Washington’s average annual wage increased by 4.2 percent in 2014 to $54,829, according to the state Employment Security Department – the largest percentage increase since 2007.
Pawsitive Alliance, which organize large-scale adoption events all over Washington, will host the fourth annual Bow Wow Meow Luau Adoption Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 12 at Denny’s Pet World in Totem Lake Malls.
Even with a reputation of gray skies in western Washington, solar energy works. More and more Puget Sound Energy electric customers are turning to solar arrays to help generate clean, renewable energy at their homes, businesses and public buildings. As of this week, that number hit 3,000.
King County Councilmember Jane Hague has been endorsed by the Seattle King County Association of Realtors.
The Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission seeks innovative and creative art events and activations that showcase Kirkland’s arts, culture, and heritage.
The city of Kirkland seeks applications for proposed special events and festivals to be held next year in Kirkland. Applications are due by by 5 p.m. on Aug. 14.
Roger Clark-Johnson calls our attention to the observation that the rate of global warming, more specifically the global mean surface temperature, has slowed since 1998 as noted in the current IPCC report.
Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the 4th of July parade to be held on July 4.
People heading to various Seattle-area events this weekend, including Seattle Pride festivities, the Bellevue Strawberry Festival or Shoreline Arts Festival, should plan ahead for the weekend’s closure of State Route 520. Event attendees and travelers are encouraged to take alternative routes, such as Interstate 90, or use transit or carpools.
The city of Kirkland is honoring the Kalakala ferry eighty years after the boat made its maiden voyage from the Lake Washington Shipyards in Kirkland.
State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy is reminding Washingtonians that purchasing fireworks over the internet is illegal.
Summerfest organizers are seeking 25 Kirkland residents to walk in the annual Fourth of July parade in downtown Kirkland.
Washington’s unemployment rate dipped below the national average for the first time since May 2014, falling from 5.5 percent in April 2015 to 5.4 percent in May 2015, on a preliminary, seasonally adjusted basis, according to estimates by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the same time, the U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 5.5 percent.
The Montana State University 2015 spring semester honor roll includes six Kirkland residents.
Kirkland resident Lauren Marie Scovel has graduated summa cum laude from Emerson College in Boston.
State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy announced on June 18 that the number of retail fireworks stand licenses issued in 2015 was up 7 percent, or 65 licenses, from last year. A state license is required before a city or county can issue a permit to operate a fireworks stand in Washington.
State, county, and city officials joined with children’s health advocates to present the why and how of the Best Starts for Kids initiative June 17 at the Phinney Community Hall in Seattle.
Bartell Drugs’ tradition of helping to fight hunger in the Puget Sound area continues with the “Bartell’s Community Food Drive,” a community partnership with Food Lifeline, now through June 27.
Jane Hague has been endorsed by the King County Corrections Guild (KCCG), calling her “Exceptionally Well Qualified.” KCCG represents the Officers and Sergeants of the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention.
Registration has opened for The Third Annual Great Kirkland Wiener Dog Races as a part of Kirkland’s Oktoberfest celebration.