[{"_1":2,"_99":-5,"_100":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6001071,"mediaKeyId","5842115-c558eaeacb78286df569c9d73663db1f","parentId",5842115,"title","King County seeks emergency exemption to repair East Side interceptor; Cross Kirkland Corridor trail closure expected","audioSeconds",36,"startMs",457000,"endMs",493000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5842115-c558eaeacb78286df569c9d73663db1f&start=457&end=493","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5842115-c558eaeacb78286df569c9d73663db1f/thumbnail_457000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6001071/Kirkland/King-County/Washington/King-County-seeks-emergency-exemption-to-repair-East-Side-interceptor-Cross-Kirkland-Corridor-trail-closure-expected","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6001071-df82727492aff498c773e0ff4a2dc17d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159101&Signature=YlNvpU4GQl2LdU1u33k1EffUSARemrPbo4W9E6po9B1xjg6atR4g736ZDLRxZkB~4jgSzQdBooBUmwXSfBL~3wFtaXI~KmWr0k7t0XKnjz6fgWbOnY3yGWhDLhr6lvg0WNP6XdCyBhK8L2V-LHjaxhoyPLhFQ-Pyko8XybcHo9JKM0oXzHannJv3tmE4LYVaoFhh6~kVBRUzwWytrv6htk2CQgrMSBlIBl9eTgUXDdbbcRndRM8lMFfbnzIcDQSw73mjK3bSjV6UK9fPUGFZdQnvGqD~b4eL27Z~FXGR-U09Z6ENrn9q4xfUhycKUaZlA4EmfdiIxFL6ZYSn9l1Aew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Kirkland City, WA","date","2025-09-11T23:08:53Z","article","King County's Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking an emergency exemption from the City of Kirkland's permitting process to repair section 14 of the East Side interceptor, the city podcast reported. The repair work will require closure of the Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC) trail; the closure is anticipated to begin as early as Sept. 22, according to the announcement.

Why it matters: The East Side interceptor is a major wastewater conveyance for the region. The podcast said the interceptor carries about 10,000,000 gallons of wastewater per day through Kirkland during dry-season flows. A repair under the CKC could affect trail access and requires coordination between King County and the city on permitting and public notice.

What the city announced: The Kirkland City Council will receive a briefing on the issue at its Sept. 16 meeting, the hosts said. The repair operations will require trail closures through the Cross Kirkland Corridor during the work; the city asked the community to pay attention to updates about trail access and timing.

Additional context: The podcast described the item as \"very technical\" and said the briefing is intended to inform council and the public about the late-breaking action. The hosts did not report a council decision or vote; the item was listed on the upcoming business agenda for information and briefing.

Next steps: The council briefing is scheduled for Sept. 16; King County and city staff will provide details to the public about the repair schedule and specific CKC closures as they are finalized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","This Week In Kirkland - September 11, 2025 - $1,000 Rebate for Cleaner, Smarter Energy at Home","oneSentenceSummary","King County has asked the City of Kirkland for an emergency permitting exemption to repair section 14 of the East Side interceptor, which carries roughly 10,000,000 gallons per day through Kirkland; repair work will require closure of the Cross Kirkland Corridor trail, with closures expected to begin as early as Sept. 22.","taxTitle","Kirkland, King County, Washington","taxId",2569,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6001076,"Puget Sound Energy offering $1,000 battery rebate; City to showcase home battery systems at City Hall for All",773,832000,1605000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5842115-c558eaeacb78286df569c9d73663db1f&start=832&end=1605","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5842115-c558eaeacb78286df569c9d73663db1f/thumbnail_832000.jpg","/articles/6001076/Kirkland/King-County/Washington/Puget-Sound-Energy-offering-1000-battery-rebate-City-to-showcase-home-battery-systems-at-City-Hall-for-All","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6001076-d00efe55b67ccc43908bb133164129d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159101&Signature=hBHZt7RyZvVwkfcSw5T-Xq92TnU8KEU9rl-UYkL1ReeNBmpabRyRpWejfjn5-N37IluIlnj5ngMNr4Ws4lZouszz5vXK~~ekgccGJMPpJQuspBSSXR5361ahwNSMGPkg7bObCfe5VT-Kj6aldYzh0LFKcYuJ0VX4mYRUvqsNth4u~cJWMYBSRIW8wTEfVuBGyPo~ABML4Oh8~mOkNXU3p2~~EUDcD3NhaNwv2IX5ny8FMJlRtxCawFCccB2bvLyoB6t7QeMkVjDazCdRLab36m-Bo4y~dhgP264WzQoU~lDDaYuSh4gdXg8JC3f5FwAtYIr7NOTfUnT5asWIewGObA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Puget Sound Energy is offering a $1,000 rebate for homeowners who install battery backup systems and a separate annual $500 payment to customers who allow the utility to discharge part of those batteries during short grid \"flex\" events, senior planner David Barnes said on the City of Kirkland podcast \"This Week in Kirkland.\" The city will display a demonstration battery and related solar and charging equipment at City Hall for All on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Why it matters: The incentives aim to increase household backup capacity, reduce reliance on fossil-fuel generators during outages and provide additional supply during peak demand. The program pairs residential resilience (backup power when outages occur) with grid support (discharging during flex events), city staff said.

