The Design Review Board will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 in the Kirkland City Hall Council Chambers, 123 Fifth Ave. The purpose of the meeting is to continue the Design Response Conference for the Touchstone/Parkplace project.
A power outage in the Juanita neighborhood caused Juanita Drive Northeast to be closed to traffic in both directions for several hours on Saturday morning.
The City of Kirkland could receive about $1.6 million in new revenue in 2012 if voters approve a countywide, sales-tax increase in November to pay for public-safety agencies.
The City of Kirkland could receive about $1.6 million in new revenue in 2012 if voters approve a countywide, sales-tax increase in November to pay for public-safety agencies.
The Kirkland Reporter newspaper is changing from a Wednesday to a Friday publication.
If you’ve been to the Kirkland Costco, you’ve probably driven by Rose Hill Presbyterian Church at 90th Street and 122nd Avenue.
In fact, many congregants have found the church while driving by it on their way to Costco. The church decided to have a little fun with that by drawing connections to Rose Hill Presbyterian Church and Costco (which supplies much of the church’s food budget).
A public hearing regarding a petition to vacate a portion of right-of-way along Waverly Way will be held before the Kirkland City Council at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 in the City Hall Council Chamber, 123 Fifth Avenue.
Elise K. Randall of Kirkland was one of 477 seniors who graduated from Colby College May 23, receiving a bachelor of arts degree at the outdoor commencement in Waterville, Maine.
Kimberly Liekweg of Kirkland graduated May 15 from Rice University. Liekweg received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and History.
Rice University President David Leebron congratulated the graduates with a handshake as they walked across the stage.
Conor Patric Gregory, of Kirkland, graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., on May 23 with a major in English with honors.
A total of 543 bachelor degrees and 56 master’s degrees were awarded at the 184th Commencement ceremonies held on Trinity’s historic quadrangle.
Kirkland CrossFit Presents the Third Annual Firefighter/Police CrossFit Challenge on July 31 at Northwest University sports field in Kirkland.
CrossFit training is quickly gaining momentum as it continues to enhance the skills and physical ability in firefighters, police and military personnel. Support your local heroes and come out and enjoy a day of fitness and fun!
Services to the Kirkland annexation area may need to be phased in slower than first anticipated, but the overall outlook of the preliminary budget is better than expected, according to a report given to the Kirkland City Council on July 20. But in the end, timing will be everything.
Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation began fieldwork in Lake Washington July 23 to study the lake bed where support columns and anchors will be placed for a new SR 520 bridge.
Adele Pickett of Redmond spent her 89th birthday on July 12 doing the same thing she does every Monday afternoon. She volunteered at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center.
Kirkland Fire Department’s 2010 Fire Camp for junior high and middle schools students, has been canceled.
Fire Camp was funded primarily by participating families’ registration fees. Kirkland Firefighters Benevolent Association (KFFBA) contributed enough scholarship assistance to allow
The blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical round-up of all calls to the Kirkland Police Department that are dispatched to on-duty police officers. The Kirkland Reporter Police Blotter is not intended to be representative of all police calls originating in Kirkland, which average about 800 per week.
New Kirkland City Manager Kurt Triplett has a lot of issues to deal with in the next five years, including annexation, the redevelopment of Totem Lake Mall and a budget deficit. The Reporter sat down with Triplett on July 15 to discuss his plans and vision for the City of Kirkland.
Kirkland’s potential use of eminent domain is a mixed bag for business owners along N.E. 85th Street, but one thing’s for certain – concern mounts as construction for the city’s largest project in history draws near.
The $14 million N.E. 85th Street Corridor Improvement project, which spans from 114th Ave. N.E., under the 405 overpass and up to 132nd Ave. N.E. at the Redmond City border, will balance access for cars and buses and provide coordinated streetscape improvements.
Legislative District 45
For Pos. 1, State Rep. Roger Goodman received a “very good” rating, while his opponent Kevin Haistings was rated “good.”
For Pos. 2, Rep. Larry Springer received an “outstanding”; opponent Mark Isaacs was “not qualified.”
State Senator Eric Oemig of the 45th District was ranked as “very good,” while opponent Andy Hill was “good.”
District 48
Both State Rep. Ross Hunter, Pos.
