Kirkland Views

• Argosy Christmas Ship Festival Returns to Kirkland

  The Argosy Christmas Ship festival is a holiday celebration that has been a Northwest tradition for 60 years. Its main purpose is to bring communities together to celebrate the holiday season. From the flotilla of ships to the crowds of people who gather onshore, this celebration is one of the gems [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 9:46am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Who has the right of way at traffic circles?

  The Seattle P-I has posted a reader question asking who gets the right of way at traffic circles (also known as ’round abouts’ to our friends from the British Isles). Kirkland neighborhoods have many such traffic circles — Norkirk alone must have over three hundred. Even the casual observer will [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 9:35am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• New images of Hector’s and Waterfront Market

  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 [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 9:30am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Winter Driving Season Tips for Snow and Ice

  Jeff Foster sent in this account of a collision at the Kirkland Costco Tire Center that involved a black Subaru and a tree on November 22nd. Kirkland Fire Department Ladder 26 and Aid Car 22 responded to an accident and took one injured person to the hospital. Jeff sent in [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 7:33am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Donations in memory of Chuck Morgan

  A request has been made that we publish information about making donations in memory of Chuck Morgan. If you would like to make a memorial donation, please consider the following: Kirkland Performance Center Please make checks payable to: “Kirkland Performance Center” (In memory of Chuck Morgan) 350 Kirkland Avenue Kirkland, WA 98033 or A Park Bench in [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 4:23pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Deck the halls with boughs of holly…

  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 [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 7:35am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• LETTER | The start of something new in city politics

  By Bob Style It was refreshing to hear the good ideas that came out of last night’s neighborhood meeting in Juanita, ideas that are needed to improve the relationship between neighborhoods and the city.  Too many good ideas have died on the vine not to mention the money wasted trying to appease [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 8:07pm EST
  by Robert L. Style

• Fire Dept. Advisory: Household Fire Season, Prevention Tips

  KIRKLAND ENTERS HOUSEHOLD FIRE SEASON COOKING AND HOT ASHES START MOST FIRES What: Kirkland Fire Department data covering the last 5 years, identify cooking as the primary cause of fires the Department responds to and hot ashes as the next most frequent cause. Nationally, cooking accounts for the majority of unintentional fires and [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 10:22am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Kirkland Police Department is changing the color of their patrol cars

  UPDATED The Kirkland Police Department is changing the look of their police vehicles. Out with the color blue — the Black and Whites are coming back. During a presentation made to the City Council, Police Chief Eric Olsen explained some of the reasoning behind the new look. Why bring back Black and [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 9:30am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Burglary and Assault Suspect Arrested

  On November 19 at approximately 3:15 AM, a family residence in the 13100 block of 107th Pl NE, Kirkland, WA, had their home broken into by the brother of one of the occupants. The suspect forcibly entered the residence using a hatchet. The occupants were threatened with the hatchet and [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 3:29pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Downtown Kirkland’s ‘Days of Giving’ campaign to help local charities

  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” [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 9:15am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• LETTER | Representative Rouse Without Reason

  Number of comments: 6
  By Bob Style It rarely happens but when it does, it’s sickening.  Our council who we elected to represent us has reneged on what we have entrusted them to do: represent us. Let’s look at the series of events. First, backroom deals were made with the county to select a method of annexation that [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 3:56pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Kirkland Police Department Makes Several Arrests on Drug and Weapon Charges

  The Kirkland Police Department (KPD) executed a search warrant on a residence early this morning which resulted in several individuals being arrested on drug and weapon charges. The residence is located in the 10900 block of NE 118 Street. KPD had received information from citizens and the Kirkland Parks Department [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 3:35pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• December Kirkland Events Guide

  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 [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 10:58am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Traffic Alert – NE 85th Street Corridor increased congestion due to geotechnical borings

  TRAFFIC ALERT NE 85th Street Geotechnical Borings (NE 85th Street Corridor and Intersecting Side Streets) What: The City of Kirkland has issued a permit to a geotechnical consulting company to perform geotechnical borings and soils reconnaissance on NE 85th street from 120th Avenue NE to 132nd Avenue NE, and at the intersection [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 9:51am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• SR 520 Bridge Replacement Animation provided by WSDOT

  Number of comments: 2
  This simulation shows Option A, one of three west side design options currently under environmental review for the SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Project. Option A is most similar to today’s configuration, with the addition of a second Montlake drawbridge over the Montlake Cut. This WSDOT video depicts preliminary design [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 6:22am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• 2009 Turkey Trot Photos