Barnes, who identified himself as a senior planner focusing on sustainability for the City of Kirkland, described the program and the September 13 City Hall showcase. \"Puget Sound Energy . . . they're gonna pay you a thousand dollars for the battery. As soon as you show them the receipt, they're gonna pop you a check for a thousand dollars,\" Barnes said. He added, \"you can choose to participate in this or not. They'll pay you $500 a year for the right to discharge . . . a portion of your battery during these flex events.\" Barnes said homeowners do not need solar to participate but that solar paired with batteries and electric-vehicle charging is a common and mutually reinforcing configuration.

The podcast hosts and Barnes described the City Hall for All sustainability showcase as a hands-on place for residents to see batteries, solar panels and an electric-vehicle charger, and to speak with vendors and program representatives, including Northwest Solar and Electric and EnergySmart Eastside. Barnes said EnergySmart Eastside offers a free energy-adviser program for Eastside residents to get tailored guidance on heat pumps, insulation, solar and battery options.

Program and incentive details reported on the podcast:
- Puget Sound Energy rebate: $1,000 per installed residential battery (rebate issued after receipt is shown to the utility).
- Optional program payment: $500 per year for customers who allow limited discharging of their battery during utility flex events.
- City of Kirkland display: Northwest Solar and Electric will demonstrate a battery, a solar panel, a demonstration \"span\" showing system communications, and a vehicle charger at the City Hall sustainability booth during City Hall for All.
- Energy adviser support: EnergySmart Eastside offers free appointments with an energy adviser to help homeowners choose measures (the podcast noted additional incentives such as PSE paying up to 75% of certain insulation work).

The hosts and Barnes framed the measures as both a household resilience strategy (backup power during outages) and a way for the community to reduce peak demand without additional fossil-fuel generation. Barnes noted that batteries can replace small fuel-burning generators for many household needs and that the technology is becoming smaller and more affordable. He also encouraged residents to consult EnergySmart Eastside and the City Hall showcase to reduce uncertainty and \"remove friction\" for homeowners who want to begin the conversion toward heat pumps, solar and batteries.

What the city said residents can do next: visit the City Hall for All sustainability showcase on Sept. 13 (11 a.m.–4 p.m.) to see equipment and speak with vendors and advisers; contact EnergySmart Eastside for a free energy-adviser appointment; and, if pursuing batteries, confirm rebate and program terms with Puget Sound Energy before purchase.

The podcast noted that links and additional details would be posted in the episode show notes.","Puget Sound Energy is offering a $1,000 rebate for homeowners who install battery backups and $500 per year to customers who allow limited utility discharging during grid \"flex\" events, City of Kirkland senior planner David Barnes said; the city will host a battery and solar demonstration at City Hall for All on Saturday, Sept. 13.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6001065,"Health advisory: Houghton and Juanita beaches closed to swimming after elevated bacteria tests",178,163000,341000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5842115-c558eaeacb78286df569c9d73663db1f&start=163&end=341","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5842115-c558eaeacb78286df569c9d73663db1f/thumbnail_163000.jpg","/articles/6001065/Kirkland/King-County/Washington/Health-advisory-Houghton-and-Juanita-beaches-closed-to-swimming-after-elevated-bacteria-tests","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6001065-e05aab2180d04121d9dc503d020879f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159101&Signature=UwRQfLQS68jZzaCH6b-A8P0BssVdm-h~OSMJU6Wj62Jm7edjGR9VeezPvHvcJQFQo1XXP04RrtpKsL~MWwK3EnJ1vazlIg8wfk3oG2P7ROdSMRX3P4e71cz-Je5QOnoudpkrP2xoSQ712whmESUQpiEGn5oG5dpghrdGl827pS-OmQ~4I6VBUUio7gUsNmGYOoTdsKrRlz1Hd~mQe-esn2PKbE4WRrJ-4I7NhtzxSCJyb0skiyA14eZGu2XGG~zErlR4DxAH9sq8epRXozfyxP6IgIikN8Md2etq2JMMtmeFwYXF~zOY9ZlW8vHuIbMjvzP0cOCXbJsfgJdSPUMR~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","King County public-health officials have recommended that people and pets stay out of the water at Houghton Beach and Juanita Beach because of elevated bacteria test results, the City of Kirkland podcast reported. The advisory was issued as of Sept. 9; the podcast said the remainder of both parks remained open and that King County planned to retest the water \"next Tuesday.\"

Why it matters: Elevated bacteria levels can pose health risks to swimmers and pets. The advisory is a temporary public-health measure designed to reduce exposure while follow-up testing occurs.

What the city announced: \"As of September 9, public health has recommended that people and pets stay out of the water at both Houghton Beach and Juanita Beach due to elevated bacteria levels,\" host Kate Ryan said on the episode. The podcast said King County would return to test the water the following Tuesday and that the rest of both parks remained open for other uses.

What residents should do: Avoid swimming and keep pets out of the water at both beaches until the county lifts the advisory. Watch King County and City of Kirkland communications for updated test results and any change in the advisory.

The podcast noted that show notes would include links for listeners to get further information.","King County public-health officials have advised people and pets to stay out of the water at Houghton Beach and Juanita Beach as of Sept. 9 because of elevated bacteria levels; the parks remain open and King County will retest next Tuesday, the city podcast reported.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

King County seeks emergency exemption to repair East Side interceptor; Cross Kirkland Corridor trail closure expected

Puget Sound Energy offering $1,000 battery rebate; City to showcase home battery systems at City Hall for All

Health advisory: Houghton and Juanita beaches closed to swimming after elevated bacteria tests