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Citizens gather for an interfaith candlelight vigil Nov. 1 at the Snohomish County Courthouse to honor the 11 victims of an attack at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Photo courtesy of The Herald.

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Issaquah company hosts Gab, social media favorite of the far-right

An Issaquah-based registry company is hosting the site that was pulled after the synagogue shooting.

King County approves gun warning sign requirement

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King County approves gun warning sign requirement

Warning signs must be posted in all King County gun stores and firing ranges.

Photo courtesy of Kirkland Police Department

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Kirkland pens apology to man who was sitting while black at frozen yogurt shop

City apologizes after police were called on a black man at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt.

Investor Sharks returns to Kirkland

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Investor Sharks returns to Kirkland

The second annual event allowed local startups to pitch to angel investors.

Early results: Carbon fee fails as gun control passes

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Early results: Carbon fee fails as gun control passes

Preliminary tallies are in for the state’s four initiatives.

Across the state there are 20 cities with more than 15,000 residents that require recycling services. Of these, all but two are in King County, with the remaining two residing in Snohomish County. File photo

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Recycling audit shows higher use but increased cost

Cities with embedded recycling service increase rates to cover costs of “free” service

An example of the neo-Nazi propaganda which appeared recently in Kirkland. Posters like these are put up by the far-right group Patriot Front which can be removed or covered up by residents. Contributed photo

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Mayor, religion leaders respond to hate group fliers posted around Kirkland

The fliers advertised the same organization that distributed fliers in bags with candy around Bellevue in June.

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PSE natural gas bills will be lower this winter

Puget Sound Energy residential natural gas customers will see lower energy bills this winter after rates were adjusted…

Pickles Playland barks into Kirkland

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Pickles Playland barks into Kirkland

Small dogs daycare will full open on Oct. 20.

Neighbors worried about Continental Divide impacts

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Neighbors worried about Continental Divide impacts

The project would construct more than 130 apartments in Rose Hill.

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B.C. pipeline rupture halts trash service to many Eastside cities

Waste Management fleet without fuel; PSE has urged customers to reduce consumption.

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B.C. pipeline rupture halts trash service to many Eastside cities

Waste Management fleet without fuel; PSE has urged customers to reduce consumption.

Finding a balance: wine, food and the future of the Sammamish Valley

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Finding a balance: wine, food and the future of the Sammamish Valley

A proposed ordinance has put a neighborhood association at odds with local tasting rooms.

Core Hero hard cider sorbet takes off in Kirkland

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Core Hero hard cider sorbet takes off in Kirkland

A former Kirkland resident is making hard cider sorbet, which was picked up by Whole Foods and PCC.

Kirkland City Hall. File photo

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City’s updates to Rose Hill, Bridle Trails neighborhood plans underway

The updates would consolidate the two Rose Hill neighborhood plans.

Two projects in the works for Kirkland’s Rose Hill neighborhood

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Two projects in the works for Kirkland’s Rose Hill neighborhood

The projects are being proposed as the city works through a neighborhood plan update.

Burger Addict opens in Kirkland

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Burger Addict opens in Kirkland

The restaurant is the second location for the local burger joint.

Activists question PSE’s energy plan update at meeting

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Activists question PSE’s energy plan update at meeting

Puget Sound Energy representatives presented an annual update to their integrated resource plan.

Office space is still tight on the Eastside

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Office space is still tight on the Eastside

That hasn’t stopped Google and Facebook from looking to expand.

New study confirms historical presence of grizzlies in Washington

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New study confirms historical presence of grizzlies in Washington

The federal government hopes to rebuild a dwindling Washington grizzly population.