  Number of comments: 3
  Despite a little rain, an expected 750 people turned out to support Hopelink by participating in the 9th Annual Turkey Trot in Kirkland on November 15th. The walk started at Marina Park and made a journey along Lake Washington Bld to Carillon Point and back. Jeff Heinz, Kirkland resident, has provided us [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 5:59am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Juanita Tourists

  By Jeff Heinz On my way to the Turkey Trot on Sunday, I had to pull over and let this sink in a little. Are those ducks standing under the awning, in front of the Barber Shop, to stay out of the rain? I watched the couple for several minutes as [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 7:49am EST
  by Jeff Heinz

• Juanita Neighborhoods Meeting to discuss Annexation and City Budget

  The Juanita Neighborhoods invites neighbors and others interested in our little corner of Kirkland to its upcoming meeting, Thursday, November 19th from 7-8:30 pm. Our meetings are held in the community fellowship hall of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church (on the corner of 100th Ave NE and NE 124th in Juanita).  [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 6:11am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Month of Concern for the Hungry fills eastside food banks

  77,000+ pounds of food, close to $10,000 received The Eastside Month of Concern for the Hungry, “Share What You Can,” campaign is excited to announce that from September 26 through October 24, 2009, East King County food bank shelves were filled thanks to the 77,000+ pounds of food collected and [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 2:46pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• City of Kirkland’s Green Building Program Branches Out

  Free Consultations, Enhanced Web Site Now Available The City of Kirkland has expanded its Green Building Program that includes enhanced information on its website, www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/greenbuilding free consultations for proposed sustainable building projects, and educational kiosks in City Hall. The improved website and kiosk promote the five qualities of a green [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 1:18pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Views of Kirkland

  Turkey Trotters help Hopelink Marina Park Construction crane on Lake Street Juanita Bay Park Park Lane
  
  Please visit KirklandViews.com for the rest of this story and more... We welcome your comments. You are invited to join in the conversation.

  
  

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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 9:01am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Letter | Budgetary head in the sand

  Number of comments: 1
  By Robert Style At the latest budget study session, the council was still in denial as to what to do. The entire session was around how to make up for the “structural” difference in the budget, better know as a gap, deficit, debt, or shortfall. The plan is to cover the $13.1 [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 5:24pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Annexation drops below 60% threshold for first time

  Number of comments: 2
  UPDATED Nov 24 @10:45AM Today, another 15 votes were counted in the annexation race and the YES votes increased by 0.02%, however, annexation still remains below the 60% threshold needed for approval. With 10,813 votes counted, the latest tally has the YES vote at 59.94% with 6291 YES votes and 4205 [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 5:19pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• LWSD Superintendent proposes two levy renewals and a bond to renovate Juanita High School

  Superintendent Kimball Proposes Two Levies, One Bond for February Election Two levy renewals, bond to renovate Juanita High School and prevent overcrowding At the November 9 meeting of the Lake Washington School District Board of Directors, Superintendent Chip Kimball presented his recommendations for funding measures to place on the February 9 ballot. [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 8:33am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Ben & Jerry’s to close this Sunday to remodel; Grand re-opening in March

  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 [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 3:22pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Transit Center Construction starts November 16, southbound 3rd Street to Close

  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 [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 9:47am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Annexation leading by 19 votes; Election results update tonight at 4:30PM

  Number of comments: 7
  UPDATED Nov. 12 @ 6:06 PM UPDATED Nov. 12 @ 4:16 PM Proponents of annexation are watching the King County election results with nervous anticipation. As the results slowly drip in, it is clear that annexation is the only contest in Kirkland that remains undecided. The most recent update to the election [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 8:44am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• A solemn procession

  A solemn procession of fire engines, EMS and support vehicles from as far away as Duvall and Kent, joined the Kirkland Fire Department in honoring the memory of one of their own, Firefighter Terence Goldberg. The procession drove down Market Street through Kirkland, to Bellevue, where a memorial service will [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 11:31am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Letter | Observations on the election

  Number of comments: 10
  By Jim Hitter Kirkland Views, It was just last Tuesday that the long drawn out Kirkland election drama played out. What happened and why? Here are some of my own observations. Kirkland voters were well able to make some fine distinctions when it came to filling out their own ballots. The fact that [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 8:25am EST
  by Admin

• What’s Next for the Annexation of Kingsgate, Finn Hill and North Juanita?

