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Kirkland City Council passes moratorium on bag fee for small businesses

By Aaron Kunkler

Holmes Point Drive Northeast has experienced multiple closures over the past few weeks due to fallen trees.

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Officials scramble to find solutions for troubled Kirkland road, circuit

Power outages along Holmes Point Drive Northeast in Kirkland have skyrocketed this year leaving city officials and Puget…

A tentative trial date has been set for April 18 for accused murderer Burrell Michael Cushman in connection with the January 2014 death of his ex-girlfriend in Kirkland.

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Trial for accused Kirkland murderer pushed back to April 18

A tentative trial date has been set for April 18 for accused murderer Burrell Michael Cushman in connection…

Kenmore resident Kristen Suzuki has opened Circa 15 in downtown Kirkland.

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New modern quilting store opens in downtown Kirkland

Two philosophical schools of thought dominate the modern quilting scene: those who craft traditional quilts and those who…

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Suspects charged in connection with armed robbery of Kirkland drugstore

Two 15-year-old males have been arraigned on multiple counts of first degree robbery and possession of controlled substances…

The Kirkland Music Academy has opened a new teen center where area youth can play music

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New teen center opens in Kirkland Music Academy

On a recent afternoon, the sound of electric bass bounced off the walls, echoing from the lofty ceiling,…

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner

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Seahawk Bobby Wagner speaks to Kirkland Chamber, teens about leadership

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner took the stage at last Thursday’s Kirkland Chamber of Commerce meeting, addressing members…

Doug and Margo Engberg of Kirkland.

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Kirkland couple takes trip of a lifetime… on TV show

A Kirkland couple recently took the trip of a lifetime, and unlike most trips seen only on social…

Kirkland Police Deaprtment

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Man arrested on warrant after allegedly using laundry money to purchase alcohol | Kirkland Police Blotter

The blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical round-up…

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Martial arts singled out for taxation, relief bill stuck in committee

Martial artists across the state hope to see relief from what they view as an unfair tax passed…

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Suspects charged in connection with armed robbery of Kirkland drugstore

Two 15-year-old males have been arraigned on multiple counts of first degree robbery and possession of controlled substances…

Rod Covey

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Three finalists named for new Kirkland chief of police

The city of Kirkland has narrowed the search for a new chief of police down to three finalists…

Congestion on I-405 north of SR 522 in both directions has gotten much worse since toll lanes were implemented last fall.

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Changes coming to 405 tolling, bottleneck north of Kirkland

Congestion along Interstate 405 has improved in some places, and has gotten significantly worse in others, leaving Bothell…

Kirkland resident Lauren Dillon-Merrill

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Kirkland woman is Jill-of-all-trades

Sporting four separate business cards, Lauren Dillon-Merrill is something of a Jill-of-all-trades.

King County

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County votes to take closer look at Kirkland water taxi routes

Kirkland and Kenmore could be one step closer to getting water taxis after a Feb. 8 vote by…

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Local residents concerned over dwindling salmon runs to lake | Part II

Salmon runs have steadily declined in Lake Washington for nearly 40 years, a phenomenon which has not escaped…

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The steady decline of salmon runs to Lake Washington | Part I

Salmon runs have steadily declined in Lake Washington for nearly 40 years, a phenomenon which has not escaped…

Rising real estate prices are squeezing low and moderate income people out of the Eastside.

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Low, moderate income residents feeling housing squeeze in east King

Housing in King County is in high demand and low to moderate income residents are feeling the crunch.

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Report shows Washington as ninth healthiest state

Disease rates are low, heart health is improving and workplace safety is relatively high in Washington State, according…

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Local doctor’s medical license restricted by DOH for over prescribing medication

A Bothell doctor's medical license has been summarily restricted by the Washington State Department of Health relating to…