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Articles by Blake Peterson
Prep work on Totem Lake Connector bridge begins this week
Prep work on Totem Lake Connector bridge begins...
By Blake Peterson • December 18, 2019 8:30 am

Drivers should expect traffic delays.

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Photo courtesy of city of Kirkland                                 One of the vans in King County Metro’s Community Connections project.
Kirkland solidifies new carpooling program
By Blake Peterson • December 16, 2019 8:30 am

The rideshare pilot is part of King County Metro’s Community Connections project.

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Blake Peterson/staff photo                                City staff cut the ribbon in front of the facility.
Kirkland celebrates new parks maintenance facility
By Blake Peterson • December 13, 2019 8:30 am

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Dec. 9.

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Photo courtesy of city of Kirkland                                 Construction workers at one of the sites.
Finn Hill, Highlands projects to provide safer routes...
By Blake Peterson • December 12, 2019 8:30 am

Both are part of Kirkland’s safer routes to school plan.

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Participants at a previous 12K’s of Christmas event. Photo courtesy of Snohomish Running Company
Holiday 12K returning to Kirkland Dec. 15
By Blake Peterson • December 10, 2019 8:30 am

The event begins and ends at Marina Park.

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Exterior of Kirkland City Hall. Photo courtesy city of Kirkland
Kirkland council discusses transportation connections
By Blake Peterson • December 6, 2019 8:30 am

Council and city staff are finalizing a citywide transportation connections map.

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Winterfest returns to Kirkland Dec. 7
Winterfest returns to Kirkland Dec. 7
By Blake Peterson • December 3, 2019 8:30 am

The traditional event, put on by the city and the downtown association, lasts from 3 to 6 p.m.

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Madison Miller/staff photo                                Kids sledding earlier this year.
How is Kirkland preparing for winter weather?
By Blake Peterson • November 27, 2019 8:30 am

At its Nov. 6 meeting, city council received an updated on the 2019-20 snow plan.

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Blake Peterson/staff photo                                Kirkland Urban entrance.
Kirkland Urban puts on first winter festival
By Blake Peterson • November 26, 2019 8:30 am

Festival dates are every Saturday from Nov. 30 to Dec. 21.

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‘I live in a world of imagination’: Kenmore’s Castle brings Celtic Christmas revelry to Kirkland
‘I live in a world of imagination’: Kenmore’s...
By Blake Peterson • November 25, 2019 9:15 am

The annual event — by now a tradition for many Washington cities — returns to the Kirkland Performance Center in December.

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Kirkland reviews mid-biennial budget
Kirkland reviews mid-biennial budget
By Blake Peterson • November 20, 2019 9:57 am

The city’s financial status was checked in on at council’s Nov. 6 study session.

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As part of construction, the chapel at Northwest University will get some additions. Blake Peterson/staff photo
Kirkland approves Northwest University’s 20-year master plan
By Blake Peterson • November 14, 2019 8:30 am

The master plan proposes about 364,910 square feet of building and parking improvements.

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Exterior of Kirkland Police Department. Blake Peterson/staff photo
Kirkland police, other departments awarded grant
By Blake Peterson • November 8, 2019 8:30 am

The North Sound RADAR Navigator program received $80,000 for mental health professional services.

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Ashley Hiruko/staff photo                                Exterior of Kirkland’s Fire Station 27.
Council approves Kirkland’s share of NORCOM budget
By Blake Peterson • November 7, 2019 8:30 am

NORCOM provides emergency dispatch services in northeastern King County.

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Hopelink’s Turkey Trot coming to Kirkland Nov. 24
Hopelink’s Turkey Trot coming to Kirkland Nov. 24
By Blake Peterson • November 5, 2019 8:30 am

This is the 19th Turkey Trot the nonprofit has hosted in Kirkland.

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Kirkland Performance Center shares report with council
Kirkland Performance Center shares report with council
By Blake Peterson • October 31, 2019 8:30 am

Jeff Lockhart, the center’s executive director, gave a presentation at the Oct. 15 meeting.

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Anko opens doors at new Kirkland location
Anko opens doors at new Kirkland location
By Blake Peterson • October 28, 2019 9:28 am

The retail chain can also be found in Lynnwood, Bellevue, Mill Creek and Burien.

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Photo courtesy of Jeremy Stone                                From left to right: performers Bo Mendez, Rebecca Garcia, Mikaela Romero and Denny Le at a previous Rise Up show.
The community values of Rise Up
By Blake Peterson • October 25, 2019 1:30 pm

The ‘Hamilton’ tribute band credits effortless chemistry and enthusiasm as key parts of its success.

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Exterior of Kirkland City Hall. Blake Peterson/staff photo
Kirkland council moves forward with proposed stormwater facility...
By Blake Peterson • October 24, 2019 8:30 am

The study resulting from the council’s decision will begin in early 2020.

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Zombie Wine Walk coming to Kirkland this week
Zombie Wine Walk coming to Kirkland this week
By Blake Peterson • October 23, 2019 8:30 am

The event is put on by the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce and Kirkland Downtown Association.

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