  Number of comments: 10
  A number of questions have arisen regarding “What’s Next?” for the annexation of Kingsgate, Finn Hill, and North Juanita. By Toby Nixon The annexation ballot measure combines three separate matters into a single question: the annexation itself, approval of the zoning code, and assumption of a proportionate share of the city’s existing [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 5:52pm EST
  by Toby Nixon

• Kirkland Traffic Alert: Turkey Trot Event, November 15

  Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the Turkey Trot event to be held on Sunday, November 15, 2009. The following roads will be closed from 1:00 p.m. until the final participant passes at approximately 1:20 p.m.: Eastbound and Westbound lanes of Kirkland Avenue from Lake Shore Plaza Drive to Lake Street [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 5:46pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• King County pharmacies to offer H1N1 vaccine for at-risk people

  Limited amounts of vaccine available; some pharmacies taking appointments now KING COUNTY, WA – To provide another option for people prioritized to receive H1N1 vaccine, selected King County pharmacies are receiving limited supplies to begin vaccinating. A total of 15,000 doses of vaccine have been allocated to pharmacies, with more [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 3:53pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Kirkland Fire Department mourns loss of Firefighter

  From the Kirkland Fire Department: From his first day on the job, Firefighter Goldberg set out to make a difference and, as a rookie, was significantly involved in developing the Department’s Strategic Plan. During his career, he served at three different fire stations; earned a number of certifications including Advanced Pump [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 11:03am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Port of Seattle joins County, others in preserving Eastside Rail Corridor

  Number of comments: 4
  The Port of Seattle will be joined by several local agencies in preserving the Eastside Rail Corridor and placing it in public ownership.  King County, Sound Transit, the City of Redmond, Puget Sound Energy, and the Cascade Water Alliance will partner with the port in maximizing the corridor’s benefit for [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 2:30pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Construction Begins on the New Kirkland Transit Center; Library to reopen Dec. 5

  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 [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 2:09pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Downtown Tree Lighting- KDA makes a call for donations

  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 [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 8:13am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Mind the Gap! Kirkland’s 2009-2010 budget shortfall climbs to $13.1 Million

  Number of comments: 4
  Just two days after the election, the City of Kirkland announces a Special Study Session for the City Council to discuss some sobering news: the 2009-2010 mid-biennial budget “gap” has risen to a whopping $13.1 million. The table below summarizes the revised shortfall projection and the staff’s recommended strategies for closing [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 4:57pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Now what? With a Yes to annexation and a No to new taxes, big changes are coming to Kirkland

  Number of comments: 10
  The voters have spoken. While the final results are being tallied, it looks the message is clear. The majority of voters want change in Kirkland’s leadership and they don’t want to pay increased utility taxes. The majority of voters in the annexation areas want to officially become a part of [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 8:05am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• UPDATED Election Results – Margins widen in council races and annexation

  UPDATED Nov. 6 @4:45 PM CITY OF KIRKLAND Ballots Cast/Registered Voters:  11690/ 28631 40.83% Council Position No. 1 Martin Morgan 22.88% Joan McBride 76.88% Council Position No. 3 Penny Sweet 67.88% Brad Larssen 31.96% Council Position No. 5 Amy Walen 63.39% Karen Tennyson 36.33% Council Position No. 7 Tom Hodgson 33.08% Doreen Marchione 66.67% PROP 1 Proposition No. 1 YES [...]
  
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 4:34pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Houghton Community Council Receives 67% Approval

  Number of comments: 5
  The Houghton Community Council will continue to represent its community as it gets the seal of approval from voters with over 67% in preliminary election results. http://www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/depart/Planning/HCC.htm HOUGHTON COMMUNITY MUNICIPAL CORP Ballots Cast/Registered Voters: 1255 / 4596 27.31% Proposition No. 1 Continuation Of Community Municipal Corporation YES  722 67.98% NO  340 32.02% Source: King County Elections Thanks to [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 8:51am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Thank you to all of the candidates

  Number of comments: 3
  Kirkland Views would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication shown by each of the candidates and their supporters over the course of this election. One simply cannot endure the trials of a contested campaign for elected office without a true sense of civic duty. For this, we thank [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 7:04am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Preliminary Election Results – Annexation Passes and Prop 1 Utility Tax Fails

