Agreement Reached on Mountain Bike Park in Redmond

Elevated wooden features and a "double black diamond" trail have been removed from the project's plans. The Redmond City Council is set to vote on the settlement agreement at its April 16 meeting.

Letter: Kirkland Seeks Equitable Participation in Regional EMS

Kirkland City Manager Kurt Triplett responds to concerns about the city's role in putting reauthorization of King County Medic One on the November ballot.

King County Restores Recycling Services at Houghton Transfer Station

Funding for the program will come from the new solid-waste rate that went into effect on Jan. 1.

Firefighters' Leaders Flame Kirkland Over Medic One Levy Reauthorization

Leaders of firefighters' union locals say Kirkland is stalling the effort to get on the fall ballot reauthorization King County's highly regarded Medic One system. But Kirkland City Manager Kurt Triplett says the city just wants minor changes.

Affair-Related Lawsuit Against Bothell Mayor Dismissed

Married Bothell Mayor Mark Lamb, who admitted a sexual relationship with a former law firm employee, has had a related lawsuit against him dismissed.

Woof: King County Offers Amnesty for Expired Pet Licenses Through April

You can renew expired licenses for your dog or cat without being sent to the doghouse through the month of April. The amnesty is offered by King County and partnering cities, including Kirkland.

Want to Be a Kirkland Council Member? Applications Due by April 9

The City Council plans to conduct public interviews and appoint a new member on Tuesday, April 16.

Kirkland Sued Over Cross-Kirkland Corridor

A Ballard railroad company has been awarded a temporary injunction barring the city from moving forward with plans to convert a rail line to trails.

How Will Kirkland Councilman Bob Sternoff Be Replaced?

The Kirkland City Council will take up the issue of how to select a replacement at tonight's meeting.

KC Metro Identifies 151 Bus Routes for Elimination, Service Reduction

The transit agency says an ongoing funding gap could cause it to cut 65 routes and reduce 86 more. A total of 13 routes that serve Kirkland could be dropped or or reduced.

Kirkland Parks Acquires New Gem With Transfer of Finn Hill's O.O. Denny

The city of Kirkland on Monday took over management of the 46-acre park on Lake Washington at the foot of Finn Hill, following voter approval of the Prop. 2 parks levy last November. The Finn Hill Parks District has ended collecting its own tax levy.

100 Days Since Newtown: More Than 2,200 Gun Deaths in the U.S.

Among the most recent gun deaths in Washington state were an adult brother and sister who police say were shot by their father in Puyallup, a suicide at a gun safety class in Bellevue, and a murder at a Bellevue bar.

Kirkland Deputy Mayor Doreen Marchione to Seek Second Council Term

Marchione said she plan to hold a campaign kick-off event April 10 at the Kirkland Performance Center, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Letter to the Editor: City is Right to Forge Ahead with Cross Kirkland Trail Plan

Georgine Foster writes that following the recommendation of the Urban Land Institute to leverage open space assets and trail potential is the right move for the city of Kirkland.

Town Hall: Lawmakers of 45th District to Take Questions March 30 in Kirkland

State Sen. Andy Hill and state Reps. Larry Springer and Roger Goodman will host a town hall meeting Saturday, March 30 at Kirkland City Hall, providing updates on the 2013 Legislative session.

Kirkland City Council Narrowly Passes Section 8 Anti-Discrimination Ordinance

After a lengthy public hearing Tuesday night, a divided council approved the ordinance 4-3.

State Reps. Goodman, Springer Hosting Telephone Town Hall Thursday

The two Kirkland legislators will take questions from participants during the telephone town hall on March 21 at 6 p.m.

Letter to the Editor: Do Section 8 Housing Vouchers Help or Hurt Employment?

Karen Levenson submitted the following letter to Kirkland Patch regarding a proposed city of Kirkland ordinance, which receives a public hearing on Tuesday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m.

Connectivity: Kirkland Upgrading IT System, Wifi Beginning March 23

Residents can expect sporadic but brief interruptions in the city's websites, phone system and downtown Wifi, but the work is planned primarily for weekends through April 19.

Penny Sweet Seeks Re-Election for Second Kirkland City Council Term

Sweet announced Thursday that she plans to run for a second term on the Kirkland City Council.

