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Articles by Carrie Rodriguez
Youngsters wave to spectators during last year's Kirkland American Little League parade in downtown Kirkland. This year's parade
Kirkland American Little League parade, opening day celebration...
By Carrie Rodriguez • March 15, 2012 6:01 pm

The annual Kirkland American Little League parade and opening day celebration scheduled for Saturday, March 17 has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

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Political newcomers Santiago Ramos (left) of Kirkland
Diverse newcomers seek 48th District House seat
By Carrie Rodriguez • March 14, 2012 6:05 pm

Two political newcomers – one Hispanic, one blind – who are running for Rep. Deb Eddy’s 48th District seat are bringing voters a dish of candidate diversity.

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Kirkland police respond to a robbery that occurred at the Wells Fargo branch in Kirkland's Totem Lake neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon.
Armed man robs Kirkland Wells Fargo bank, flees...
By Carrie Rodriguez • March 8, 2012 5:50 pm

Kirkland police detectives are searching for an armed man who fled on foot after robbing the Wells Fargo branch in Kirkland’s Totem Lake neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon.

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This Jimi Hendrix-Pat O'Day scultpure
Former Kirkland man’s Jimi Hendrix-Pat O’Day art, other...
By Carrie Rodriguez • March 7, 2012 4:20 pm

After a long-time ongoing civil dispute with a former Kirkland jewelry store owner, customer Colleen Holden said it’s not about the money anymore.

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Kirkland resident Sean Sonnet is a finalist in the Space Needle's Space Race 2012 program to win a trip to space.
Kirkland man finalist to win trip to space
By Carrie Rodriguez • February 29, 2012 3:48 pm

The world hadn’t heard of the Hubble Space Telescope and there was not a lot of great space photography in books back in the ‘70s. So as a boy, Sonnet used his imagination when it came to outer space.

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Former Kirkland resident Sam Malkandi outside the former prison of Saddam Hussein in Iraq. Below: Seattle filmmakers and journalists Alex Stonehill and Sarah Stuteville interview Malkandi at his home in Iraq last November.
Documentary investigates controversial deportation of Kirkland man accused...
By Carrie Rodriguez • February 23, 2012 1:49 pm

A house in Kirkland, safe schools for his children in the Lake Washington School District, a better future – it was Sam Malkandi’s slice of the American dream.

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President Barack Obama flew from Everett to Kirkland and landed at Northwest University Friday afternoon. Police and the Secret Service blocked off N.E. 53rd St. as Obama's motorcade then traveled to Bellevue for two private fund raisers. Hundreds of people lined the street at a chance to get a glimpse.
President Obama lands in Kirkland amidst hundreds of...
By Carrie Rodriguez • February 17, 2012 5:21 pm

President Obama lands in Kirkland amidst hundreds of supporters

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Puget Sound Energy and a project stakeholder advisory group have identified three route alternatives for the Sammamish-Juanita 115 kilovolt transmission line project.
PSE, stakeholder group identifies potential routes for transmission...
By Carrie Rodriguez • February 16, 2012 1:36 pm

Puget Sound Energy and a project stakeholder advisory group have identified three route alternatives for the Sammamish-Juanita 115 kilovolt transmission line project.

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Helicopters cause stir in downtown Kirkland as Secret Service prepares for President Obama’s visit
Helicopters cause stir in downtown Kirkland as Secret...
By Carrie Rodriguez • February 15, 2012 3:15 pm

Helicopters were practice landing Wednesday afternoon at the old Seahawks field at Northwest University in Kirkland in anticipation of President Obama’s visit to Bellevue on Friday, according to the Secret Service.

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We are listening | Editor’s Note
We are listening | Editor’s Note
By Carrie Rodriguez • February 15, 2012 4:42 pm

A woman called us recently to tell us about her concerns regarding two Kirkland transit centers.

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Kirkland resident Dick Ekins chats with Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bill Vadino during a farewell event in Vadino's honor at the Crab Cracker on Thursday night. The community gathered to say goodbye to Vadino
Kirkland community bids farewell to Chamber Executive Director...
By Carrie Rodriguez • February 10, 2012 6:44 pm

For the first time since Bill Vadino became the executive director of the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce seven years ago, he was speechless.

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House passes bill that could end Houghton Community Council
House passes bill that could end Houghton Community...
By Carrie Rodriguez • February 10, 2012 1:53 pm

The Washington state House of Representatives approved a bill late Thursday that could bring an end to the Houghton Community Council (HCC).

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Kirkland band Rising Union is releasing their debut album on Feb. 14. Members include: Peter McMurray
Kirkland band Rising Union’s debut album ‘Love Songs’...
By Carrie Rodriguez • February 8, 2012 7:02 pm

Kirkland resident Peter McMurray is no stranger to these feelings, and that’s why he wrote some songs about love for his pop rock band, Rising Union. The band’s debut album, “Love Songs” will be released on Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day.

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Dozens of dogs
Yappy Hour event at Dooley’s Dog House in...
By Carrie Rodriguez • February 8, 2012 6:06 pm

More than 60 dog owners and their pooches attended Yappy Hour at Dooley’s Dog House in Kirkland on Feb. 3.

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The Washington State Department of Health.
17 Juanita High School cheerleaders, one coach sick...
By Carrie Rodriguez • February 8, 2012 2:33 pm

Seventeen Juanita High School cheer team members and one coach were out sick this week, after a reported possible intestinal illness outbreak among attendees of a cheerleading competition in Everett over the weekend.

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Anthony R. Shindler
Bothell man may face six years in prison...
By Carrie Rodriguez • February 6, 2012 6:16 pm

A Bothell man who robbed the Juanita Village Bank of America at gunpoint last August could face a six-year prison sentence, as recommended by federal prosecutors on Jan. 22.

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More than 100 pooches and people gathered for the grand opening of Kirkland's first off-leash dog park on Saturday. Jasper's Dog Park was named after KDOG President Jean Guth's canine.
A doggone great off-leash dog park | Editorial
By Carrie Rodriguez • February 1, 2012 3:03 pm

An impressive show of dedication and determination yielded a long-awaited amenity for Kirkland on Saturday.

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Oscar
Kirkland’s first off-leash dog park opens | PHOTOS
By Carrie Rodriguez • January 28, 2012 6:11 pm

His tiny teeth clutching a tennis ball, Oscar darted back to his owner, Kathryn Clarke, and dropped the ball at her feet.

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Twenty-two year Houghton Community Council vice chair Elsie Weber testifies in Olympia against Senate Bill 1812 last March. The measure failed and a new bill - House Bill 2610 - was introduced in Olympia on Jan. 18. The new measure would end community councils statewide. Joining Weber is Ken Seal
Houghton Community Council debate back in Olympia
By Carrie Rodriguez • January 25, 2012 4:41 pm

The debate of whether or not the nearly 50-year-old Houghton Community Council should cease to exist is back in Olympia.

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Rep. Larry Springer is considering a new bill that could end the Houghton Community Council.
Rep. Springer considering new bill that could end...
By Carrie Rodriguez • January 6, 2012 2:20 pm

After Rep. Larry Springer halted a contentious house bill last Legislative session that aimed to end the Houghton Community Council, he is considering a new bill that would achieve the same end.

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