  Number of comments: 10
  Welcome to Kirkland! Preliminary election night results are in and it looks like Annexation of Kirkland’s Proposed Annexation Areas has passed and Kirkland’s Prop. 1 Voted Utility Tax has failed at the ballot. These results combined with the preliminary results from the City Council races means big changes are coming to Kirkland. [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 10:03pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Preliminary Election Results for Kirkland City Council

  Number of comments: 10
  UPDATED Preliminary election night results are in. With 23.93% of registered voters counted, it looks like Kirkland has elected Joan McBride, Penny Sweet, Amy Walen and Doreen Marchione to the City Council. These four women occasionally campaigned together as they were largely supported by the same majority of Kirkland citizens. Likewise, [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 7:10pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Visionaries Sought for Kirkland Neighborhood Plan Updates

  Visionaries Sought for Kirkland Neighborhood Plan Updates Central Houghton, Lakeview residents wanted for advisory groups At a recent event hosted by Kirkland’s Planning and Community Development Department,residents from the Central Houghton and Lakeview neighborhoods participated in a unique exercise, known as World Café, that involved simultaneous group conversations about the future land use, transportation, housing [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 3:22pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Election Results Schedule: 8:15pm tonight

  Get the latest rundown of election results for Kirkland City Council at http://www.kirklandviews.com/2009/11/03/election-results/ At 8:15pm, mail ballots counted on election day results will be posted to the Web. As of  11/2/2009 8:00pm 24.33% of the ballots mailed have been received by King County Elections. We will update this page as new information comes in. Results [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 10:48am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Election Day – Mail Your Ballot Today

  Number of comments: 1
  Political gamesmanship was again played at last night’s Kirkland City Council meeting. However, that is now par for the course and really no surprise. Of particular interest in this election was the Sterbank Review of the Bank of America fiasco from last year in which actions taken by City Staff [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 6:55am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Merrill Gardens at Kirkland named project of the year for senior housing communities in United States

  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 [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 5:11pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Where there’s smoke, there’s fire

  Number of comments: 9
  For those of you who have yet to vote in this election, one lesson to learn is this: do your homework. There are falsehoods and dirty tricks being played to persuade you to vote for certain candidates. Learn about the candidates and the controversies surrounding them. This observer can say that [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 6:30pm EST
  by Rob Butcher

• Downtown Merchants Participate in Pumpkin Carving Contest

  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 [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 10:19am EST
  by Rob Butcher

• LETTERS | The Clear Choice for City Council

  Number of comments: 4
  By David Aubry Dear Editor: It is apparent to even the most casual observer that Change is needed on Kirkland’s City Council. Which candidates will bring this change? The primary theme of Kirkland Council candidate Karen Tennyson’s recent campaign mailer documenting ‘differences’ between herself and Amy Walen is Ms. Tennyson’s City experience [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 4:44pm EDT
  by Admin

• LETTERS | Save the Rangers

  By Diana Mercedes Howell Dear Editor: Our Parks Department vows to: “Encourage …groups and individual residents to get involved.” Since 2,000 Juanita Bay Park Rangers have contributed 12,000 volunteer hours enlightening the next generation of young people and enriching visitors’ knowledge of nature and wildlife. In 2008, rangers rounded up over 500 [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 6:18am EDT
  by Admin

• The Vial of L.I.F.E.–End of Daylight Savings Time-update your personal medical information for emergency first-responders

  By Debra Sinick Have you ever called an ambulance for help?  It can be a pretty scary experience.  When you’re rattled because you’re hurt or someone else is, it’s hard to keep all the medical information straight.  I’m sure you’ve also heard of ambulances pulling up to homes and the injured [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 5:16pm EDT
  by Debra Sinick

• Eastside Corridor Tolling Study Open House Nov. 5th

  As part of the Eastside Corridor Tolling Study, WSDOT is considering adding an additional lane on I-405 that combined with the existing HOV lane could operate as two express toll lanes, creating a 50+ mile corridor from Puyallup to Lynnwood. To involve the public and gather feedback, they are hosting a [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 4:59pm EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Turkey Trot at Marina Park November 15th

  It’s Turkey Trot time of year again. The annual fundraiser benefitting HopeLink is November 15th at Marina Park. The roundtrip (3 mile or 5K) walk to Carillon Point and back  is a fun way to help support a worthy cause. For photos from last year’s Turkey Trot, please visit: http://www.kirklandviews.com/2008/11/16/hopelink-turkey-trot-kirkland-events-photos/ Event Location: Marina Park [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 11:25am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Evergreen Hospital to Begin Screening Visitors for H1N1 Flu

