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 [...]

A MESSAGE FROM SOUND TRANSIT
Kirkland Transit Center
Construction Update – January 28, 2010
Water main replacement work under 3rd Street continues on schedule
This week and last week, crews are working to install new sections of the water main under 3rd Street near the Heathman Hotel and will complete the water main in this section with the installation of a new [...]

Last week the Moss Bay Neighborhood Association hosted another excellent agenda which included presentations about the new Metropolitan Market coming to Houghton (news: The store will have a lower level which opens on to a courtyard with outdoor seating; Spring opening target: April!), the search for a new City Manager, KDOG and the Planning Department. [...]

Kirkland Transit Center Construction Update - Dec. 17, 2009
Excavation work begins on 3rd Street
Starting today and Friday construction crews are ready to begin excavation work to install a new water main under 3rd Street between Park Lane and Kirkland Avenue.  Excavation will start at Park Lane and 3rd Street and will continue south along 3rd Street [...]

The City of Kirkland has come to agreement with the owner of the Antique Mall property to turn the unused lot into a pay parking lot for the general public. The property located at 151 3rd Street is just north of the Heathman Hotel and is owned by Ms. Marilyn Dillard. It currently has a cyclone [...]

A local favorite on Park Lane says farewell to Kirkland
On Wednesday, December 9th, Liberty 123 (located at 123 Park Lane) will be hosting a farewell party from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
Everything in the store will be discounted 30% off.
“Please join us at LIBERTY 123 for our farewell party; celebrate our success, friendships and what the future [...]

The Kirkland Tree Lighting Festival was a spectacular success and fun for the whole family. Downtown was lit up with lights in the trees, garland on the storefronts, carriage rides on the streets and songs filling the air. The big event of the evening was the lighting of the tree at which hordes gathered to [...]

The Puget Sound Business Journal is reporting the closure of the long-time Kirkland restaurant.
After 15 years in Kirkland, the Fish Café will close. Pay a visit, say goodbye and soak up to view while you can.

The Third Floor Fish Cafe restaurant at 205 Lake Street South in Kirkland will shut down next month after [...]

At the November 16 Moss Bay Neighborhood Association meeting, the architect of Hector’s and The Waterfront Market redevelopment on Lake Street gave a presentation on the project which included some new renderings.
“Rick Chesmore of Chesmore/Buck Architects was our next guest. Rick described the Hector’s Property remodel and expansion that is currently underway. Originally proposed as [...]

Over the past week, scores of volunteer elves have toiled long and hard to hang wreaths, bows, garland and lights in preparation for the Annual Tree Lighting Festival on Saturday, November 28th from 4-8pm. From the KDA website:
Each year, thousands of people come DOWN to hear festive music, enjoy the decorations and witness our beautiful [...]

Kirkland Downtown Merchants Bring the Spirit of Giving Back,
with the ‘Days of Giving’ Campaign
The holidays are a special time of year. The Kirkland Downtown Association is committed to fostering relationships and giving to organizations that address social and economic needs in our community. A group of downtown merchants, led by “A” Liengboonlertchai, owner of Simplicity Décor, [...]

The City of Kirkland has prepared the following Kirkland Events Guide:
ARTS & CULTURE
A WORLD OF ARTS… NEAR YOU–AT THE KIRKLAND PERFORMANCE CENTER
CHECK WEBSITE FOR FULL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
December performances include Theater Simple’s The Snow Queen, KPC’s Old Time Holiday Show, Charles Phoenix’s Retro Holiday Slide Show, Lyric Light Opera’s Sound of Music, Bronn Journey’s 28th Annual [...]

Ben & Jerry’s in downtown Kirkland will temporarily close for remodeling this Sunday and they will re-open in March of next year. Until then, we look forward to celebrating their grand re-opening with plenty of Chunky Monkey.
“This winter, while the Kirkland Waterfront Market building on Lake Street is renovated, Ben & Jerry’s will remodel as well. [...]

City of Kirkland Public Works Construction Update Notice: Downtown Kirkland Transit Center
What: Construction is ready to begin on the Kirkland Transit Center project in downtown Kirkland.  Bayley Construction has been selected as the contractor for the project and URS Corp will provide construction management services.
What to expect:  Bayley Construction has mobilized on site and a [...]

Sound Transit Notice:

Kirkland Transit Center
Transit Center Construction Set to Start, 3rd Street to Close.
Construction is ready to begin on the Kirkland Transit Center project in downtown Kirkland.  Bayley Construction has been selected as the contractor for the project and URS Corp will provide construction management services.

