8th District candidates also spar over economy, Iraq War and Guantanamo Bay
Have you ever wondered how a place gets its name? Sometimes it’s logical, such as Seattle (Chief Sealth), but often it’s not. Take the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This was named after a Greek navigator who “discovered” the channel in 1592, and used a Spanish pseudonym in honor of his employer.
During the early morning hours of Monday October 6, an unknown male entered the Kirkland condominium of a 63 year old female.
What do a deputy fire marshal, a police corporal, a human resources analyst and an engineer have in common? They are among 23 City employees who have pledged to reduce drive-alone commuting by participating in King County’s The Green Bike Project. The program requires that participants bicycle to work for at least 60 percent of their total commute times from August through mid-November and mid-February to the end of May. Participants can choose to receive a specially branded bicycle or have their personal bicycle tuned up. At the end of the project, participants who fulfill their pledge will earn sole ownership of their green bike, or if the participant opted for a tune up of their existing bike, be entered into a drawing for a $1,000 REI gift card.
The 18th Annual All Church Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale at Lake Washington United Methodist Church will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.
The Kirkland Boys & Girls Club held their 15th Annual Don James Golf Classic at the Golf Club at Newcastle Sept. 12. More than 200 guests gathered to golf and help raise about $85,000 for Boys & Girls Club’s programs.
Earning praise for making crosswalks more pedestrian-friendly, Kirkland’s leaders and parents are trying to shift the spotlight on to local children and encourage them to walk to school — or in some cases, build better ways to get there.
The Triple JJJ Photo Club presented a photograph of Fire Station #22 to Fire Captain Bryan Vadney recently. The gift had only one qualification: Vadney agreed to allow the club to display the photograph at the Triple JJJ Photo Club’s annual Exhibit at Kahili Coffee, 105 S Lake Street through Dec. 6.
Library patrons looking for story times, book groups, literacy programs or to check out a good read during the Kirkland library’s expected year-long closure now have a few more months to search.
Between Sept. 24 and Sept. 30 the Kirkland Police Department reported 326 traffic violations, 25 car accidents, 25 alarm calls, 23 thefts, 19 vehicle prowls, 17 noise complaints and 15 DUIs. At least 44 people were arrested.
A federal appeals court in San Francisco recently declined to intervene in the U.S. government’s bid to deport a Kirkland man who allegedly tried to help an al-Qaida operative enter the United States in 1999.
Rep. Roger Goodman, (D-Kirkland) for the 45th Legislative District, was among three recipients of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Safety Champions Award, Sept. 23 at the Bellevue Hilton Hotel.
Beginning this week, Virginia Mason Medical Center will offer Saturday drive-thru flu shots at clinics throughout the region, making influenza immunization as easy as getting a morning cup of coffee. Participating in the drive-thru flu clinic is quick, convenient and important (immunization saves lives). This popular program allows protection from the flu without ever having to leave the comfort of your car. Simply drive up, fill out a form, receive your immunization and drive away.
Annexation. Possible cuts in public safety. Economic growth — or lack thereof. Welcome to Budget Season, circa 2008.
Gov. Christine Gregoire had barely finished the last bite of her Big Mac when she stepped out of her vehicle in front of The Grape Choice wine shop in Kirkland on Saturday afternoon.
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When Steve Lerian sat in the audience for the first time, it was a cathartic experience.
Is Washington State running a surplus or a deficit?
Between Wednesday, Sept. 17 and Tuesday, Sept. 23, the Kirkland Police Department reported 342 traffic violations, 23 car accidents, 21 assaults (16 domestic violence), 20 thefts, 17 vehicle prowls and 15 noise complaints. At least 64 people were arrested.
A Kirkland teen held accountable for allegedly stabbing a man in the back for his iPod, was sentenced to 11 years in prison Sept. 19.