  Due to the increased numbers of H1N1 (swine) flu patients, Evergreen Hospital Medical Center will screen everyone entering the hospital for flu symptoms beginning Monday, Nov. 2. Visitors with flu symptoms will be asked not to enter the hospital. Those seeking medical care will be screened and directed to appropriate areas [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 5:01am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Allegations of theft and vandalism are completely false says No Kirkland Annexation Committee

  Number of comments: 10
  By Scott Brady The allegations that I, and the No Kirkland Annexation Committee (NOKA) members have stolen or destroyed any signs is completely false.  We are not thieves.  Please do not refer to us as such.  Every campaign has suffered destruction of signs, including ours. I have contacted KOMO 4’s management about [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 3:10pm EDT
  by Admin

• These sorts of shenanigans have no place in Kirkland government

  By Paul Hall Dear Editor, I sent this letter to Karen Tennyson and I submit it as a letter to the editor in Kirkland Views: I was disappointed in the deceptive way that you implied the support of Matt Gregory in your latest mailing. The selectively edited, out of context quote from the Reporter, was [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 3:03pm EDT
  by Admin

• Bank of America Project Review released to public

  Redacted version of Sterbank Report now available from City of Kirkland UPDATED: As of October 14, 2009, the total amount billed by attorney Bob Sterbank, of Kenyon Disend PLLC,  for the Bank of America report was $8,993.47. The City of Kirkland has just released what is being called the “Bank of America [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 12:19pm EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• 100 Hounds of Kirkland Calendar available Nov. 12

  Calendar available Nov. 12 with “100 HOUNDS OF KIRKLAND” book coming spring 2010 Catharine Handfelt, Kirkland photographer and creator of “100 Hounds of Kirkland”(TM) — a series of photographs showcasing canines all over Kirkland — today announced that the “100 Hounds of Kirkland 2010 Calendar” will be available for purchase on November [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 11:28am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Do you have the guts to change the status quo?

  Number of comments: 4
  By Kiri Rennaker Dear Editor, Having served on the Planning Commission for over nine years, I have had the opportunity to work closely with a majority of the current Council members. I have worked with Jim Lauinger, Mary-Alyce Burleigh, Tom Hodgson, Jessica Greenway and most recently, candidate Karen Tennyson. With the exception of [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 10:20am EDT
  by Admin

• Google’s new Kirkland campus – now open for business

  Wednesday’s official opening of the new Google campus in Kirkland has sparked a flurry of news stories, interviews and video tours on local blogs. Xconomy has posted an article by Gregory T. Huang titled, “Google Kirkland Is Hiring, and Other Highlights from the Company’s Northwest Birthplace” which discusses some of the happenings [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 8:12am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Metropolitan Market brings much needed refresh of Houghton Center

  Number of comments: 5
  The Houghton Center is undergoing a major facelift as they prepare for the arrival of a new Metropolitan Market, hopefully in 2010. The old Houghton Market is long gone and only a shell of the building remains. This past week a rendering was posted shedding light on what the future [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 2:56pm EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Quote from Kirkland Reporter Verified

  Number of comments: 1
  By Friends of Karen Tennyson Matt, Rob and readers of Kirkland Views: In response to a posting which appeared yesterday, please note that Matt Gregory was quoted (August 19, 2009 edition, Kirkland Reporter) as stating: “I feel that Amy is not qualified,” said Gregory, adding that Walen has never been on any neighborhood [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 9:59am EDT
  by Friends of Karen Tennyson

• Creative parking in Totem Lake

  It seems that parking is so scarce in parts of Totem Lake that people have resorted to parking along side of the railroad tracks in what appears to be the rail right of way.  These photos show cars parked along the unused BNSF railroad tracks north of NE 124th next to [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 8:37am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Annexation – Facing a tough choice

  Number of comments: 10
  By Robert L. Style KOMO TV’s coverage of the missing or mutilated yard signs had three major points, one from each side of the annexation issue and one from the media. The media harped on what was happening to the signs.  They thought it was news.  What should have been news were the reasons [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 7:49am EDT
  by Robert L. Style

• Matt Gregory says Tennyson campaign tactic “misrepresents the integrity I uphold”

