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Adopt a Storm Drain on Your Kirkland Street

In Kirkland WA on November 21, 2011 at 12:30 pm
adopt a storm drain in Kirkland

Blocked Kirkland Storm Drain

We had a huge amount of rain come down our street on a really blustery day.  Our street in the Kirkland Highlands ends in a cul-de-sac where the water was collecting by a clogged storm drain.  The drain was filled with leaves.

November is the beginning of the critical season to keep the drains clear of debris because of falling leaves.  Kirkland needs neighborhood volunteers to keep the storm drains clear and streets from flooding.  Can you volunteer, adopt a storm drain and keep your street from flooding?

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Is Kirkland, WA Filled with Rich, Single People?

In Kirkland News, Kirkland WA, Kirkland, WA Real Estate on September 28, 2011 at 9:53 am

Kirkland made the news  because someone out there (CNN)  thinks it’s a great place to live if you’re young, single, rich, and maybe even famous.

I’m here to tell you that Kirkland is a great place to live for a lot of people, no matter whether they are rich, not rich, married or single.  You don’t have to be rich or single to live here and enjoy Kirkland.

Perhaps with the presence of a huge Google office and the games division of Microsoft, people feel Kirkland is filled with young singles.

If you drive around town, especially along Lake Washington Boulevard and by Marina Park, you’ll see people of all ages. Some are single and some are not.  Some have families and some don’t.  Stop by any of our parks and you’ll see singles, families, young kids, teens, young adults, and seniors hanging out and enjoying the day.  The boulevard is a popular place for people to stroll, some with baby carriages, some with pets, some in groups, and some by themselves.

So Kirkland is filled with people of all ages, not just the young and single.

People of all ages enjoying Kirkland

Having fun In Kirkland

Relaxing along Lake Washington Boulevard in Kirkland

Relaxing in the Park in Kirkland
Downtonw Kirkalnd on a sunny, summer's day

Enjoying Downtown Kirkland

What about being rich in Kirkland?  Sure there are waterfront properties, mega-mansions, and tony condos.  But there are condos and homes in Kirkland that start at $45,000 for a one bedroom, 1 bath in Kingsgate to a waterfront property priced at$7 million that’s subdividable into 4 lots, two of them being waterfront.  There is only one home priced above $5,000,000 and it really is several waterfront lots.

Kirkland is a wonderful place for a lot of reasons.  Many of the reasons it’s wonderful is because there is such a variety of people who live in the city, even if you’re single! What do you love about Kirkland?

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Kirkland Real Estate Sales Were Still Going Strong in August, 2011

In buyers, Kirkland WA, market statistics, Real estate, sellers on September 19, 2011 at 1:50 pm
Kirkland Home Sales

Kirkland Real Estate Sales Through August, 2011

Fortunately for those Kirkland home owners trying to sell a home this year, there has not been a huge increase in the competition.  Since March between 276-287 homes have been for sale each month.  Sales are still fairly steady, which means if your home has been on the market for a while, it probably is priced too high for the market.  In August,  62 homes or 22% sold.

Most homes on average were on the market for 95 days.

Several of the home sales that happened in July, fell apart in August with these homes coming back on the market.  When I first reported July home sales, there were 67 homes that had sold.  Nine of these home sales failed, which means 14% of the offers did not go through.  This is not all that unusual on the eastside and in many areas these days.  In some areas of King County the failure rate for sales is much higher.   Sales can fall apart over the inspection, financing or simply because a buyer has cold feet.

It was great to see the news media finally supporting the positive real estate market we’ve been having for most of this year.  Our boom years began in 2003, but the years 1998-2002 real estate on Seattle’s eastside were nice and steady.  Our market is beating those nice and steady years.  The 2011 sales were up by 35% from last year with 22% fewer homes on the market, very positive, realistic news.

How are real estate sales in your neighborhood?  Are they stronger than last year?

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Windermere Real Estate Sponsors a Free Recycling Event this Weekend

In Kirkland WA, Real estate, recycling on July 13, 2011 at 11:33 am
Recycling Opportunities
Windermere Real Estate Sponsors a Free Recycling Event in Kirkland This Weekend

If you missed our first event, this is a great opportunity to get rid of some of your difficult items responsibly, plus  it’s located in Kirkland, so it should only take a small amount of your time.

I’m heading off to my garage now to gather up batteries and a few other things.  I’ve been on a mission to “get rid” of things this year and this is a great opportunity for me to do it the right way.

Happy Recycling!

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Garage Sale in the Kirkland Highlands Today

In buyers, Garage sales, Kirkland Garage Sale, Kirkland WA on June 25, 2011 at 9:41 am

The 95th Street gang in the Kirkland Highlands is at it again.  Their annual garage sale is happening now until ????  The neighbors have a lot of “stuff” available.  You’ll find knick-knacks, books, and all kinds of household goods.  I’ve been told by a reliable source that they are willing to wheel and deal.  They want this stuff sold!  Head over to 11212 NE 95th in the Kirkland Highlands neighborhood.  Follow the signs and the balloons to this treasure trove of stuff.  Happy hunting!

