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Anita Damjanovic (left) and Cassandra Sage running for the director district three position on the Lake Washington School District Board of Directors. Courtesy photo

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Candidates for school board seat come with teaching experience

The race for district three director on the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) board of directors attracted three…

A banner on the outside of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church reads, “Jesus was a refugee.” The church has a committee in place to host refugees when they come to the United States. CATHERINE KRUMMEY, Kirkland Reporter

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Kirkland church joins refugee hosting program

“Jesus was a refugee.”

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Kirkland Academy of Music and Performance to remain in Totem Lake

The Kirkland Academy of Music and Performance (KAMP) is staying in Kirkland for the forseeable future.

Three candidates running for city council Pos. 7

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Three candidates running for city council Pos. 7

Three candidates have filed for the open Position 7 on the Kirkland City Council. The position will be…

Catherine Krummey has been a reporter for the Kirkland Reporter since September. MATT PHELPS / Kirkland Reporter

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Support quality journalism | Editorial

It is with a flurry of mixed emotions that I share some news with the readers of the…

The parade will return to downtown Kirkland for this year’s Celebrate Kirkland festivities on July 4. Reporter file photo

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Celebrate Kirkland returns with Fourth of July festivities for all

Celebrate Kirkland is returning to the downtown for the 18th year, and organizers are calling for volunteers to…

Kirkland City Council approves 2017-2022 Transportation Improvement Program

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Kirkland City Council approves 2017-2022 Transportation Improvement Program

The Kirkland City Council has approved the 2017-22 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

Athena and Evan Louscher recently relocated their game store, Games & Gizmos, to Kirkland. CATHERINE KRUMMEY, Kirkland Reporter

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Businesses partner to create ‘geek paradise’ in Kirkland

Some Kirkland business owners have built what they’re calling a “geek paradise” inside an unsuspecting office building in…

Debbie Lacy, co-founder and director of the Eastside Refugee and Immigrant Coalition (ERIC), is the featured speaker at the first KirklandSafe meeting. CATHERINE KRUMMEY / Kirkland Reporter

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KirklandSafe hosts its first meeting

KirklandSafe, an organization dedicated to making sure everyone who lives in, works in and visits Kirkland feels welcome…

The first 2017 Kirkland Wine Walk was held on Feb. 10, with an “I Heart Kirkland” theme just in time for Valentine’s Day. Photo courtesy of Kirkland Downtown Association

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This year’s Kirkland Wine Walks feature themed events

The Kirkland Downtown Association (KDA) and the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce are continuing their partnership with the…

A rendering shows what the “Skipping Stone” version of the Totem Lake Connector Bridge could look like. Submitted art

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Kirkland City Council chooses ‘Skipping Stone’ design for Totem Lake Connector Bridge

At its June 6 meeting, Kirkland City Council unanimously approved moving forward with the “Skipping Stone” design for…

A seaplane sits moored at the guest pier in front of the Woodmark Hotel at Carillon Point. Contributed photo

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Dept. of Ecology approves Kirkland shoreline permit for seaplane flights

The Washington State Department of Ecology has approved the shoreline conditional use permit for seaplane excursion flights at…

Kirkland Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade owners Julianne and Terrence Santos chat after helping some customers. CATHERINE KRUMMEY, Kirkland Reporter

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New lemonade shop set to wow customers in downtown Kirkland

Visitors to Marina Park now have a new option for cooling off on a hot summer day.

Lake Washington School District Board Vice President Siri Biesner, Kirkland City Councilmember Jon Pascal, LWSD Superintendent Dr. Traci Pierce, Kirkland Mayor Amy Walen, LWSD Board Member Nancy Bernard, LWSD Board Member Mark Stuart and City Councilmember Penny Sweet participate in a groundbreaking ceremony at Juanita High School. CATHERINE KRUMMEY / Kirkland Reporter

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LWSD holds groundbreaking ceremony for Juanita High School

Lake Washington School District (LWSD) held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for the project to rebuild and enlarge…

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Complaint filed against DSHS on behalf of child abused by Kirkland foster mom

A complaint has been filed against the State of Washington in King County Superior Court on behalf of…

Lake Washington High School senior Sami Baghban uses Unite Social Meetups, an app he created to help people who feel isolated. CATHERINE KRUMMEY, Kirkland Reporter

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LWHS senior launches social media app

Lake Washington High School senior Sami Baghban is hoping to put the “social” back in social media.

Attendees visit the Kirkland Wednesday Market at Marina Park. Courtesy photo

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Friday, Wednesday markets return to Kirkland

Memorial Day may have been the official kickoff to summer for many, but for others, the season doesn’t…

Kirkland Green Trip offers commute assistance to area employers

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Kirkland Green Trip offers commute assistance to area employers

The City of Kirkland is hoping to reduce congestion through its trip-reduction program by offering grants to employers…

Kirkland City Manager Kurt Triplett discusses the city’s 2017-18 work program at Kirkland City Hall. CATHERINE KRUMMEY / Kirkland Reporter

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City manager, mayor give update on Kirkland’s work program

Kirkland Mayor Amy Walen and City Manager Kurt Triplett gave an update on various programs, initiatives and projects…

The pay parking time changes for the Lakeshore lot at Marina Park take place on June 1. City of Kirkland / Submitted art

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Pay parking time changes coming to Lakeshore lot

The Kirkland City Council unanimously approved changes to the pay parking schedule for the city-owned Lakeshore lot at…