Bayley Construction has mobilized on site and [...]

The annual Tree Lighting in Marina Park is a wonderful way to start the season in joyous spirit. Past years have had choirs singing, live reindeer, Santa photos and hot cocoa for the kids. It is a time fun for all ages. This year, the Kirkland Tree Lighting will take place November 28th from 4 [...]

MultiFamily Executive Magazine (MFE) chose Merrill Gardens at Kirkland as the winner of the Grand Award for Senior Living at the annual MFE and Developer Awards in Las Vegas recently.  At the ceremony, awards were presented to recognize exceptional projects and programs across 16 categories. The Merrill Gardens at Kirkland retirement community was selected as [...]

The KDA merchants competed in a Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest which helped make the downtown look spooky and ready for trick or treaters. The participating merchants’ jack-o-lanterns were scored by a group of volunteer judges.* The overall winner was The Kirkland Arts Center with their elaborate Halloween Dragon.
Honorable mentions were Mermaid Hair Extensions, Vovina, Soul [...]

If the layout and design materials shown in the plans are approved (and built), Hector’s rooftop will be the place to be in town. A view of the lake, covered dining, outdoor fireplace, lounge chairs… sounds fantastic.
The images shown here are from the plans submitted to the Design Review Board for their October 5th meeting.

Sights and sounds around Kirkland including fishing at Waverly Park, some store openings and relocations, cameras installed above Central Way at 3rd Street near the new temporary transit center, and some views of the market.
The Bank of America construction site at the corner of Lake and Kirkland Ave. will soon be hollowed out for underground [...]

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m.
Site of the future transit center
3rd Street & Park Lane
A new transit center is being built in beautiful downtown Kirkland, replacing the exisiting 22-year-old facility. Join us as we break ground on this important transportation project that will improve local and express bus service to the heart of downtown.
The Kirkland Transit [...]

A message from the Merchants on Park Lane:
FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS AND THE COMMUNITY OF KIRKLAND

You are welcome to join the merchants on Park Lane for the Fall Octoberfest.
Date: October 8, 2009
Time: 6 to 9pm
Where: On Park Lane
This will be the end of 2nd Thursdays for this year until we start up again in May of [...]

Craig Kosak – Talisman II – A Solo Show of New Works
Opens Saturday, October 3rd with a reception with the artist from 6-8pm. Continues thru October 25th.

Craig Kosak is inspired by the wildlife and landscapes he encounters while traveling and returns to his studio full of experiences to be expressed in his work. Rather than faithfully [...]

KDA is Hosting a Celebrity Bartender Bash
Bonnie McLeod with McLeod Insurance, a downtown business for over 60 years will be the special bartender for the night. Bonnie will create a signature cocktail that will be available for guests. Half price hors d’ouevres will be offered and special drink prices.
Bonnie will be behind the bar to [...]

The Parking Advisory Board is going to hold approximately three stakeholder group meetings beginning in late October to discuss how we might be able to enter into a public-private parking partnership with a developer. Consensus will need to be about whether or not more parking supply is needed and who will pay for it. [...]

The Downtown Kirkland Transit Center will relocate on September 19 in preparation for construction of the new Center. During construction, the eight (8) bus routes that use the transit center will be redirected for approximately one year. This includes King County Metro Transit routes 230, 234, 236, 238, 245, 248 and 255 and Sound Transit Express 540.

The ballot box was full to the brim. It was $1/vote, and people were allowed to vote as many times, for as many dogs as they wanted. We raised into the thousands for the Seattle Humane Society, vote counting is currently underway, and top fundraising calendar dog finalists will be announced later next week. One Hundred Hounds is counting along with the Seattle Humane Society, and we’ll have a final dollar amount of monies raised to announce next week.

Catharine Handfelt, Kirkland photographer and creator of “100 Hounds of Kirkland”(TM) — a series of photographs showcasing canines all over Kirkland — will unveil her photos of 170+ Kirkland dogs on Kirkland’s Park Lane on Thursday, September 10. Kirkland”s first-ever “Bark the Vote” event will

It will be a great time celebrating the harvest with you, your neighbors, local business owners and elected officials. Enjoy fresh food from the Market prepared by local chefs, a wine and beer garden featuring Kirkland and Woodinville wines, an entertinaing grape stomp, and live music from long time Kirkland Resident Karen Story and her band, Back Burner.

It was over as quickly as it had begun. The Bank of America building at the corner of Kirkland Ave. and Lake Street was demolished this week to make room for phase two of Merrill Gardens.