A Q&A with Kirkland’s 32-year-old single father, Jason Mesnick, who was on ABCs “The Bachelorette” show last season.
Proud parents Geoff and Lynn Radtke celebrate the arrival of their daughter, Delaney, who was the first baby born in the New Year at Evergreen Healthcare Medical Center.
Hundreds of folks from near and far started off 2009 on the cold foot as they plunged into the 45-degree waters of Lake Washington New Year’s day.
“I’m really scared,” said Renton resident Julie Balza, who was dressed in a bikini, before the countdown to dash into the water.
During the Polar Plunge event, a wacky Kirkland tradition, participants took a quick dip into the chilly lake at Marina Park. Afterwards, they warmed up by bonfires and enjoyed a free cup of soup, compliments of the Wilde Rover Irish Pub.
Hoping the “third time is the charm,” Kirkland celebrity Jason Mesnick will have a second chance at on-air love and stardom on the upcoming season of ABC’s “The Bachelor.”
Some residents suffered power cuts on Christmas Day as a result of the rain weighing down the snow-laden power lines and tree branches, causing them to break.
Highlands residents Brenda and Rick Baker were busy dropping off Christmas cookies when they noticed a stray dog, well groomed, but without a collar, wandering the neighborhood.
Kamiakin Junior High School’s music department congratulates ninth-grader Erik Wictor for achieving the highest honor among his high school peers throughout the state. Erik submitted a recorded audition to the Washington Music Educators Association last October and was accepted into this year’s All-State Band, which recognizes him as one of Washington’s finest trombone players.
Shot down by Microsoft, The Ex Box Boys haven’t let the corporative squelch get in their way.
On recent evenings, Penny Sweet felt something was missing when she drove through downtown Kirkland.
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Tossing aside the cookies, a group of girls let loose on a trip to San Diego recently and learned what the Girl Scouts are really made of.
The Safeway parking lot in Kirkland hardly seems like a health-care center. But for the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance’s MammoVan, it’s a regular stop to bring breast imaging services to women.
Argosy Christmas Ships Festival: Dec. 18-23. Festive lighted ships will launch from and visit Kirkland for holiday concerts on the water. All are welcome to view from shore. See Web site for times, details. www.argosycruises.com.
Seattle comedian Derek Sheen is hosting an all-star comedy benefit show on Dec. 21 at Laughs Comedy Spot in Kirkland for a young boy with cerebral palsy who is losing his prized pony.
The public is invited to shop for unique art gifts during the Kirkland Art Center’s Holiday Arts Sale. The sale, which runs through Dec. 21, features art work from more than 120 artists.
Finally, I’ve been able to fulfill a dream I’ve had for a very long time –- a trip to India. It was always high on my list of “Places-to-see-before-I-die” –- but somehow it never materialized.
The lifeguards at the Juanita High School pool know who counts on them. Just ask them who lines up every day at the doors waiting for the pool to open at 6 a.m.
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