  Number of comments: 3
  By Matt Gregory Upon my return from two weeks vacations abroad, I was shocked to find yesterday that my name and past quote from the Kirkland Reporter were highlighted on the recent Karen Tennyson mailed flyer. People have since contacted me about this as they took it as an implied endorsement, [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 1:41pm EDT
  by Admin

• Replacing the SR-520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge

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  State Representative Larry Springer discusses the future of the bridge over the big water in Capital Ideas, a podcast produced by the Washington State House Democratic Caucus. One of the most pressing, most expensive, and most controversial projects in Washington state today is the proposed replacement of the State Route 520 [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 9:10am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• End sign theft and vandalism says Pro-Annexation group

  Number of comments: 5
  Citizens for One Kirkland, the registered campaign committee supporting the annexation of Kingsgate, Finn Hill, and North Juanita into the city of Kirkland, today called upon opponents of annexation to cease the widespread theft and vandalism of pro-annexation campaign signs. “More than 90% of the campaign signs we put out a [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 10:34pm EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Kirkland’s Pace Race Was A Success

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  By Debra Sinick Sunday was really cold. It was a bone chilling 39 degrees. I froze while standing outside for a couple of hours,  but a great day was had by those who participated in the PACE race in downtown Kirkland.  I’d like to tell you I was a runner or [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 9:29pm EDT
  by Debra Sinick

• Botl: bin on the lake’s “smash opening” in new location offering 80 wine by the glass

  The latest thing happening at Carillon Point is bin on the lake (located upstairs from the Beach Café). Last week the newly opened restaurant celebrated their grand opening with 300 of their closest friends. Live music provided by Tommy Simmons, tasty noshes and eighty wines by the glass made for a [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 2:58pm EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Response by 45th LD Democrats explains endorsement process

  By Martin Chaney, Chair 45th LD Democrats Editor, Kirkland Views I write in response to a recent letter published in the Kirkland Views criticizing the 45th Legislative District Democrats’ endorsements in Kirkland City Council races of BRAD LARSSEN for position 3, KAREN TENNYSON for position 5, and TOM HODGSON for position 7. These [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 10:27am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Volunteers needed for Eastside’s Month of Concern for the Hungry

  The City of Kirkland is participating in the Eastside’s Month of Concern for the Hungry and your help is needed. Please consider the following from the City: We have one last push to collect food for Kirkland’s piece of the Eastside’s Month of Concern for the Hungry.  See web site for more [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 2:36pm EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Wilde Rover Irish Pub and Restaurant Celebrates “Samhain” with Traditional Irish Festival November 1-7

  Mention Irish holidays and people immediately think of St. Patrick’s Day, but Kirkland’s Wilde Rover Irish Pub & Restaurant is pulling out all the stops for an entire week to celebrate Samhain. This year “Halloween” as the Irish used to celebrate it is going to last all week long at the [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 12:21pm EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• November Kirkland Events Guide

  The City of Kirkland has prepared the following Kirkland Events Guide: November Events ARTS & CULTURE A WORLD OF ARTS… NEAR YOU–AT THE KIRKLAND PERFORMANCE CENTER CHECK WEBSITE FOR FULL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE November performances include Urban Pastoral, Alex de Grassi, Flamenco de Raiz, SRJO: A Tribute to Ray Charles, Seattle Opera Young Artists: COSI FAN [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 6:57am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Volunteers organize to clean up Edith Moulton Park with the help of King County

  Number of comments: 2
  By Janet Thorson-Mador I didn’t know Edith Moulton Park existed until a co-worker told me about it back in August.  I was looking for a way to bike to work in Kirkland via the Burke-Gilman trail, and wanted to stay off busy 132nd as much as possible.  The park is currently [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 10:01pm EDT
  by Janet Thorson-Mador

• Seattle Times: “For Kirkland City Council, vote for McBride, Sweet, Walen, Marchione”

  Number of comments: 4
  UPDATED In a startlingly frank assessment of the current Kirkland City Council and those yearning to join it, the Seattle Times has made the following endorsements: Seattle Times Endorsements for Kirkland City Council Position 1: Joan McBride (incumbent) Position 3: Penny Sweet Position 5: Amy Walen Position 7: Doreen Marchione The Seattle Times states, “Kirkland deserves a [...]
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 8:26pm EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Kirkland Parks Hosts Pee Wee Monster Bash

  Ghouls and goblins 5 years and younger are invited with their parents to Kirkland’s 6th annual Pee Wee Monster Bash carnival on Friday, October 30, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., North Kirkland Community Center, 12421 103rd Avenue NE. Enjoy games and prizes, win at the cookie walk, and make a [...]
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 10:33am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Seattle Times posts article on Kirkland City Council candidates

