We are listening | Editor's Note

A woman called us recently to tell us about her concerns regarding two Kirkland transit centers.

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1:42 PM February 15, 2012 0

NBA & NHL teams: Things we really need around here | Cartoon

Things we really need around here: more rain, holes in our heads, higher taxes and NBA & NHL teams

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11:51 AM February 15, 2012 1

How should Kirkland pay for the Eastside Rail Corridor? | Council's Desk

Kirkland is on a path to buy the “Kirkland Segment” of the Eastside Rail Corridor as a first step in completing the long-planned cross-Kirkland Trail.

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updated 5:23 PM February 13, 2012 0

What’s not in the constitution? | Jeff E. Jared

Did you know the word “republican” is in the U.S. Constitution, but “democracy” is not? Similarly, “contract” is in there, but “subsidy” and “price control” are not.

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5:22 PM February 13, 2012 1

The big election year question: What is a caucus? | Cartoon

What is a caucus? It's what's left of a zebra after a hungry pack of lions finishes with it. No, that's a carcass.

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3:31 PM February 8, 2012 0

Same-sex marriage issue incites comments | Editorial

We have received several phone calls, emails, online comments and letters to the editor regarding last week’s cover article, "Eastside pastor vows to fight same-sex marriage legislation."

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3:28 PM February 8, 2012 0

Why are girls so mean? Understanding the challenging relationships of our daughters

Having worked as a school counselor I know all too well the many fifth and sixth grade girls coming down to my office with multiple and ongoing friendship issues.

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updated 12:33 PM February 6, 2012 0

Let’s hold drunk drivers more accountable | Rep. Roger Goodman

My neighbor in Kirkland, Steve Lacey, was a father of two, a Google engineer headed to Costco on a sunny weekend afternoon when a drunk driver killed him.

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updated 5:00 PM February 3, 2012 1

A doggone great off-leash dog park | Editorial

An impressive show of dedication and determination yielded a long-awaited amenity for Kirkland on Saturday.

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updated 2:40 PM February 1, 2012 1

A McDonald's trip gone wrong | On Track With Zach

En route to school in the mornings, I have now become acquainted with seeing at least two civilian automobiles pulled over on the side of the road with Kirkland Police Department vehicles directly behind their back bumpers.

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updated 12:39 PM February 1, 2012 0

The continuing misguided adventures of the Super Legislature | Cartoon

The continuing misguided adventures of the Super Legislature

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updated 12:00 PM February 1, 2012 0

Question of the Day

Would you sign a petition to overturn the new same-sex marriage law?