Author: FHNA Board

Finn Hill Board Member Jon Pascal chosen by Kirkland City Council to fill vacant seat

Posted by | Jan 3, 2017 | |

Congratulations to Jon Pascal, Finn Hill Neighborhood Alliance Board member, on his new position as council member. The Kirkland City Council, in a letter, appointed Jon Pascal to fill the position 2 seat vacated by Shelley Kloba. The Finn Hill Neighborhood Alliance board thanks Jon profusely for his contributions and camaraderie over the years that he served as an FHNA board member. When Finn Hill was annexed by the City, Jon was a leader in forging a single Finn Hill neighborhood and in helping the Denny Creek Neighborhood Alliance (DCNA) evolve into FHNA.  In addition to serving as an FHNA board member, Jon has years of community service to the City.  He has served on the City’s Planning Commission and Transportation Commission and currently serves as Co-Chair of the Kirkland Alliance of Neighborhoods. Best of luck Jon, you will be missed!...

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Landslide in Big Finn Hill Park

Landslide in Big Finn Hill Park

Posted by | Dec 17, 2016 | , , |

Over Thanksgiving weekend, a landslide occurred in Big Finn Hill Park on the trail to O.O. Denny Park.  It slid from the very top of the Denny Creek ravine, somewhat narrowly, and like a molten wave poured into Denny Creek and then out and up the other side, delivering sludge about 20 feet up the opposite slope. It flung trees every which way as the mud and debris cascaded down the hillside. Downstream the slide scoured the creek edges, flattened the creek bed, ripped the railing off the second pedestrian bridge, and destroyed the first pedestrian bridge. The trail...

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Green Kirkland Day Work Party in OO Denny November 12th

Posted by | Nov 2, 2016 | , , |

Green Kirkland Day Work Party in OO Denny November 12th Join hundreds of volunteers in parks throughout Kirkland gathering to celebrate Green Kirkland Day and plant native trees, shrubs, and groundcovers. The event in O.O. Denny Park is from 10am – 2pm *Lunch is provided, find out more information and sign up. These 43 acres along Lake Washington have trails, picnic shelters, beaches, and more. OO Denny Park Trail Guide...

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Objection to relocation of soil storage bins at Big Finn Hill Park

Objection to relocation of soil storage bins at Big Finn Hill Park

Posted by | Oct 18, 2016 | , , , |

The FHNA Board of Directors recently sent the attached letter to the King County Parks Director raising concerns about the relocation of soil storage bins at Big Finn Hill Park. The new location interferes with King County residents’ use of the park and is environmentally inappropriate. We are requesting the County move its storage bins to their previous location or another site that is not used for public recreation, and that does not create the risk of polluting streams or wetlands. We also request that the County restore the field to its prior condition. We are most disappointed that objections...

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Tree Removal Guide – City of Kirkland

Tree Removal Guide – City of Kirkland

Posted by | Oct 17, 2016 | |

Tree Removal NOT associated with development activity: Tree removal which does not involve the removal of more than two or the last two trees on the property and/or restrictions do not apply to the property (e.g. critical areas, subdivision restrictions, etc.)  There are no fees associated with this review. Tree Removal associated with development activity has tree retention requirements. A tree retention plan is required with new development.  The requirements vary depending on the type of development activity and use on the subject property.  This link leads to policies summarizing the tree retention plan...

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