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Home invasion attempt rattles Holmes Point community

Feeling safe in the Holmes Point neighborhood for 15 years, Stacey Castleberry didn't think twice about opening her…

Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride

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Goats, Kirkland volunteers clear bramble during Earth Day restoration

From park restoration to school ground maintenance, Kirklanders had their ways of showing how to celebrate Earth Day…

Kirkland Police Chief Eric Olsen addresses a crowd of nearly 100 as he discusses crime in Kirkland during a Kirkland Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Woodmark Hotel Tuesday. Also pictured is King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg.

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Kirkland Chamber cross-examines law enforcement during ‘Law and Order’ event

It was a day that forever changed the Kirkland Police Department, and Chief Eric Olsen will never forget…

Zemarai Anjaz serves up a cup of coffee at St. James Espresso in Kirkland. His 19-year-old son

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Q&A | Kirkland coffee shop owner brews up cups of compassion

Zemarai Anjaz saw his friend’s somber face and shaking body and knew something was wrong.

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Kirkland woman drops rape lawsuit against magician David Copperfield

A Kirkland woman who claimed magician David Copperfield raped her - and was later charged with soliciting a…

Theo Alexander

Sports

New nonprofit keeps kids in sports

Between juggling her job as a car saleswoman and raising her son, single mom Erin Alexander knows that…

Kirkland Kiwanis members unload three truck loads of donations for Eastside Baby Corner at Fox Cleaners recently. From left

Life

Kirkland Kiwanis kicks off Eastside Baby Corner drive

Kirkland Kiwanis is sponsoring a donation drive for Eastside Baby Corner through April.

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Near explosive apartment kitchen fire leaves family homeless

A Kirkland family was left homeless after a severe kitchen fire damaged their apartment unit Thursday morning.

Anita Maxwell stands next to a statue of her great uncle Frank Gilbert

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Local woman finds family, Kirkland connections through genealogy

Anita Maxwell's ancestral journey began with a missing statue.

Opinion

Editor’s Note | Come visit us at our new digs in Totem Lake

The arrival of spring means new beginnings and with that, the Reporter will move to its new location…

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Three plead not guilty in home invasion of medical marijuana grower

Three Bellevue men charged in connection with a home invasion robbery attempt of a Kirkland medical marijuana grower…

Kirkland American Little League players of the Raptor's team take their hats off as they listen to the National Anthem during the opening ceremony for the 2010 season at Lee Johnson Field Saturday. Left to right

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Hundreds gather for Kirkland American Little League parade, opening ceremony

Kirkland American Little League kicked off its 2010 season as dozens of teams paraded through downtown Kirkland Saturday.

Opinion

Carrie Wood | Insensitive headline?

Finn Hill resident Cami Keyes brought to my attention a headline in last week’s Reporter that offended her.…

Opinion

Vote for the Best of Kirkland 2010

Is there a particular Kirkland dentist who really brought that sparkle to your teeth? How about a favorite…

Guest author Ben Mikaelsen signs a copy of his book for Rosa Parks 4th grader Michelle Yang (right) during a young author's event at Benjamin Franklin Elementary Saturday. Also pictured is Wilder Elementary 5th grader Chloe McDonell (left) and Rosa Parks 4th grader Julian Guthrie (center).

Life

Nearly 300 elementary students across the district ‘Paws to Read’

Nearly 300 elementary students across the Lake Washington School District gathered at Benjamin Franklin Elementary for the “Paws…

Opinion

Carrie Wood | Participate in census count, coming soon

In the next week or so, each Kirkland residence should receive a census form in the mail. We…

Kirkland Police Department

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Body found in Lake Washington identified as Kirkland man

The King County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the body found in Lake Washington on Feb. 27 as 42-year-old…

Alex Morris

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Bullying incidents on the rise in Lake Washington School District

If a berry smoothie smeared across Alex Morris's windshield wasn't enough to infuriate him, the gobs of spit…

Tent City 4 will return to Kirkland's Lake Washington United Methodist Church on April 24.

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Tent City homeless encampment to return to Kirkland in April

The homeless encampment Tent City 4 will return to Kirkland’s Lake Washington United Methodist Church on April 24.…

Calabrisella Ristorante Italiano in Kirkland will present two shows on Sunday

Life

Calabrisella presents more Opera and Musical Theatre

For Calabrisella Ristorante Italiano house piano player Robin Maiers, bringing performances to the Kirkland restaurant has been a…