Protest Tuesday Houghton, Emerson Open House Wednesday

Happening this week in Houghton and next HNA meeting dates

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Houghton Neighborhood Association
January 19, 2026

We learned this morning that a resident is organizing a protest tomorrow from 2-3 pm in conjunction with a national organization and selected Houghton Center as the location. HNA feels that it is relevant to notify the community to be aware this event is happening because of the location and possible impacts to non-participants living, working or passing through our community at that time. More details can be found here:

Kirkland Free America Walkout

One year into Trump’s second regime, we face an escalating fascist threat: It is time for our communities to come together again.  2025 was a year of marches that showed our collective strength. As the threats grow, our movement must evolve. Trump and his allies have already made clear a deeper wave of misogyny, racism, xenophobia, anti-women's rights, and violations of peoples rights will escalate. On January 20, we call on our communities to organize our neighbors, coworkers, friends,...

action.womensmarch.com/events/kirkland-free-america-walkout

The Lake Washington School District Emerson Campus project construction will begin this spring. HNA has had several meetings to keep you informed of the process and many neighbors are directly adjacent to the future construction site. Please consider attending this open house on Wednesday if you are interested.

Mark Your Calendars: Next In-Person Houghton Neighborhood Association Meeting Dates

Tuesday, March 10th 6-8 pm Northwest University

Tuesday, May 12th 6-8 pm Northwest University

Thank you to our neighbors who continue to include Houghton Neighborhood Association in your civic giving. We are truly grateful for your generosity and steward our modest resources to keep you informed and connected to our wonderful neighborhood and each other.

We love to hear from you whether in person, a board member you know or via [email protected]. Keep your thoughts and ideas coming!

Reminder, we appreciate a cc or bcc on any email correspondence you send to the city, county or 48th district state officials. It helps us keep a pulse on the collective, diverse views and voice of our community.