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  Katherine Long, Seattle Times Eastside Reporter has filed a story on the four races for Kirkland City Council. Kirkland has been divided by battles over the size and character of downtown development in recent years. The city is grappling with a budget and the council is so beset by infighting that [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 8:00am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• City of Kirkland found non-compliant with GMA regarding Parkplace redevelopment

  Number of comments: 4
  The Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board has produced a Final Decision and Order in the case of Davidson Serles v. City of Kirkland and Touchtone Corporation, concerning the proposed Kirkland Parkplace redevelopment. The ruling found the City of Kirkland’s actions to be non-compliant with the provisions of the [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 5:48am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• 15 Former Kirkland Mayors and Councilmembers Make Plea to Voters: Remove Councilmember Tom Hodgson

  Number of comments: 10
  Group urges vote against Councilmemeber Hodgson based upon “his violation of every ethical protocol we know of…” In an extraordinary plea to the voters of Kirkland, fifteen former Kirkland mayors and city councilmembers have posted an open letter urging Kirklanders to oust incumbent Councilmember Tom Hodgson and vote for Doreen Marchione. Marchione [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 10:09pm EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Express Toll Lanes on I-405 and SR 167?

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  UPDATED Plans underway to operate our highways smarter. Ever driven on the express lanes? Or the SR 167 high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes? If so, you may be interested in a possible new transportation option. WSDOT is considering creating a two-lane express toll lane system, alongside existing toll-free general purpose lanes on I-405. [...]
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  Posted: October 17, 2009, 9:43pm EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Endorsements received by the Kirkland City Council Candidates

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  The following is a list of endorsements each of the candidates for Kirkland City Council has earned to date. Update information by submitting it here. Position 1 Joan McBride (incumbent) ORGANIZATIONS Kirkland Firefighters City of Kirkland AFSCME Women’s Political Caucus Cascade Bicycle Club Washington State Conservation Voters FORMER KIRKLAND MAYORS Doris Cooper Bill Woods Michaele Muse Larry Springer David Russell Deb Eddy Jim Vaux Mary Alyce Burleigh D.V. [...]
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  Posted: October 16, 2009, 10:54am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Kirkland Wednesday Market closes season with Howl-O-Ween Dog Show

  The 2009 Kirkland Wednesday Market season opened with rain-drentched pre-schoolers singing “You are my Sunshine” (See “Kirkland Wednesday Market opens season to singing in the rain”)and it ended in style with the 2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Fashion Show (accompanied by rain, of course). The event was hosted under the Pavilion [...]
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  Posted: October 16, 2009, 8:06am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Juanita neighbors of PSE Substation want compensation for damages

  Number of comments: 6
  Denise Whitaker of KOMONews.com has filed a story on the new PSE Substation located in Juanita on NE 132nd Street. At the center of this controversy is PSE’s new Juanita substation. Its construction and the giant wall built to hide it has angered some area homeowners. “It blocks all the sunlight from [...]
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  Posted: October 16, 2009, 7:00am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Video Voter’s Guide for November election premieres on King County TV and online

  Video Voter’s Guide for November election premieres on King County TV and online Watch the King County and Seattle editions on Cable Channel 22 and online Now that ballots are due to arrive in mailboxes across King County, are you looking for more information on the countywide issues and candidates in the [...]
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  Posted: October 16, 2009, 6:33am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Why are you supporting a particular candidate? Share your thoughts with the voters of Kirkland

  Number of comments: 5
  Your ballot is either in your hands or it is in your mailbox. The big decisions before Kirkland residents are for City Council and the voted Utility Tax Prop 1. In the City, there are four races for City Council. In the Potential Annexation Area, there is no bigger decision to [...]
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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 5:00am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Major Development Projects in Kirkland

  Hector's, Juanita Townhomes and Kirkland Parkplace: The City of Kirkland Planning Department has posted a Summary of Kirkland Development Activity on their website. The summary is titled, “Major Development Projects 10/13/2009” and gives a complete listing of all major development projects sorted by stage of progress. According to the chart, there' [...]
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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 4:05am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Google Kirkland to officially open October 28th

