It is a surreal experience to wake up in Hawaii as a Washingtonian.
Signs of winter: snowmen, sledding, snow and scales.
The perfect gift: “Thanks, Santa – It’s just what I wanted!”
Thanks to the Reporter for the opportunity to give some thoughts on where we should aspire to go as a community as I transition roles from the Kirkland Chamber and Downtown Association to oversee the Kirkland Concours and other ventures.
It has been a momentous 10 years in Kirkland and it was fun to personally play a part because of the kind of community we have. Residents and businesses have a heritage, resilience and commitment that many communities only dream of having.
The 2011 year in news for Kirkland had everything from “A”nnexation to “Z”oning codes disputes. But some of the biggest stories were also some of the most tragic in the city’s history.
The Reporter began the year with its five-week long in-depth series on the Totem Lake Malls. We looked into the history, financial issues, ownership and future of the place that had been called everything from a “ghost town” to the “white elephant.” The series generated a nationwide response like any other we have ever received.
The state government is not so clear headed about uninsured children
I grew up in a time and a culture where sexual abuse just wasn’t talked about. No stories in the media, no calm talks with parents, no advice columns in newspapers.
Out of all seven days of the week, Sunday by far is the least friendly to me.
Kirkland will soon own nearly 5.5 miles of the Eastside Rail Corridor that city officials hope to turn into a biking and hiking trail with views of Lake Washington.
Child abuse versus state debt: cartoon of the day
With the holidays comes the tradition of giving and receiving gifts, and nothing is as gratifying as giving someone a gift you know they will appreciate.
Sadly, yes … The special state Legislative session will bring something for everybody.
Assistance League of the Eastside’s signature fund raiser, Celebrations Holiday Home Tour, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 in Kirkland. Celebrations is a self-guided tour of six Kirkland homes – one in Houghton and five located West of Market – beautifully decorated for the holidays.
For those faithful readers of mine who tuned in last week to my column, you’ll remember that I discussed the college application process that I’m currently going through.
As we begin this new column about religious life and activities in Kirkland we look back to June 8, 1987 when seven Kirkland churches gathered to worship together and to sign a Covenant Agreement to form an ecumenical parish of support and mutual recognition.
The Kirkland Reporter has launched an initiative that will enhance our readers’ experience online.
Nine-year-old Allison Hoff’s Kid’s Corner op-ed on bullying in school was great!
A lot of things go on at school. Bullying is one of them. When you were a young child you might have thought you were bullied when your friend didn’t play with you at recess, or when your sister called you selfish.
One of my favorite memories from childhood is coming home from my grandparents’ home on Christmas Eve.
Oh yeah, this state budget turkey is definitely done.
