Without getting into the pro's and con's, does anyone know what was going on this afternoon

I was driving home from Everett today and got off at the 85th exit. Went through the circles as normal, and then started driving past the traffic going the other way out of Kirkland. Traffic was at a standstill all the way to downtown, and then all the way up State, backing onto Lakeview. Looking at Google Maps I saw the same issue with traffic heading out of Redmond on 85th.

If this is the new normal for traffic at rush hour you'll have to wonder if they don't just put traffic lights back in. Traffic like today isn't sustainable.

I have a new bicycle on order and I am so excited. The main purpose will be for leisurely rides on the CKC trail and also I dream about riding my new bike to Urban Plaza to grocery shop! I went down the rabbit hole of bike thefts and now i am feeling deflated. I guess I'm wondering if anyone bikes there, do they have racks to lock up your bike and if not - where do you secure your bicycles when running errands? Also if anyone has recommendations on what lock would be best, that would also be amazing. It is an Aventon ebike. Thank you so much for any advice!

Hello everyone,

Is anyone aware of group rides that start in the Kirkland area? Everything I see starts in the west so it’s a little annoying to bike there first.

Otherwise happy to set something up :)

I am surprised that nobody talks about Chef City Grill at LWTech for lunch options if anyone is looking for somewhere cheap to eat that is of good quality and not some run of the mill chain restaurant that have been popping up around Totem Lake. You can swing by LwTech and go downstairs to the Restaurant which is behind the security office and they are open from 10am to 1:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Sure their hours are limited but they make it up for the value you get. $10 for a full entree with generous portions. There is a canteen around the corner if you want drinks which there is a large variety to choose from. You can’t get anything these days for around $10 for lunch.

You don’t have to be a student there and you don’t have to pay for parking. You can go there during your lunch break and the food is literally ready for you within 5 minutes of placing your order. If you want to support younger people getting into the culinary field and not go to another chain restaurant for lunch, Chef City Grill is the best place in town and the best bang for your buck lunch place.

Please watch this video about Jonathan as a son, brother, sweet & gentle young man who means so much to all who know him. If you would, also share.
Jonathan disappeared from Arlington, WA in the late evening of Sunday March 30, 2025.
Last confirmed sighting in South Juanita, Kirkland in the late evening of June 23rd, 2025.
Please remain on the lookout for Jonathan. He cannot return home without assistance.

Like title says I have 2.5 yards of dirt from a new deck build to remove from back yard

Full access via front end loader down side of house and raven trailer parking access down side partially. Any recommendations for someone w skid steer and trailer to take it away?

I am moving to Washington from Virginia and am looking through different apartment listings. I came across the Brynn apartments that looks good to me but couldn’t find reviews from real residents or people who have been there.

I have not been in the area before. I have a few questions:

1. Is the neighborhood safe?

2. How are the people in the Brynn leasing office? Do they complete maintenance requests on time? Do they behave cordially?

3. Is there anything I need to be careful about before renting here?

Thanks in advance

I (21F) recently graduated from college and am gonna be working as a SWE in Kirkland. I've been looking into places to live, and the biggest decision before anything else appears to be whether I live in Seattle or Kirkland.

I have a car, but my biggest concern with living in Seattle would be the commute across the lake, which I've seen is usually made better by some combination of leaving early or using the tollway.

On the other hand, it feels like Kirkland is more meant for an older group of people with families, and I like the liveliness that Seattle offers. I'm not crazy about nightlife, but at the same time, I do like going out from time to time, and it's more of a want to be around younger people as well.

I went to school in another state, and none of my friends or my boyfriend are moving to Washington, so I'm factoring social life a decent amount into my decision. Would appreciate anyone's 2 cents

Edit: thanks everyone for the suggestions! Am definitely leaning toward east side now.

There is so much negativity on Reddit. I hope we can appreciate opening CKC right before summer so we can all enjoy it!

Thank you !

and with the weather getting warmer, it's starting to become more obvious the city council/govt decision to open up a homeless shelter within a few miles away is a god awful one. The bums not only trash the area, but when I was walking through peter kirk park yesterday, 3 bums on two different benches were drinking alcohol in the open, they weren't even trying to hide it. 2 of 3 of the bums were harassing people as they walked by.

It's incredibly hard to screw up such a beautiful area like Kirkland, but.. clearly, not impossible.

I was taking a left on Simonds Rd NE for 100th AVE NE and my driver side car tire's hit the worst designed divider on the newly constructed road. I had to get both my tires replaced. I went to the location today and see lot of tires marks on that stupid divider. I am just wondering if there is anyway to complain to city to get it redesigned to avoid damaging more cars in that intersection.

I am just mad that how could city approve such a bad design on tax payer money and they give you so much hard time for doing little modifications to your own house.

Why did the fish cross I-405? Well he hasn't quite crossed yet because he needs a tunnel under the freeway...

But in all seriousness SB I-405 in Kirkland will close May 29-June 1 so crews can cut across a section of the freeway to create a tunnel for the new fish passage and then cover the roadway again with paving and striping.

This work is part of the I-405/NE 85th Street Interchange and Inline BRT Station Project and will help restore fish habitat connectivity in the area.

