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Hundreds gather at Kirkland Performance Center to talk about heroin, opiate addiction

Hundreds of people packed the Kirkland Performance Center auditorium May 31 to listen to a panel discussion about…

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Council retreat yields progress on biennial budget talks for city

The Kirkland City Council met at the second of two retreats on May 24 to discuss the 2017-2018…

Laughs Comedy Spot has been a local favorite since it opened in 2007

Kirkland loses its Laughs, comedy club moving to Seattle

After nearly nine years and countless shows, Kirkland's Laughs Comedy Spot will be closing its doors this weekend…

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Kirkland City Council considers changes to marijuana retail law

Last June the state legislature voted to give cities the authority to reduce buffers around retail marijuana businesses,…

The Antique Mall in downtown Kirkland could soon be torn down to make way for a new development. Reporter file photo

Antique Mall site in downtown Kirkland could be redeveloped this summer

Construction on a mixed-use development at the site of Kirkland's old Antique Mall could begin this summer, according…

PSE submits permit for transmission lines in Kirkland

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) plans on submitting permit applications with the cities of Kirkland and Redmond this summer…

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Election season officially begins for local races

May 20 was the final day to file for public offices up for election on November's ballot. Races…

Kim and Ryan Lichttenegger own and operate Steel Wheel Farm in Fall City

Kirkland eateries receive produce from local farming families

The day starts early for first-generation farmers Ryan and Kim Lichttenegger.

Local group to hold meeting on heroin and opiate prevention at Kirkland Performance Center

Members of the Kirkland community will be hosting an event called Operation H.O.P.E (heroin, opiate, prevention education) on…

A deputy hoists a mock injury victim to safety during a recent King County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue training session. AARON KUNKLER/Reporter Newspapers

County Search and Rescue on the chopping block

A rhythmic thumping pulse reverberates through the trees, bouncing off the walls of the pristine valley where the…

Trading Post owner Peggy Cox.

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Totem Lake’s Trading Post shutting down after decades of business

After three decades of business, the Trading Post post office is closing its doors for good on May…

The Carlson’s 13-year-old family Beagle

Kirkland family loses dog to coyote in troubling trend

Around 1 a.m. on March 28, the sound of fighting animals awakened Chris Carlson from his sleep at…

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Juanita High School teacher disciplined for using racial slur in class

A Juanita High School teacher was suspended for three days without pay after two incidents last year which…

Residents serviced by Northshore Utility District are drinking lead-free water the district said in a press release. - Reporter file photo

Northshore Utility District says water lead-free in north Kirkland

Residents serviced by Northshore Utility District are drinking lead-free water the district said in a press release.

The Kirkland Fire Department is donating more than 100 air cylinders

Kirkland firefighters help to save lives beyond US borders

The Kirkland Fire Department donated dozens of air packs, cylinders and masks to the international nonprofit Firefighters Crossing…

John Reed (left) and Tony Reed are two brothers wanted for the murder of Patrick Shunn and his wife Monique Patenaude in Arlington.

Two brothers sought for murder of Arlington couple

Two brothers are on the run and are being sought by law enforcement for the murders of an…

Kirkland resident Bob Sternoff has started a petition to change the city of Kirkland to a strong mayor form of government. Facebook page

Petition started to change Kirkland to a strong mayor form of government

A petition to place a measure on the November ballot calling for the city of Kirkland to switch…

Students and parents rally for the nearly $400 million LWSD bond to improve district schools.-Photo credit: Contributed

Students, parents rally for LWSD bond

Students and parents rallied Wednesday morning at the corner of 6th Street and Northeast 85th Street in support…

Kirkland Councilwoman Shelley Kloba - Reporter file photo

Kirkland Councilwoman Shelley Kloba to run for state representative

Kirkland City Council member Shelley Kloba will run for a seat in the state House of Representatives this…

Cpt. Cherie Harris prepares for new job as Kirkland Chief of Police

Cpt. Cherie Harris prepares for new job as Kirkland Chief of Police

Recruiting new officers, utilizing social media and tackling burglaries are all high priorities for the newly selected Kirkland…