Eastside Community Aid Thrift Store in Kirkland wins national recognition

Assistance League of the Eastside president Ginger Clough and Jody Orbits, president of the Eastside Community Aid Thrift Shop. - Contributed
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Assistance League of the Eastside president Ginger Clough and Jody Orbits, president of the Eastside Community Aid Thrift Shop.
Assistance League of the Eastside is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that puts caring and commitment into action through community-based philanthropic programs

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2:14 PM May 18, 2012 0

Book Review; Your Cat, The Owner’s Manual

By  Marty Becker, DVM Chase loves a good read before bedtime! cDiane Rich 2012 Even though this is a dog blog, I am always happy to consider doing a blog about a species other than the beloved canine.  As a cat lover and former cat parent,  I find cats a fun topic. Cats can be...

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Blogs 8:24 AM May 21, 2012 Spokesdog's Canine Couch, a Community Blog

Solar Eclipse from Space

Let me show you something that is pretty amazing.It was cloudy over most of the Northwest and thus we were unable to see the annular solar eclipse from the ground...disappointing!   But if you can't see it from the ground, why not enjoy the view from space?Can you see the eclipse from one of the National...

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Blogs 8:38 PM May 20, 2012 Cliff Mass Weather Blog, a Community Blog

Camp Korey’s Pet Therapy Program

Countdown to Camp Korey Summer Camp Meet Trusty, one of our new therapy pets. He will surely put smiles on the faces of the campers as will all the pets! cDiane Rich 2012 Today new and veteran teams went through orientation for summer camp.  New and Veteran handlers got to meet each other and all handlers got to bring their...

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Blogs 4:30 PM May 20, 2012 Spokesdog's Canine Couch, a Community Blog

Annular Eclipe Cloud Update

Sunday noon update:  the warm front is moving through and the rain is ending over western WA.  Some breaks and thinning of the clouds can be expected during the next few hours.An annular eclipse--the sun is not completely covered by the moonTomorrow (Sunday) between roughly 5:30 and 7:30 PM PDT an annual eclipse of the...

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Blogs 12:27 PM May 19, 2012 Cliff Mass Weather Blog, a Community Blog

Seven Hills and Summerfest (say that seven times fast!)

The 7 Hills of Kirkland is a very popular Northwest cycling event and a fundraiser for KITH that happens right here in Kirkland. Hurry and sign up if you haven't already- it's this Monday 5/28, Memorial Day, and registration is limited to 1500 people.  There are three routes to choose from ranging from 38-99 miles long...

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Blogs 9:25 PM May 18, 2012 Kirkland Weblog, a Community Blog

Submit ideas about Cross Kirkland Corridor

Got an idea to convey about the future of the Cross Kirkland Corridor?

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2:03 PM May 18, 2012 0

Kirkland garage sale to benefit Susan G. Komen this weekend

A garage sale to benefit the Susan G. Komen 3-Day walkers fund-raising will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 18-20 at 10021 N.E. 127th Place.

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1:46 PM May 18, 2012 0

Kirkland Interfaith Network to host CROP Work-Walk on Saturday

The Kirkland Interfaith Network (KIN) is sponsoring its 25th annual CROP Work-Walk on Saturday, May 19.

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1:41 PM May 18, 2012 0

Mysterious Ocean Precipitation Under Clear Skies

For a number of days, starting on Friday, the new Langley Hill coastal radar has been showing lots of precipitation offshore, some if it heavy.  Yet the skies have been clear or nearly so.  Then on Wednesday the rain disappeared.  What is going on?   And let me warn you now...these mystery showers are going to...

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Blogs 11:09 PM May 17, 2012 Cliff Mass Weather Blog, a Community Blog

Kirkland officials to host Totem Lake conversations

Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride and City Councilwoman Amy Walen invite Totem Lake Business District companies, interested stakeholders, and citizens to talk about the future of a vital urban center.

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3:59 PM May 17, 2012 0

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  • Cliff Mass Weather Blog
    Cliff Mass is a UW professor of Atmospheric Sciences. He blogs about the local in the Pacific Northwest.
  • I Love Kirkland!
    Information about Kirkland, including resources, details, events, activities, parks and more.
  • Kirkland Weblog
    A blog about people, places and things in the Kirkland community.
  • Spokesdog's Canine Couch
    A journey about dogs and their people by Diane Rich
  • The Real Kirkland
    Ahead of the curve, fact-based blog with editorial style views on the current status and future of Kirkland, WA real estate. Written from the POV of an experienced Realtor working in the trenches of every day real estate in Kirkland.