Divided Kirkland City Council recommends zoning change for Potala property

The Kirkland Council extended an emergency six-month moratorium on BN-zoned properties in the city, including  this land slated for the Potala Village project, during a council meeting on Tuesday. - Reporter file photo
Reporter file photo
The Kirkland Council extended an emergency six-month moratorium on BN-zoned properties in the city, including this land slated for the Potala Village project, during a council meeting on Tuesday.
Kirkland City Council members were deeply divided Tuesday evening. In a 4-3 vote, the council recommended to the Planning Commission that a hotly contested Business Neighborhood (BN) zoned property on Lake Street South be changed from a Residential Market designation to Neighborhood Center.

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News 11:56 AM May 16, 2012 0

GOP hopeful announces bid for Springer’s 45th District seat

Political newcomer Jim Thatcher announced Wednesday his candidacy for 45th District state representative, Position 2, currently held by incumbent Rep. Larry Springer, D-Kirkland.

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Kangs, Rebels softball teams advance to second round of districts

Both the Juanita and Lake Washington High School softball teams advanced to the second round of districts on Wednesday but in very different ways.

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Sports 3:01 PM May 17, 2012 0

Kang lacrosse ousted from state playoffs by Bainbridge

The Kangs' season came to an end Wednesday with a one-point loss to the Spartans during the first round of the state playoffs.

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Sports 11:47 AM May 17, 2012 0

Kirkland Wednesday Market opens to youth performance, sunny weather | SLIDESHOW

Youngsters from Bright Horizons at Kirkland child care kicked off the Kirkland Wednesday Market's 2012 season as the group sang "Apples and Bananas" on Park Lane Wednesday.

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Community 5:53 PM May 16, 2012 0  

Kirkland Kiwanis to hold all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast

Since 1947 the Kiwanis Club of Kirkland has raised substantial money each year for a variety of local causes, but given the current state of the economy, few causes seem as critical as helping families who suddenly find themselves without a place to live.

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Community 1:33 PM May 16, 2012 0

Kirkland Boys & Girls Club to hold Summer Dreams annual auction

On Saturday, May 19 at the Redmond Marriott, the club will play host to the Summer Dreams auction.

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Community 1:23 PM May 16, 2012 0

Hundreds run through Kirkland for Mother's Day Kirkland 5K and Half Marathon

Hundreds gathered at Juanita Beach Park to participate in the Kirkland 5K and Half Marathon event on Mother's Day Sunday.

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Community 1:16 PM May 16, 2012 0

Eclectic mix of vendors open Juanita Friday Market in Kirkland | SLIDESHOW

Frogs, crepes and soap have very few things in common - until now.

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News updated 11:31 AM May 16, 2012 0  

Brewers Fest moving from Saint Edward State Park to Marymoor Park in Redmond

But for others, the Washington Brewers Festival has become a Father’s Day tradition.

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Entertainment updated 5:15 PM May 15, 2012 0

Vehicle strikes, injures pedestrian in crosswalk near Kirkland's Juanita High School

A 17-year-old male was injured after a vehicle struck him in a crosswalk near Juanita High School on Tuesday morning.

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News 2:09 PM May 15, 2012 0

Question of the Day

Is music more of a noise issue than boat engines on Lake Washington?