The Kirkland Police Department is investigating an alleged assault on a woman which occurred at a restaurant in downtown Kirkland early Sunday morning, August 8, 2011. Passersby report that police cordoned off the area for much of the day and removed five bags of sealed “evidence” from the establishment. We contacted KPD for details. [...]
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“Electronic Chalking” for Parking Enforcement Starts Next Week
Starting the week of August 8, 2011, the Kirkland Police Department Parking Enforcement Division will begin using a license plate recognition system for purposes of monitoring parking in time-limited, city-owned lots and spaces in downtown. The system uses a lap top computer and a camera that captures an image of a vehicle and [...]
Waste Management Talks Trash, Recycling and Solar Power (photos)
Solar powered trash compactors demonstrated in downtown Kirkland Installation of 46 “BigBelly” compactors help to lower costs and increase capacity. On Wednesday, Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride and dozens of kids from the Parks Department summer camp witnessed a presentation of downtown’s new solar powered trash compactors by Jeff McMahon, District Manager for Waste Management. Forty-six [...]
Lacey Kids’ College Fundraiser Friday, August 5 in Downtown Kirkland
Dear Kirkland parents and kids, The recent tragic car crash that took the life of 43 year old Steve Lacey has left an unimaginable loss for his wife, Nabila and children Julian, 7, and Jasmine, 5. The hearts and prayers of all who knew Steve and his family go out to them in this time of [...]
Wednesday Market in Full Swing Downtown with Fresh Local Foods and Flowers
Sunshine and warmer days have brought out enthusiastic shoppers at the Wednesday Farmer’s Market in its new location on Park Lane in the heart of downtown Kirkland. The fruit growers finally have been able to harvest their crops, and big smiles are now seen all around. Walkers are seen happily popping strawberries or [...]
Kirkland Classic Car Show Shines (photos)
After a morning of light rain, the sun came out to shine on the 400+ classic cars on show at the 2011 Legends Kirkland Classic Car Show on Sunday. Cars of every shape and size were on display in downtown Kirkland and at Marina Park as part of a two-day event which also included a [...]
Would You Welcome A Waterfront Ferry Service in Kirkland? (Poll)
As a tourist, one of the best ways to experience a city is by boat. Our neighbors to the north have well-developed networks of water taxis scurrying about False Creek in Vancouver and the Harbour of Victoria, British Columbia. These privately-owned vessels conduct both tours for groups and operate on a schedule for tourists [...]
Kirkland’s Past On Every Corner… Might We See Historic Photos in Downtown?
On a recent trip to Victoria, British Columbia, I noticed that trash cans and utility boxes in the downtown core were decorated with historical photos of Vitcoria’s past. It seems a great way to turn an eyesore into art (or at least make it something interesting to look at). Might Kirkland benefit from such a [...]
KTUB Announces Late Summer Classes
The YMCA KTUB is excited to announce their late summer class offerings. Be sure to check us out on Facebook and see our website at www.ktub.org!!! To register for programs please call or stop by KTUB (425)822-3088 and ask for Paul or Emily. Stay tuned for even more options to choose from starting this fall, [...]
Visitor Center / Chamber of Commerce Opens in downtown Kirkland
On Wednesday morning, the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce celebrated a grand opening of the downtown Kirkland Visitor Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony lead by Mayor Joan McBride. The Visitor Center is located at 223 Kirkland Avenue, and also serves as offices for both the Chamber and the Kirkland Downtown Association. Photos courtesy of [...]
Big Belly Trash Compactors to Land in Downtown July 18
Downtown Kirkland trash cans and recycling bins will get upgraded starting July 18 as Waste Management’s new “Big Belly” solar-powered compactors get installed over the next few weeks. The new cans have five times the capacity of the old stand alone garbage cans. The 46 cans to be installed are designed to radio Waste Management [...]
French-inspired Flea Market Brings Shoppers to Downtown on Saturday
On Saturday, Haley’s Cottage (123 Park Lane) hosted a “French-inspired Flea Market” on Park Lane. This was the second such event by the retailer, the first being last fall. The street was filled with shoppers looking for French treasures… other than poodles or fries, of course. Thank you to Paul Erikson for sharing his photos [...]
New Visitor Center to Celebrate Grand Opening July 13
The downtown Kirkland Visitor Center / Chamber and Kirkland Downtown Association offices will celebrate their grand opening on July 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:00 p.m.
Should Street Food Come To Kirkland?
Seattle has become quite well-known for its delicious street food culture, and one can find street food trucks sporadically on the Eastside. Long lines form at lunchtime for quality cuisine from Marination, Maximus Minimus, Veraci Pizza and others. Last year, the Kirkland waterfront was awash with such dining options as the Kirkland Wednesday Market attracted [...]
Kudos to Volunteers for Sprucing Up Our City (photos)
Last Thursday, ten volunteers joined Kudos Kirkland! for the second week of clean up at the corner of Kirkland Avenue and 3rd Street in downtown Kirkland. The group worked together with Teri Hedges of the City of Kirkland to improve our city. Kudos volunteers meet each Thursday morning from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at different [...]
Kirkland Art Walk (Second Fridays of each month) Features Galleries, Artists and Music on the Streets
The Kirkland Artwalk is a free, self-guided, public art phenomenon which brings together art lovers and community friends to the ever evolving downtown Kirkland waterfront neighborhood. With exciting and unique offerings around every corner, downtown celebrates each and every month on the 2nd Friday from 6pm-9pm. Kirkland Artwalk Locations include galleries and art supporting businesses in [...]
Kirkland’s 4th of July Parade Photos
Photos uploading… check back for updates. Once again this year, the streets of downtown Kirkland were filled with thousands of kids of all ages to watch Kirkland’s Children’s Parade and Old Fashion 4th of July Parade. Thanks to the scores of volunteers who worked so hard to put on Kirkland’s biggest and best celebration of [...]
Kudos to the Keepers of Norkirk’s Traffic Circles
Norkirk is one of Kirkland’s oldest neighborhoods, sitting on the hill just north of downtown. In an effort to slow cut-through traffic by commuters, the neighborhood has many traffic circles and similar traffic calming devises. Aside from the occasional drunk who drives over, rather than around, traffic circles have generally been seen as improving safety [...]
Kirkland Market Looks to bring new merchants to town
Coming soon to downtown Kirkland: the new Kirkland Market. The indoor, year-round market (15 Lake Street in downtown Kirkland) is looking to be quite an exciting development. The former J.C. Penney building is under construction and has shed its former name, Lake Street Mall. The building boasts two floors for a dozen or so merchants [...]
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