Articles https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/ Articles Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:54:31 +0000 Money Magazine Declares Kirkland Third Best Place To Live in the U.S. https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/money-magazine-declares-kirkland-third-best-place-to-live-in-the-us/ https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/money-magazine-declares-kirkland-third-best-place-to-live-in-the-us/#comments https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/money-magazine-declares-kirkland-third-best-place-to-live-in-the-us/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0700 Money Magazine | September 29, 2022

Kirkland is easy on the eyes, to put it mildly. Sitting on the edge of sparkling Lake Washington, residents enjoy views of both Mount Rainier and the Seattle

]]> Mother’s Day 2022: Food, gift and activity ideas around Seattle https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/mothers-day-2022-food-gift-and-activity-ideas-around-seattle/ https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/mothers-day-2022-food-gift-and-activity-ideas-around-seattle/#comments https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/mothers-day-2022-food-gift-and-activity-ideas-around-seattle/ Sun, 08 May 2022 15:00:00 -0700 Seattle's Child | 5/8/2022

Maybe this year the whole family would like to do a fun run. Join the Mother’s Day half-marathon in Kirkland. The run begins and end at Juanita Beach Park. Run to the finish

]]> Kirkland Best of 425 in 2022 https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/kirkland-best-of-425-in-2022/ https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/kirkland-best-of-425-in-2022/#comments https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/kirkland-best-of-425-in-2022/ Mon, 02 May 2022 10:00:00 -0700

Kirkland has been voted Best City of 425. This recognition is part of 425 Magazine’s annual poll of online readers that yielded over 30,000 votes from across the region. This is the sixth time that

]]> Weekend Wanderings: A Day Trip To Kirkland https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/weekend-wanderings-a-day-trip-to-kirkland/ https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/weekend-wanderings-a-day-trip-to-kirkland/#comments https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/weekend-wanderings-a-day-trip-to-kirkland/ Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0700 Seattleite | April 20, 2022

Just 20 minutes east of Seattle, Kirkland is a welcoming lakefront destination that offers something for everyone. Featuring charming boutique hotels and an eclectic mix of

]]> Feel Good Friday: A Business Boost, an Artisan Market, and a Hatchery Reopening https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/feel-good-friday-a-business-boost-an-artisan-market-and-a-hatchery-reopening/ https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/feel-good-friday-a-business-boost-an-artisan-market-and-a-hatchery-reopening/#comments https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/feel-good-friday-a-business-boost-an-artisan-market-and-a-hatchery-reopening/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0700 425 Magazine | April 8, 2022

Stay Eastside to Promote Local Businesses

In an effort to boost local businesses in Redmond and Kirkland, the two cities have announced a new partnership called Stay

]]> City of Kirkland Launches New Community Cash Program https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/city-of-kirkland-launches-new-community-cash-program/ https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/city-of-kirkland-launches-new-community-cash-program/#comments https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/city-of-kirkland-launches-new-community-cash-program/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0700 425 Magazine | April 6, 2022

The City of Kirkland recently announced the launch of a new promotional program, “You Stay, We Pay,” aiming to increase city visitors and assist locally owned businesses

]]> Stay Eastside Launches; More Than 150 Small Businesses Join https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/stay-eastside-launches-more-than-150-small-businesses-join/ https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/stay-eastside-launches-more-than-150-small-businesses-join/#comments https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/stay-eastside-launches-more-than-150-small-businesses-join/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0700 425 Magazine | April 4, 2022

Kirkland and Redmond announced today a new partnership called Stay Eastside. The announcement is part of a cooperative regional tourism partnership aimed at supporting

]]> Get Outside in Kirkland https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/get-outside-in-kirkland/ https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/get-outside-in-kirkland/#comments https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/get-outside-in-kirkland/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0700 City Lifestyle Seattle | April 1, 2022

From picturesque views, public art and al fresco dining, there is fresh air and paired with outdoor drinking and dining around every corner. Looking to get

]]> A new soup dumpling house lands in Bellevue and 24 other restaurant openings in Greater Seattle https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/a-new-soup-dumpling-house-lands-in-bellevue-and-24-other-restaurant-openings-in-greater-seattle/ https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/a-new-soup-dumpling-house-lands-in-bellevue-and-24-other-restaurant-openings-in-greater-seattle/#comments https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/a-new-soup-dumpling-house-lands-in-bellevue-and-24-other-restaurant-openings-in-greater-seattle/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0700 Seattle Times | March 16, 2022

Cafe 79 Vietnamese Kitchen is a busy takeout spot in the Rose Hill area, selling banh mis, rice rolls and pho. Its specialty, though, is comfort food from the Nha Trang

]]> Doing Business in...Kirkland https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/doing-business-inkirkland/ https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/doing-business-inkirkland/#comments https://www.explorekirkland.com/articles/post/doing-business-inkirkland/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0800 425 Business | March 9, 2022

Located on the eastern shore of Lake Washington, Kirkland boasts small-town vibes and big-city amenities. This sleepy bedroom community-turned-trendy-urban-village

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