Sewer Work Resumes on Kirkland Ave. (Kirkland Way to Sixth St.) King County returns to complete delayed sewer work Due to recent inclement weather (and associated power outages), King County has been unable to coordinate a portion of construction with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) that would allow the sewer project to move forward. Pipeline construction [...]
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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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Snow Day (photos)
Kids and adults alike took advantage of the heavy snow on Wednesday and enjoyed a stroll (or a cross country ski) through downtown, along the boulevard and in Kirkland’s parks. Thank you to Chuck Pilcher and Shawn Thornsberry for sharing their photos.
Kirkland Now & Then — Downtown in the 1940′s
This color image looking north over Moss Bay comes from the collection of the Kirkland Heritage Society and is not dated, but is likely the winter of 1948-49. The image shows the old Kirkland ferry dock and bumper dolphins still in place and those were removed in 1951, so the photo obviously pre-dates that. Color [...]
DELAYED: Pavement Grinding and Paving on Kirkland Ave.
Expect minor delays on Kirkland Ave. from Third St. to Kirkland Way DELAYED – Pavement Grinding and Paving on Kirkland Ave. (Third Street to Kirkland Way) Pavement work scheduled from January 17 – 19, has been delayed due to weather. Crew anticipate resuming grinding the roadway and paving Kirkland Ave. from Third St. 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, [...]
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 [...]
LETTER | Marina Park aka Grand Central Station
Hello, I apologize if this is a mix of griping and a question. From the department of caveat emptor I bought a condo at the Mariner, a complete newcomer to Kirkland and specifically the neighborhood. I love the area. The shops, restaurants all within a short stroll. Summer was interesting. The courteous boaters partying until [...]
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 [...]
Kudos to Waste Management for helping downtown Kirkland
On Friday, 15 workers from Waste Management helped the Kirkland Downtown Association remove the garland from the business district’s storefronts. Removal of the garland and lights is just one more clue that the holiday season has passed (ignore the giant Christmas Tree at Lake and Central. It is going soon). We say kudos and give [...]
Top Ten Things to Bring to the Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1st
The Polar Bear Plunge (the first and therefore the BIGGEST event of 2012) is rapidly approaching and we have received a few questions as to what one should wear. So, we have put together a list of the Top 10 Things to Bring to the Polar Bear Plunge. The most important thing to bring is [...]
Make a splash in the New Year at the Polar Bear Plunge Jan. 1st
ATTENTION All attention seekers, arctic swimmers, men of merriment, women of wisdom, braggadocios boys, gregarious girls, yogis of yoga and people of little common sense. YOU are hereby summoned Kirkland’s Marina Park to experience the Polar Bear Plunge on January 1, 2012 at the civilized hour of 1:00 P.M. SPECTATORS – CAUTION: Excessive amounts of pink skin will [...]
Anonymously Yours — Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all! The Cow and The Coyote statue on Central Way once again brings good tidings to all in their Ruldoph and Santa outfits. In late November a reader sent in photos of the the cow draped in red velvet while it was being measured for the Santa suit. Not long after, the finished product [...]
Sewer Construction will require road closure to through traffic — Kirkland Ave. (Sixth St. to Railroad Ave.)
Sewer pipeline construction has shifted along Kirkland Avenue, just east of Sixth Street. In order to safely and efficiently complete this work, Kirkland Avenue (between Sixth Street and Railroad Avenue) will be closed to through traffic during working hours. Local and emergency access will be maintained. Forcemain work in this area will last for approximately one [...]
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 [...]
Making Spirits Bright
Musicians bringing seasons greetings to passers by in front of Starbucks Coffee in downtown Kirkland. Thank you to Michelle Sailor for this photo.
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 [...]
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