Garage sale signs

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There Was A Lot of Mulching Going on at Kirkland Highlands’ Cotton Hill Park

In Cotton Hill Park, Kirkland WA on February 9, 2011 at 3:36 pm

Thanks to all of the people who volunteered their time this past Sunday over at the Kirkland Highlands’ Cotton Hill Park.  The portion of the park that was cleared a few weeks ago

Kirkland's Cotton Hill Park

Clearing Cotton Hill Park a Few Weeks Ago

Kirkland's Cotton Hill Park

Newly Cleared a Few Weeks Ago

was mulched by a team of volunteers this past weekend.

Here’s last Sunday’s crew hard at work:

(This past Sunday’s photos courtesy of Karen Story.)

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Mulching Party In Kirkland’s Cotton Hill Park This Weekend

In Cotton Hill Park, Kirkland WA on February 4, 2011 at 5:23 pm

Cotton Hill Park Mulching Party

Kirkland's Cotton Hill Park

Cleaning Out The South Side of Kirkland's Cotton Hill Park

Sunday, Feb. 6th
9 am – noon
Wear boots
Tools and gloves provided
Please bring a wheelbarrow if you can

Come help mulch the area cleared on MLK Day!

Meet at the south park entrance (110th Ave NE and NE 98th St.)


View Larger Map

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Do You Know How Many Firefighters There Are In Kirkland?

In Kirkland News, Kirkland WA on January 27, 2011 at 5:46 pm

How many firemen work for the city of Kirkland?

How may fire stations are in the city?

Kevin Nalder, Kirkland’s fire chief attended the Kirkland Highlands most recent neighborhood meeting and came armed with the answers to these questions and more.

Chief Nalder wears a few different hats in Kirkland.  Not only is he Fire Chief, he manages the Building Department and Emergency Management Services.  His job is to reduce risk to the community and respond properly to our needs.

His goal is to develop a strategic plan for the city since the last time one was done was back in 2000.  He’ll be looking at immediate, mid-range, and long-term community needs.  The plan will conduct a long term analysis of the of the fire department:  the age of the stations and equipment, and the human resources needed.

Some facts regarding our fire department:

  • 81 fire fighters
  • 5 stations manned by 3 or 5 fire fighters on a shift.
  • Shifts are 48 hours with 96 hours off.
  • 70% of the calls are medical
  • 10% are actual fires
  • 20% are hazmat (hazardous materials)
  • 5300 calls were for medical
  • 2700 were for transport
  • 153 calls required the overpass on 100th across 405 to be used.
  • 1 ladder truck
  • The city’s insurance rating is 4 out of 10, with one being the best.  This affects both the city and individual home owner cost for  insurance.

VERY IMPORTANT: The fire department is a career department and does not solicit funding through the mail or over the phone.  Chief Nalder said if anyone receives such a request for funds that it’s a scam.

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Kirkland’s Cotton Hill Park Cleanup Was Really Busy

In Cotton Hill Park, Kirkland WA on January 17, 2011 at 5:32 pm

Lots of volunteers turned out on Martin Luther King Day to help clean out the west side of Kirkland WA’s Cotton Hill Park.   UW-Restoration Ecology Network Center was in charge of the cleanup in conjunction with the Green Kirkland Partnership and United Way’s Martin Luther King Day of Volunteering.

Those invasive blackberry bushes were dug out and hauled to a compost pile.  With so many people participating,  a lot got done in a short amount of time.  Thanks to all who volunteered and are helping to create a Highlands neighborhood gem.

Martin Luther King Day in Kirkland's Cotton Hill Park

Martin Luther King Day in Kirkland's Cotton Hill Park

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A Free Opportunity to Learn About Disaster Preparedness

In Kirkland WA, Safety and Disaster Preparedness on December 6, 2010 at 11:05 pm

This is important!  Here’s a free opportunity to learn more about how to handle disasters if one happens in our Kirkland community.  Best of all, you can learn about this by sitting in front of your computer.  The following is the press release from Robin Pasteur.

 

“Formidable Footprint”
A Neighborhood Tabletop Exercise

December 8, 2010
For its last program for 2010, EMForum.org is pleased to host a one hour presentation and interactive discussion Wednesday, December 8, 2010, beginning at 9:00 AM. Our topic will be the “Formidable Footprint” series of community exercises developed, facilitated, and evaluated by a team of national, regional, and state organizations under the leadership of the Disaster Resistant Communities Group. This exercise series is open to neighborhood groups at no charge and is conducted via the Internet-based application, the ON-Line eXercise (ONX) System. Our program will feature a live demonstration of elements included in the exercise scenario.

Our guest will be Chris Floyd, Principal with the Disaster Resistant Communities Group, and formerly Chief Operations Officer with the Florida Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. Mr. Floyd has over 31 years of experience providing disaster planning and preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation activities and, over the course of his career, has delivered hundreds of Disaster Services training courses designed to prepare thousands of volunteers to assist their community when disaster strikes.

Please make plans to join us, and see the Background Page for related materials and Instructions. If this will be your first time to participate, please check your connection at least a day in advance by clicking on the Live Meeting Login link. The Live Meeting client must be used in order to access the audio and view the demo.
Robin Paster, PIO, 425-587-3659
Community Education & Information
Kirkland Fire and Building Department

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