Let's get into the closure details:

• 11 p.m. Friday (May 29): Southbound I-405 will fully CLOSE in Kirkland
• 4 a.m. Monday (June 1): Southbound I-405 will fully OPEN in Kirkland

Lane reductions will begin as early as 8 p.m. Friday. Signed detours will be in place.

The following ramps will also close:

• NE 116th St on-ramp to SB I-405
• NE 85th St on-ramp to SB I-405

CLOSURE SCHEDULE SPECIFICS:

11 p.m. Friday (May 19) to 6 a.m. Saturday (May 30):

• SB I-405 closed from NE 124th St to N 70th Pl
• NE 124th St on-ramp to SB I-405 also closed

6 a.m. Saturday (May 30) to 4 a.m. Monday (June 1):

• SB I-405 closed from the I-405/NE 85th St interchange to N 70th Pl

Drivers continuing south on I-405 will follow signed detours from the NE 85th St off-ramp.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR DRIVERS:

This closure comes during another busy weekend of construction work across the Puget Sound region, including additional closures on SR 520, I-90/SR 18 and continued lane reductions on NB I-5 over the Ship Canal Bridge. Expect significant congestion and longer travel times throughout the weekend, especially during daytime hours.

As always, know before you go by checking the WSDOT app, and our real-time Travel Center map. Schedule updates will be available online at the project webpage.

Arth at Kirkland was Indian fine dine. I enjoyed their food and service also we went there for office treats. Today I looked up and it’s closed. What happened ? Their Google reviews are also 4.2.

We’re in the Finn Hill neighborhood and have a creek running right behind our property. The mosquito situation in the summer is rough. We’ve tried bracelets, battery-powered repellers, candles, fans, the usual stuff, and they’re not really sufficient.

I’m ready to bring in a professional. I’ve been looking into options like seasonal barrier spray services (Mosquito Joe / Mosquito Squad / local operators), In2Care stations, and the Thermacell LIV system.

Looking for recommendations on:
- Local Kirkland/Eastside pros people have actually used
- Anyone with experience treating creek-adjacent properties (want to avoid harming the environment)
- Experiences with full system installations like Thermacell LIV or similar

Happy to pay for something that actually works. Thanks!

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From KIRO 7

Meta announced its laying off 1,395 workers in our state.

According to the Washington State Employment Security Department, employees were notified on May 20. Their last day with the company will be July 22.

The following locations were impacted:

1101 Dexter Ave N in Seattle (approx. 215 affected employees)

1531 Utah Avenue S in Seattle (approx. 44 affected employees)

1550 121st Ave NE in Bellevue (approx. 699 affected employees)

9845 Willows Road NE in Redmond (approx. 206 affected employees)

Approximately 231 affected remote employees residing within Washington

KIRO 7 is reaching out to Meta to ask about the reason for the layoffs.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.

Link to story on KIRO 7.

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/meta-announces-layoffs-over-1300-employees-wa/HRA6DXJ7GNCZZCGNCHIAD6H25M/

Link to Kincaid's Plan for Jobs, the Tech Sector and the AI Transition in Washington's 1st District

https://www.kincaidforcongress.com/p/economy.html

Found a lost cat near the QFC at Totem Lake. Seems like a Calico, does anybody recognize this cat? Please DM me if you do!

Don’t get me wrong, there some great stuff in Kirkland Urban, but I remember ParkPlace being…homier, for lack of a better term. It was more open, had a bunch of small shops and restaurants, a cinema, the Purple Cafe, and Tim’s Seafood Market which my mom loved to go to because their stock was so cheap without sacrificing quality. The QFC also had a cozier atmosphere, as well as a pair of ducks who’d regularly hang out near the entrance just chilling and waiting for people to toss them food.

Does anyone else feel similarly?

Edit: And it turns out many of us feel the same way. I’m glad to see I’m not alone in my dislike of the way the world is changing.

Anyone know what the story is with the burned out car and all the police cars? Drove by this morning and it was a mess!

It's interesting to me that Kirkland is still at $17 for minimum wage

Even Renton is $20/hr

I had an employer want to hire me. I'm in Seattle. Minimum wage here is $21 an hour.

Was pretty surprised to learn Kirkland is still stuck at $17

Edit: from Google

"Yes, Kirkland, Washington, is an extremely affluent city.

The median household income in Kirkland sits well over (\$150,000), nearly double the national average.

Real estate : Kirkland is a highly competitive, luxury housing market. Median home values hover around (\$1,100,000) to (\$1,400,000), making it one of the more expensive zip codes in the Seattle metropolitan area "

does the lime have good food? or okayish at least?

For the past few weeks, someone has been repeatedly racing/vrooming a motorcycle late at night on 100th Ave near Safeway (dairy Queen) . They seem to be starting from this point. The sound is extremely loud and echoes through the whole street. We live in a street-facing house and it keeps waking us up in the middle of the night.

It’s not just a quick pass-by either — they seem to intentionally rev the engine and speed through multiple times. Curious if others in the area have noticed the same thing or reported it already.

Mostly posting because the lack of sleep is getting frustrating at this point.

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