Bellevue buyer purchases Kirkland’s Bel Lago condos for $4.7 million, plans to complete controversial project

The Bel Lago Condominium on the banks of Lake Washington is the fourth-tallest building in Kirkland. Neighbors complained that the building, which once was covered in graffiti, was an eyesore. New ownership plans to finish the building.  - File photo
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The Bel Lago Condominium on the banks of Lake Washington is the fourth-tallest building in Kirkland. Neighbors complained that the building, which once was covered in graffiti, was an eyesore. New ownership plans to finish the building.
For years, the Bel Lago Condominiums have been a source of frustration and contempt for Juanita neighbors.

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4:53 PM May 18, 2012 0

Redmond City Councilman Hank Myers announces bid for 48th District

Redmond City Councilman and transportation expert Hank Myers announced Friday he is a candidate for Washington’s 48th Legislative District seat left vacant by Rep. Deb Eddy, D-Kirkland.

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updated 4:50 PM May 18, 2012 0

Road rage: Woman assaults another woman through car window | Kirkland Police Blotter

Between May 8-14, the Kirkland Police Department reported 461 traffic violations (seven DUIs), 25 alarm calls, 27 car accidents, 22 noise complaints, 19 thefts, seven car prowls,

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4:02 PM May 17, 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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updated 3:07 PM May 17, 2012 0

Divided Kirkland City Council recommends zoning change for Potala property

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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11:56 AM 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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updated 11:31 AM May 16, 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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2:09 PM May 15, 2012 0

One injured in four-car crash on I-405 in Kirkland

One person was injured in a four-car crash on northbound I-405 in Kirkland on Tuesday morning.

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1:09 PM May 15, 2012 0

Police searching for suspect who robbed Juanita Subway Tuesday morning

The Juanita neighborhood Subway was robbed early Tuesday morning according to Kirkland police.

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12:35 PM May 15, 2012 0

Upcoming City of Kirkland Neighborhood Association meetings

The Kirkland City Council will meet with the Moss Bay Neighborhood Association at 7 p.m. May 21 at Heritage Hall, 203 Market St.

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6:23 PM May 14, 2012 0

A Kirkland mother's lasting gift for the graduate: A website full of wisdom

Elaine Werffeli wanted to give her son Ryan something meaningful when he graduates this spring from University Prep in Seattle. The answer was a website – filled with wisdom for the future.

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updated 2:03 PM May 14, 2012 0