Serving several area cities and international students
Lake Washington Institute of Technology directly serves the communities of Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Kenmore, Mercer Island, Bothell, Woodinville, Carnation, Duvall, North Bend, Fall City, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, Skykomish, Clyde Hill and Medina.
The college also serves students from outside our service area as well as international students from around the world.
Our location and surroundings
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is located in the city of Kirkland, off Interstate 405, in northern King County. Kirkland is ten miles east of Seattle, west of Redmond and just north of Bellevue.
Located on the eastern shore of Lake Washington, Kirkland has built a sophisticated, urban lifestyle around the waterfront. More than two miles of waterfront and nearly a quarter of the city's total 10.5 square-mile area is public parks and moorage. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound.
The surrounding area offers a wealth of diverse arts, entertainment, and cultural attractions.
Employment is nearby
Kirkland is Washington state's nineteenth most populated city according to the 2000 census. To the east are the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, to the west, Seattle and the Olympic Peninsula. Portland, Oregon, is three hours south. Vancouver, British Columbia, is two hours north.
The city is close to the major employment centers of Seattle, Bellevue, and major employers like Boeing, PACCAR, and Microsoft.
Kirkland's strong local economy is characterized by a healthy mix of small business, corporate headquarters, light industrial and manufacturing, and a growing base of high-tech, biotech and home-based businesses.
Links to area information and attractions
Kirkland/Redmond information
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Kirkland parks, recreation, events, etc.
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City of Kirkland official city government site
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Kirkland (Best Places to Live, 2007)
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Kirkland Reporter local newspaper
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Redmond parks, recreation, events, etc.
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City of Redmond official city government site
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Redmond Reporter local newspaper
Seattle Attractions
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Pacific Place (Seattle shopping center)
Newspapers/Magazines
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The Seattle Times Seattle newspaper
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Seattle Post Intelligencer Seattle on-line newspaper
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NW Classifieds jobs, cars, pets, apartments for rent, etc.
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Seattle Weekly newspaper featuring arts, music, films, food and more
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Seattle.com hotel information, arts, entertainment, restaurants in Seattle
Outdoor Destinations
Cultural Events and Festivals
Sports Teams
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Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball
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Seattle Seahawks National Football League
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Seattle Sounders FC Major League Soccer
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Seattle Storm Women's National Basketball Association
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Seattle Thunderbirds Western Hockey League
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Everett Silvertips Western Hockey League
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