"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. " What do the words "unalienable rights" mean to you. How about the words "life", "liberty" and the "pursuit of happiness"? Great words to ponder on our Independence Day! Happy Birthday, America!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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Kirkland Arts Center presents the first annual Kirkland Gallery of Garden Tour Sunday,
July 26, 11 AM to 4 PM |
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Kirkland
Arts Center is pleased to announce the first annual Kirkland Gallery of Gardens
Tour. This event, which takes place on Sunday, July 26, is a fundraiser for
Kirkland Arts Center. Proceeds from the Tour support KAC exhibitions,
outreach, education programs, and
much-needed maintenance and improvements to our historic landmark facility, the Peter Kirk
Building.
Kirkland
Arts Center
I-90 Bridge Closures Coming in July Get ready for major delays starting July 5 as Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) construction crews tear out and replace cracked steel bridge joints on the I-90 floating bridge. The westbound mainline lanes of I-90 will be closed for up to three weeks and all westbound traffic will be funneled into the two express lanes. It could take an hour or more to cross Lake Washington on I-90. Extra congestion also is expected on SR 520 and I-405 as drivers seek alternate routes. To help avoid congestion, drivers should consider carpooling, vanpooling, taking the bus, shifting their work schedule or working from home. Drivers who leave before 6 a.m. will face the fewest delays. Project information is available at www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/i90/homerhadleybridgerepair. |
By Greg Perry
Kirkland Realtor
"There is no chance, no destiny, no fate that can circumvent, or hinder, or control the firm resolve of a determined soul."
Friday, June 26, 2009
Kirkland’s Juanita Beach Swimming Area Closed Until Further Notice Due to High Bacteria Levels
Water samples taken by King County Department of Natural Resources from Juanita Beach show high levels of bacteria and, as a result, the swim area is closed until further notice. The average of weekly samples taken as part of the County’s Swim Beach Monitoring Program exceed the County’s bacteria threshold, making the swimming area potentially unsafe for swimming or wading. The source of bacteria is not known at this time. Resampling will occur early next week. Updates regarding this closure will be posted to the City’s website at www.ci.kirkland.wa.us. Beach swimmers are encouraged to call the City’s 24-hour Hotline at 425-587-3860 to check the status of the beach. To view other King County area beach closures go to http://green.kingcounty.gov/swimbeach/Default.aspx. For more information, contact Marie Stake, Communications Program Manager at 425-587-3021.
WSDOT I-405 Eastside Transportation News
I-90 floating bridge to close on July 5 for major repair work
Can you work from home or a flexible schedule? Travel to work very early in the morning? Take some vacation time?
If you answered yes and use westbound I-90, start making plans now. Everybody who crosses Lake Washington faces major congestion starting on July 5 when we completely close the westbound mainline lanes of the I-90 floating bridge.
We’re funneling all westbound traffic into the two I-90 express lanes while we make safety repairs to the bridge. Additional travel delays on westbound I-90 are predicted to be 30-60 minutes or more depending on how many drivers change how or when they commute.
It likely means severe congestion on westbound I-90 – worse than the hour-long commutes we saw from Issaquah to Seattle in May when we closed just the I-90 express lanes for similar work.
The best bet for commuters will be to set their alarms an hour or two early and leave no later than 6 a.m. on weekdays.
Some good news: While delays will be severe for two straight weeks, we are paying the contractor to finish by July 20. That’s more than a week earlier than the July 28 we previously planned.
For Mercer Island drivers: Plan ahead and choose which of the two westbound I-90 ramps you will use to get to Seattle. Only 77th Avenue SE and Island Crest Way will be open for westbound drivers.
During commute times, a detour will be posted for drivers to queue up to get to the 77th Avenue SE on-ramp. We hope this will keep traffic moving through the central business district and allow transit to access the ramp. See the detour maps online.
Factoria HOV lane to close this weekend
If you’re heading to downtown Bellevue on northbound I-405 this weekend give yourself a little extra time to get to your destination. The HOV lane between Coal Creek Parkway and I-90 will be closed from 9:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26 to 5 a.m. on Monday, June 29. We’ll also close an additional lane each night Friday thru Sunday. For specific closure times please visit our I-405 construction updates Web site. The closures will allow crews to pour concrete to connect the existing carpool lane to a different bridge that spans I-90.
Gear up to tackle I-90 lane closures
With the westbound I-90 mainline closed July 5-20, biking across the bridge is a great way to avoid traffic congestion and get in a little exercise at the same time. Need some help preparing for the two-wheeled commute? Attend Introduction to Bike Commuting: It’s How We Roll at noon on Wednesday, July 8. It’s a free, one-hour workshop led by Cascade Bicycle Club and hosted by TransManage to help you learn the bicycling basics at the TransManage office in downtown Bellevue, 500 108th Ave NE, Suite 210. To reserve your spot contact Melissa Burkett by Monday, July 6. If you can’t make the class, you can go online for more information about commuting by bike across the I-90 bridge.
Construction season is in full swing and as we complete different highway projects on around the Puget Sound Region this summer, you'll see several crews working behind orange construction barrels – in some cases working just a few feet from live traffic. As a reminder, we’re asking you to give highway and maintenance crews a break. Close to 99 percent of people injured or killed in work zone collisions are drivers and passengers. So slow, down, pay attention and give yourself a little more room between you and the car in front of you.
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TREE REGULATION AMENDMENT MEETINGS In November 2005, the City Council adopted Kirkland Zoning Code Chapter 95 - Tree Management and Required Landscaping. In fall 2008, the City Council asked staff to pursue amendments which involve 'minor' and 'moderate' code changes and/or policy implications. Information regarding the proposed changes can be found on the City’s Tree Regulation Amendment project website. The City is requesting feedback from developers, consulting arborists and other tree care professionals, the general public, and property owners regarding the proposed changes. The meeting dates are: Developers/Builders: Tuesday, July 7, 2009. 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Consulting Arborists & Other Tree Care Professionals: Wednesday, July 8, 2009. 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. General Public/Property Owners: Tuesday, July 14, 2009. 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The meetings will be held at City Hall (123 5th Avenue, Kirkland) in the Peter Kirk Room (south entrance). Please let us know which meeting you plan on attending. If you cannot attend your respective meeting, feel free to email us your comments on the proposed changes. The meetings are informal and are meant to obtain input on the proposed changes from the perspective of the various groups. The information will be relayed to the Planning Commission and Houghton Community Council for their consideration. Interested parties can be informed about proposed updates and opportunities for public participation by visiting the City’s Tree Regulation Amendment project website and by subscribing to receive email updates.
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The 10 Cannots
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot help the poor man by destroying the rich.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiative and independence.
You cannot help small men by tearing down big men.
You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer.
You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income.
You cannot establish security on borrowed money.
You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they will not do for themselves.
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