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Allison Hoff

Kirkland Reporter columnist Allison Hoff

Opinion

The inspiring story of a local Holocaust survivor | Hoff

As we pulled up in the van I felt my heart beating. I was nervous — how could…

Elaine Roloff

Opinion

Kirkland resident of 60 years has seen a lot of change | Part 2

Elaine Roloff, my 92-year-old neighbor, has a captivating story. Having moved to Seattle from Northern Minnesota to be…

Elaine Roloff

Opinion

Kirkland resident of 60 years has seen a lot of change | Part I

“I was born and raised in northern Minnesota,” explained my 92-year-old neighbor and long-time Kirkland resident, Elaine Roloff,…

Kirkland Police Department

Opinion

An afternoon with Kirkland police | Hoff

At 1 p.m. on a mellow Wednesday afternoon, I walked through the reflective glass doors of the Kirkland…

Kirkland resident and Reporter columnist Allison Hoff.

Opinion

There is a fine line when it comes to dress codes | Hoff

Dress codes in schools all over the United States are prohibiting young women and girls from dressing in…

Allison Hoff

Opinion

When teens are facing challenges, “A stitch in time saves nine!” | Hoff

A few weeks ago I read an article in the New York Times about a boy who had…

Opinion

Summer camps and activities in Kirkland | Hoff

Summer is a great time to sit back, relax and enjoy the fabulous warm weather. It’s also a…

The Lego Brick Fest bridge building team winners

Opinion

First Lego Brick Fest in Kirkland | Hoff

The Lego Brick Fest was held at the Boys and Girls Club in Kirkland on Jan. 4.

Allison Hoff and Marine Veterinarian

Opinion

Seattle Aquarium protects and preserves sea life | Hoff

Recently, I went to the Seattle Aquarium to learn more about how the organization preserves and protects marine…

Allison Hoff

Opinion

Managing your screen time | Kid’s Corner

School has started, and everyone is getting back into the swing of things.

Allison Hoff is 9 years old and lives in Kirkland.

Opinion

Bullying ‘walk, talk and squawk’ | Kid’s Corner

A lot of things go on at school. Bullying is one of them. When you were a young…

Opinion

It’s back to the books for Lake Washington students | Kid’s Corner

If you’re like me, getting back into the school routine takes a little time. There are lots of…

Life

Summer activities for kids in Kirkland | Kid’s Corner

Summer is a very fun time to be a kid in Kirkland. There are many activities and events…

Christina Martin is the new manager of the Kirkland Wednesday Market

News

Kirkland Wednesday Market to open at former venue on Park Lane

Summer is on its way - grilling season begins, the weather gets hot and people spend long days…

Peter Kirk Elementary students spruce up the school grounds with adult supervisor Bobbi Ostrum on April 9.

News

Every day is Earth Day for some in Kirkland

Spring has finally come and the warm weather brings many flowers, trees and blossoms. And with summer right…

Elsa Steele (right)

News

Make time for Take Time to Read at Kirkland Library

Take Time to Read is a two-year program running at all King County libraries that helps suggest that…