Central Houghton Neighborhood Association - CHNA

Cup of Coffee with a Kirkland Cop

9/22/2017

Have you ever wanted to ask candid questions of your local law enforcement officers but didn’t feel like you could? Now’s your chance.

Coffee with a Cop is an opportunity to ask those questions, voice concerns and make suggestions while getting to know the Kirkland Police officers in your neighborhood. The first date is on October 4th, 2017 at Urban Coffee, 12348 NE 115th Place just off 124th Avenue NE. Join Officer Deana Lansing there from 11am-1pm.

For more information contact Neighborhood Resource Officer Deana Lansing at 425-587-3451 or dlansing@kirklandwa.gov.

Crossing Kirkland Video

9/12/2017

Crossing Kirkland - September 9, 2017
Great turnout for our first year. Thanks to everyone who came, all of our volunteers, and our sponsors. Hope you all had as much fun as we did! And if you'd like to be a part of next year's event let us know.

Trash Can back at Watershed Entrance

2/12/2017

Not sure when this happened but the city put the trash can is back at the lower entrance to Watershed Park. Two thumbs up!

Dog Waste Stations in at ICS - Come Celebrate!

4/14/2016

Woof Woof ICS neighborhood!

Dog poop has a lot of bacteria in it which negatively affecting our environment. The 6th graders at ICS is holding an event to inform you about the new dog waste bag stations around the school. The 7th graders at ICS started the idea of dog waste stations last year and the 6th graders are continuing it. There will even be treats for everyone including you and your dog!

The 6th graders at ICS who want to help the Puget Sound by holding an event on Earth day, April 22, 2016 from 6:00-7:00 P.M. at 11133 NE 65th ST, Kirkland, WA 98033 on the ICS field.

They would love it if you could attend their event! Bring your dog if you can because this event is about you and your dog!

Please attend their event!

Presentation from February 2016 Meeting

2/7/2016

NE 55th Street Steps to the CKC by Kelli Curtis

12/7/2015

Last weekend, fourteen hearty souls built new steps connecting the end of 55th street to the Cross Kirkland Corridor. The project was a collaboration between the local neighborhood and the City of Kirkland. The neighbors contributed the labor and purchased the building materials while the city, thanks to the effort of Kari Page, CKC Coordinator, did the preliminary excavation work, provided a site supervisor, and will install a metal handrail. The CKC has quickly become an important part of the neighborhood as a gathering place for exercise and friendship. It is wonderful to have safe steps to access the trail.

Kudos to our neighbors at 55th!

Volunteers Needed to Improve 116th Ave NE Steps to Cross Kirkland Corridor

6/17/2015

116th Ave NE steps

The stairs that go down the steep hill from the north end of 116th Ave NE to the Cross Kirkland Corridor are treacherous! Please help make them safer and easier to navigate. These stairs connect the Highlands and North Rose Hill neighborhoods to the CKC.

The first work party is this Saturday, June 20, from 9 am to mid-afternoon.
Come for any amount of time; see below for the additional dates we will be working.

Meet at 116th Ave NE and NE 107th Place. We will be clearing brush, installing new steps, digging a new drainage ditch, and hauling gravel Please bring gloves, water, and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes!

Big drops between steps

Bring the following tools if you have them (label them with your name!):

Small level
Measuring tape
Small/medium sledge hammer
Hand pruners or loppers

Mark Your Calendar - Work Party Dates

Saturday, June 20, 9 am to mid-afternoon
Saturday, June 27, 9 am to mid-afternoon
Sunday, July 5, 9 am to mid-afternoon
Saturday, July 11, 9 am to mid-afternoon
Saturday, July 18, 9 am to mid-afternoon
Sunday, July 26, 9 am to mid-afternoon

Additional work dates if needed:

Saturday, August 1, 9 am to mid-afternoon
Saturday, August 8, 9 am to mid-afternoon

Mail Theft and Secure Mailboxes

6/16/2015

Unsecured mailboxes

At the last CHNA meeting, we talked about mail theft. Well, this last week it seems that one of our Sandhurst neighbors was the victim of mail theft. The thieves targeted an unsecure (insecure:)/unlocked mailbox and took only a few pieces of mail. The mailbox was one of the boxes on the left.

In our meeting I mentioned that we have secured/locked mailboxes in our part of the cul-de-sac. A picture of them is on the right. There are thirteen mailboxes in the secure unit. The cluster box unit cost around $1500 plus an additional installation charge. I believe each neighbor ended up paying around $150 total. Another condition was that we had to get everyone in consecutive house numbers to sign on for the project, otherwise the US Postal Service wouldn't deliver. You can find similar mailboxes at Home Depot. If you have any questions, let me know.

Secured/locked mailboxes

Reminder Mother's Day Half Marathon and 5K

5/9/2015

Don't forget the annual Eastside Subaru Mother’s Day Half Marathon and 5K set for May 10 at Juanita Beach Park will mark the first major event on the Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC) since its completion and ribbon cutting in late January. The course will start at Northwest University and end at the Juanita Beach Park. Approximately 4.5 of the 13 miles will be run along the Cross Kirkland Corridor. The race will also go along 108th and Lake Washington Blvd. For more information look on the race website. Here's a map of the race course:

520 Floating Bridge Tours

5/7/2015

Did you know that the Washington State Department of Transportation will be offering tours of the new floating bridge starting in late May. For more information check out the WA DOT page.