After a wide-ranging discussion hosted by Leadership Eastside in the Old Redmond Schoolhouse lunchroom on February 9, more than 200 of the Eastside’s community leaders have issued a report card on the State of the Eastside. The attendees awarded B’s for Education, the Economy, and Neighborhoods and Community, and C’s for Basic Needs, Environment, Health [...]
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The Lodge in Kirkland featuring 55 draft beers, to open this spring
What is The Lodge? In case you haven’t noticed, signs are up in downtown announcing a new sports bar and grill called The Lodge. To be located on Lake Street next door to Qdoba, The Lodge will feature 55 beers on draft, a cozy lodge-like atmosphere and great sports viewing. We were curious what was up [...]
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 [...]
Little Caesars Opens on Rose Hill
Corey Freebairn and his wife Amy have lived in Rose Hill for the past 12 years. On Wednesday, they celebrated the opening of their new business, Little Caesars Hot-N-Ready Pizza, less than a mile from their home. Besides pizza, Little Caesars offers a bunch of sides including Caesar Wings and Crazy Bread. Come to visit [...]
The Heathman Hotel In Kirkland Ranked Among Top Hotels In America
Luxury Kirkland Hotel Ranks 5th on TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 Hotels in the US” The Heathman Hotel, Kirkland’s premier, full-service luxury hotel, secured fifth place on TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice list of the “Top 25 Hotels in the USA.” TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel website, selects its annual Traveler’s Choice winners based on millions of valuable [...]
Little Caesars To Open on 85th Street on Kirkland’s Rose Hill
If everything goes as planned, local Kirkland residents, Corey & Amy Freebairn, are opening a Little Caesars Pizza store on January 25th on NE 85th street between the 405 freeway and 132nd Street. The lease was signed in October and immediately followed with work on plans and permits with the City of Kirkland. According to [...]
Bubble Me opens in Kirkland Square
A new bubble tea joint named Bubble Me has opened in Kirkland Square. The downtown location, near Sterling Savings Bank and Taco Del Mar, formerly housed Tokyo Grill Terriaki. Bubble Me is now open, offering a 10% during their soft opening period. Among the items served are hot and cold bubble tea, smoothies, shaved ice, [...]
After 19 Years, Meze Mediterranean Deli Closes
Meza Mediterranean Deli in Houghton has closed. The proprietor of some of the most tasty hummus around since 1993 was seen on Wednesday packing up all of the fixtures, chairs and tables. The once cheery little restaurant across the street from Starbucks now sits empty. All that remains of Meza is mural on the wall. [...]
Goodbye Old Friend — Lakeshore Gallery to close after 29 years in Kirkland
When Georgie Kilrain opened her downtown Kirkland art gallery in 1983, little did she know how much the sleepy little town of Kirkland would change. Kirkland once had a reputation of being a haven for art galleries, having 15 plus the Kirkland Arts Center in the 1990′s, only to see the market shift and now [...]
Kirkland Mayor to Governor Gregoire: “A promise is a promise” regarding annexation funding
Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride addressed the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce in her annual State of the City speech on Tuesday at the Woodmark Hotel. In the speech, McBride spoke of the achievements of the City Council over the past year on a wide range of issues, but her most somber moments came as she [...]
Harbor Fresh Fish Grill coming to Kirkland Market
Another indication of what will occupy the new Kirkland Market (currently under construction on Lake Street) has just gone up — a sign for Harbor Fresh Fish Grill. A web search uncovered a Brea, California seafood restaurant of the same name with a similar logo described as a casual seafood restaurant. Check out the Yelp [...]
Dylan Giordan Named New Chef de Cuisine at bin on the lake
Seasoned Seattle chef to oversee the culinary direction and wine program at the Woodmark Hotel’s prized waterfront restaurant Woodmark Hotel, Yacht Club & Spa is pleased to announce that Dylan Giordan has assumed the chef de cuisine position at bin on the lake, where he is charged with leading the culinary team and direction [...]
Totem Lake On Track newsletter now available online
The December 2011 edition of the Totem Lake On Track newsletter is now available for download on the City’s website.
Last Minute Santa Photos at Kirkland Parkplace through 7 PM Christmas Eve
Did you somehow forget to get your photo on Santa’s lap this year? No worries, Santa (and his lap) will be available at Kirkland Parkplace through Christmas Eve. You’ll find him next to the theater. All kids get a beanie baby toy when they sit for photos with the real-bearded jolly old elf. Santa at [...]
Vows Wedding & Event Planning Hires Every Last Detail Owner
Stephanie Wilson closes own business and joins VOWS team as Lead Coordinator VOWS Wedding & Event Planning (VOWS) is pleased to announce that Stephanie Wilson, former owner of Every Last Detail, has joined the VOWS team. Wilson will assume the title Lead Coordinator managing a portion of VOWS planning and day-of client bookings. “While [...]
Last minute shopping — remember that buying local helps our community
Still looking for that perfect gift? Be sure to have our local merchants in mind when you do your shopping. The benefits to our community are great when we buy local. Please support locally owned, independently operated businesses.
Learn about LIOS Graduate College at a free Taste of LIOS Program on Dec. 15 in Kirkland
LIOS Graduate School of Saybrook University is holding a Taste of LIOS, a class-sampler for prospective students, at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15, at 4010 Lake Washington Blvd. NE, Suite 300, Kirkland. LIOS, formerly the Leadership Institute of Seattle, has been educating leaders since 1969. The new Dean of Students, Cynthia FitzGerald, and Dan Sewell, [...]
Astronics Prepares to Relocate in Totem Lake
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Astronics Corp. It designs and manufactures innovative, high-performance electrical power generation, distribution and control systems for the global aerospace and defense industries. It is the leading provider of in-seat passenger power systems to serve today’s air travelers, 90% of whom carry mobile electronic devices [...]
Kirkland Chamber Executive Director Bill Vadino takes job with Concours
After 7 years with the Kirkland Chamber and 3 years with the Kirkland Downtown Association, Executive Director Bill Vadino will be leaving these positions at the end of the year to become the “show director” for the Kirkland Concours d’Elegance and another Eastside consulting assignment to be announced soon. “While in Kirkland I have had four [...]
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