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A senior at Madison House cheers on her team during the Senior Olympics' bean-bag toss.

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Madison House residents let games begin for Summer Olympics

Madison House resident Chuck Emery put a pom pom on his head to jazz up his teammates and…

Recovering heroine addict and ex-con Al Joyce

Life

Stand-up convict, recovered heroin addict brings past to stage

It was the art of the scam for Al Joyce. Decked out in a blazer and turtle neck,…

Artist Robert Blehert captures a woman's 'essence' as he paints a flower portrait during an event in Florida.

Life

Artist captures women’s ‘essence’ through flowers

Seattle artist Robert Blehert does not ask his female subjects to hold their body's still or keep their…

Sarah Carter will represent the Juanita community as she competes for the Miss Washington USA crown this October.

Life

Miss Juanita USA has eye on crown

With her quick-witted answers and buoyant nature, one would never guess that the blue-eyed brunette Sarah Carter was…

News

Kirkland caregiver charged with neglecting elderly patient before her death

A Lynwood woman who failed to help an elderly woman at a Kirkland adult home eat, change her…

Pretty in pink pair Kimmy Sanders and her pooch

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KDOG donates $3,000 to city for dog waste bags

Jean Guth, founder of the Kirkland Dog Off-leash Group (KDOG), presented the Kirkland City Council with a $3,000…

Kirkland novelist Robert Ferrigno will talk about his new political thriller

Life

Local author’s trilogy stirs international attention

After the 9/11 terrorist attacks rocked the nation in 2001, Robert Ferrigno set out to illustrate the power…

Chris Chandler was shot and killed outside a Mill Creek Halloween party on Oct. 28

Life

Bench dedicated to murdered Kirkland teen

Mill Creek man builds wooden bench that will be dedicated to slain Kirkland teen at a special ceremony…

Opinion

Does Kirkland need ‘fresh’ or ‘familiar’

A recent spate of concerned letters called it a “push poll.” In an on-line poll,

News

Kirkland Department of Licensing to close in September, merge with Bellevue

The Department of Licensing office in Kirkland will close permanently at the end

Marsha Stevens and her son

Life

Bereaved parents find lifeline, comfort from Compassionate Friends

Sometimes, when the wind blows gently, Marsha Stevens hears her

A fire destroyed this historic log home on Goat Hill Tuesday morning.

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Fire destroys historic log home on Goat Hill in Juanita area

An intense fire destroyed a historic home on Goat Hill early this morning.

Chalet Cadeau Gifts store owner Wendy Marshall shows off her new Christmas store that just opened this week on Central Way

Business

It’s Christmas all year at new Chalet Cadeau store

Each time Wendy Marshall towed a dolly packed with ornaments, display trees and other holiday knickknacks down Central…

Aerojet Business Development Manager Olwen Morgan

Business

Aerojet launches giant leaps for mankind

Exactly 40 years after Apollo 11 touched down on the moon's surface, Jon Schierberl runs his

Jane Li Fox has written four books

Life

Kirkland author finds ‘feng shui for horses’

In the stillness of Jane Li Fox's home something stirs.

The Kirkland Classic Car Show drew about 16

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Kirkland Classic Car Show draws 16,000

Nearly 16,000 car enthusiasts came to downtown Kirkland last Sunday to enjoy the 7th Annual Kirkland Classic Car…

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Kirkland man’s body found in Lake Washington near waterfront home

A Kirkland man in his 90s was found dead in Lake Washington Thursday. Kirkland Police Sgt.

During record-breaking heat

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Heat retreat: Kirklanders head to beach as temp breaks record

Troy Kerstetter of Oregon and his dog

Life

Unleashed at Crestwoods Park

Nearly 1,000 turned out for the Go Dog Go! Kirkland Canine Festival Saturday to watch the Flying Disc…

The Kirkland High Woodlands Dolphin Swim Team recently held a swim-a-thon in honor of Kirkland resident Mary Anne Kobylka and raised more than $6

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Community fulfills woman’s final legacy, raises $60,000

Mary Anne Kobylka had one final wish before she recently passed away of ovarian cancer - to raise…