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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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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updated 3:07 PM May 17, 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

Firefighters battle large house fire in Kirkland's Juanita neighborhood | SLIDESHOW

Fire engines from Kirkland, Redmond, Northshore and Bothell are responding to a large house fire in the Juanita neighborhood.

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updated 12:45 PM May 14, 2012 0  

Expect traffic delays during Kirkland Wednesday Market opening on Wednesday

Commuters should expect traffic delays due to opening day of the Kirkland Wednesday Market in downtown Kirkland on Wednesday, May 16.

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updated 5:50 PM May 11, 2012 0

Expect traffic delays during Kirkland Half Marathon on Sunday

Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the Kirkland Half Marathon and Mother’s Day 5K event to be held on Sunday, May 13.

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5:48 PM May 11, 2012 0