  The Seattle Times’ Brier Dudley is reporting that Google will “officially” open it’s three building Kirkland campus on October 28th. “We are so so happy to have them here,” said Ellen Miller-Wolfe, Kirkland’s economic development manager. “We really appreciate them as a magnet and anticipate all good things, including other IT [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 5:41pm EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Alleged Hammer Attacker Caught in Oregon

  Man accused of attacking Kirkland woman with a hammer arrested in Eugene, Oregon while boarding a Greyhound bus KOMONews.com is reporting the following: Authorities have arrested the man accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s house and attacking her with a hammer. King County Sheriff spokesman John Urquhart said Milord Gelin was arrested while [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 5:16pm EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Visiting Angels of Kirkland to Hold Free Memory Screenings

  National Event Stresses the Importance of Proper Detection and Treatment Consumers who want a status check on their memory can take advantage of free, confidential screenings on November 17 as part of National Memory Screening Day, an annual initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) designed to promote proper [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 2:35pm EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Letter to the Editor – change is needed on the city council

  Number of comments: 3
  By J. Donald Dicks 12 October 2009 45th District Democrats P.O. Box 2784 Redmond, WA 98073-2784 cc:            Letters to the Editor at: Seattle Times Kirkland Reporter Eastside Sun Kirkland Views Blog This morning I received a flyer on my doorstep from the 45th District Democrats which endorsed certain candidates for Kirkland City Council.  I am a democrat but I have [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 9:45am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Municipal League supports annexation of Finn Hill, Kingsgate and North Juanita to the City of Kirkland

  Number of comments: 3
  The following is a ballot issue report from the Municipal League of King County on the November 2009 annexation to the City of Kirkland: MUNICIPAL LEAGUE OF KING COUNTY Annexation of Finn Hill, Kingsgate and North Juanita to the City of Kirkland November 3, 2009 General Election Ballot SUMMARY OF MEASURE The City of [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 5:29am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Public Policy Forum on Healthcare Reform Impact of Proposed Health Care Changes on Patients

  AAUW Kirkland-Redmond Hosts Public Policy Forum on Healthcare Reform Impact of Proposed Health Care Changes on Patients Evergreen Hospital and Medical Center Auditorium Wednesday, October 21, 2009 6:30 PM AAUW Kirkland-Redmond Branch is hosting a panel discussion on issues surrounding the proposed changes in the health care system at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21, [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 5:16am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Kirkland Certified as a Community Wildlife Habitat™ at ceremony October 20th

  Kirkland has just become a certified Community Wildlife Habitat, one of only 34 in the nation.  The certification ceremony is next Tuesday, October 20th. The following is a press release from the National Wildlife Federation: Kirkland to be Certified as a Community Wildlife Habitat™ by the National Wildlife Federation Leading a nationwide trend in [...]
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  Posted: October 13, 2009, 12:31pm EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Kirkland City Council Candidate Forum presents candidates views on issues with few surprises

  Last night the Holy Spirit Lutheran Church held a well-attended candidate forum at which each of the eight candidates for Kirkland City Council answered both prepared questions and moderated questions from the audience. The event gave the public their last opportunity to see all of the candidates answer questions prior [...]
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  Posted: October 13, 2009, 12:01pm EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Hector’s Rooftop plans show outdoor fireplace, lounge area with a view

  Number of comments: 4
  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 [...]
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  Posted: October 13, 2009, 9:45am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• Letter to the Editor – Miles to go before I sleep

  Number of comments: 6
  By Robert L. Style Last night’s forum at the Holy Spirit Lutheran Church reminded me of the poem by Robert Frost. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. The woods Frost refers to could be government.  It’s [...]
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  Posted: October 13, 2009, 9:36am EDT
  by Robert L. Style

• 2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Fashion Show at the Kirkland Wednesday Market

  The Kirkland Wednesday Market celebrates the 2009 season in style with the second annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Fashion Show. Bring your dog! Join us in our closing ceremony as the pet pooches walk the “catwalk” bedecked in holiday finery. Sip a spiced cider and enjoy the last few hours of the [...]
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  Posted: October 13, 2009, 6:25am EDT
  by Rob Butcher

• CITY OF KIRKLAND – NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TREE REGULATIONS

  The Houghton Community Council and the Planning Commission will be holding public hearings to receive public comment on the proposed amendments to the City of Kirkland’s tree and landscaping regulations (File No. ZON08-00016). The Houghton Community Council public hearing is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2009 at 7pm in the City [...]
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  Posted: October 12, 2009, 2:44pm EDT
  by Rob Butcher