probably got a hankering for some gardening. If you live somewhere that doesn’t have the space or sunshine for a garden you are in luck. The community garden movement has seen explosive growth in the past five years. “Community garden” refers to a site, [...]
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