Traffic Alert: I-405 Nighttime Lane Closures This Weekend Around SR 522

Up to three southbound I-405 lanes could be closed Saturday night from NE 128th in Kirkland north past SR 522. The work is part of the on-going project to widen I-405 and add express toll lanes.

'Hold Off on Finn Hill Rezoning': Kirkland City Staff

Kirkland City Staff told members of the Finn Hill Neighborhood Association they plan to recommend neighborhood planning for the area first.

Update: WSDOT Cancels Weekend Closure of 520 Bridge

Inclement weather has prompted the transportation agency to cancel the closure that was planned for March 15-18.

Public Hearing Set on Kirkland Section 8 Housing Ordinance

The city of Kirkland will take public testimony leading up to and including at a March 19 public hearing as it continues to consider an anti-discrimination ordinance. The meeting will televised on the City’s website and local access cable.

How Much Was YOUR Minimum Wage?

Do you remember working for minimum wage in your teens? How much was it, and where did you work? Share your recollections here.

Letter: Eastside Homeless Advocates Support Kirkland Section 8 Ordinance

Eastside homeless housing and service providers including Hopelink, the Sophia Way, and Imagine Housing, voiced their support of the proposed ordinance that would prevent landlords from refusing a tenant solely on the basis of Section 8 housing vouchers

Water System Work Begins Monday in South Juanita, South Rose Hill/Bridle Trails

During construction, there may be inconvenience associated with driving through the work zone; traffic control and flagging operations will be in effect.

Kirkland's New County Councilmember Invites You to Open House, Swearing In Ceremony

The new Kirkland representative on the King County Council, Rod Dembowski, will be sworn into office Monday, March 4.

DelBene Statement on the Failure of Congress to Stop Sequestration Cuts

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene: Sequestration will cost us 750,000 jobs nationwide, affecting nearly 30,000 jobs in Washington state alone.

Neighborhood Plan Before Zoning Changes: An Open Letter to the Kirkland City Council

The Finn Hill Neighborhood Alliance plans to meet with city officials Wednesday at its meeting, and in the meantime sent the city a letter outlining its position on a zoning change request that could bring multi-family development to the neighborhood.

How Would Sequestration Affect Kirkland?

Washington state is set to lose more than $11 million in education funding and $173.4 million in pay for furloughed military employees, according to the White House.

Kirkland State Rep. Goodman Reportedly Drove After Using Marijuana

The Sammamish Review reports that in divorce proceedings, the legislator's wife accused Goodman -- a champion of tougher DUI laws -- of driving after using pot. Goodman denies ever having driven under the influence.

Habib: Give Tolled 520 Drivers Their Day in Court

Habib (D-Kirkland), will testify today in support of a bill he proposed, co-sponsored by Larry Springer (D-Kirkland), and Judy Clibborn (D-Mercer Island), that would give toll court judge's leeway to hear appeals of toll penalties.

WSDOT: Pontoon Cracks Will Push 520 Bridge Completion to 2015

The state plans to spend tens of millions of dollars in contingency funds to repair existing cracks and prevent future flaws from occurring.

Letter to the Editor: Should Landlords Be Mandated to Accept Housing Vouchers?

Karen Levenson reminds residents that there is a meeting tonight about a proposed ordinance, which would prevent a landlord from refusing to rent to a tenant solely based upon the applicant’s use of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

Dembowski to Chair County Council’s Regional Transit Committee

King County Council’s newest member, Rod Dembowski, will also serve on Government Accountability, Transportation and Law and Justice Committees. Dembowski represents Woodinville, Kirkland and Shoreline, among other communities.

Kirkland Seeks Arts Commission, Youth Human Services Commission Volunteers

The deadline to apply has been extended to Wednesday, Feb. 27 for interested residents.

Kirkland Property Tax Bills Go Up, Along with King County's

The county assessor has attributed the increase to voter-approved measures in various towns and jurisdictions.

Kirkland Mayor Appointed to Eastside Rail Council

Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride will be part of a panel to oversee the planning process for the 42-mile trail and transit corridor.

Amy Walen Announces Kirkland City Council Re-Election Bid

Walen, who serves on City Council in Position 5, said she believes there's a lot more she'd like to help accomplish for Kirkland.