The governance committee is recruiting members to work on it's subcommittees, making recommendations in direction as well as in the language that we will use to support each other for the next decade.

Sunshine laws are rules that make decision-making easy for the public to see. In Washington, two sets of rules often get mixed together: The Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA, RCW 42.30) The Homeowners’ Association Act (RCW 64.38) Only the second one applies to HOAs, but both help us understand how meetings should work and how to keep things open and clear for everyone. This article explains what each law does and what it means for our meetings, hybrid formats, a

We attended the Nov 25th Executive Session so you don't have to! We'll cover the issues and include a little background for each, as well as questions we have as we move forward.

This post explains how we communicate, how we correct misinformation, and what residents can expect from us going forward.

No matter how this election turns out, we’ll still see each other around the lake, and we’ll still wave as we pass by. That’s what makes this community special — and worth taking care of, together.

The goal isn’t to replace compliance — it’s to add a layer of care that ensures we respond to challenges humanely and consistently.

At its core, Robert’s Rules of Order is a framework for fair, orderly, and democratic decision-making. It’s been used for over a century by organizations of all kinds — city councils, nonprofits, and neighborhood associations — to make sure that meetings are both efficient and fair.

This month, as the board struggled with decisions concerning legal action, I find myself referring back to Section 7B of our covenants, which outlines exactly how the approval process must work. It’s not a trivial point. It’s about fairness, documentation, and trust. This section protects your homeowner’s rights.

The reality: it’s extremely hard—and usually financially pointless—to build a four-plex here. Residents can relax.

Every neighborhood has invisible work — but without it, nothing else functions.

Last month, while seven familiar names appeared on the ballot for the board election, there was supposed to be an eighth. Toni Holm.

Our neighborhood deserves a smart strategy for long term protection.

By voting no on the proposed 2026 budget and supporting this community-driven alternative, you’re voting for: Fiscal responsibility without a dues increase. Empowering volunteers. Compassionate solutions over punitive enforcement. A stronger, more united Ken Lake.

This post was submitted by Paul Pearson, 2025 candidate for the LCC board of directors My name is Paul Pearson and I'm running for the Ken Lake HOA Board. I have been a resident of Ken Lake for 5 years and care deeply about maintaining the quality of life and sense of community that make our neighborhood a great place to live. As a professional brewer for over 14 years, I work every day with precision, planning, and teamwork to bring complex projects to life. Brewing requires

This post was submitted by Elle Burger, 2025 candidate for the LCC board of directors My name is Elle Burger , and I’m ready to announce my candidacy for the Ken Lake HOA Board . Over the years, I’ve seen how much can be accomplished when a community works together with mutual respect and a common purpose — and that’s the spirit I want to help strengthen on our board. Experience in Leadership and Community Building I’ve worked in nonprofit organizations for nearly a decade, s

When rules, laws, and ethical standards are followed, the board can focus on working on important neighborhood issues with less contention a