Today we begin an experiment in grass roots democracy – Kirkland Conversations.
Kirkland Conversations is an attempt to inform Kirkland residents about local issues, encourage small group discussion and invite citizen response to questions relevant to all of us.
Two weeks ago, we kicked off our first Kirkland Conversations survey, asking residents to tell us what makes Kirkland a good place to live and what the city should focus on to make improvements.
There’s a new drug trend among youth that parents should be aware of — an herbal and chemical product that…
The new you-gotta-buy-health-insurance law violates privacy rights found in Article I, Section 7 of the Washington State Constitution, and in…
Elementary schools around the Lake Washington School District are overcrowded this year.
Looking around the City of Kirkland, it’s plain to see what we love so much about it.
Touchstone Corp. purchased Kirkland Parkplace in 2007. The developer notified the city that it hoped to build at least six eight-story buildings on the property with no setbacks along Central Way, Sixth Street and Peter Kirk Park. At the time, the property was zoned for up to five stories and a minimum of 10 foot setbacks.
The unnecessary, partisan delays of the Kirkland Parkplace project have cost the city money that we simply do not have. It is time to say we cannot let “nimbyism” rule the way the city progresses. This whole debacle brings back very unpleasant memories of the failed Lake and Central project.
On the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the pastor of a small Florida church plans to protest…
Congratulations are in order to the Washington State Council of County and City Employees. Members of Council 2, who work…
The school year just started. For many students this is an exciting time as they eagerly shop for school supplies, clothes and the perfect backpack. Parents too may breathe a sigh of relief as the fall routine returns.
