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New Kirkland City Councilmember Jon Pascal (right) takes his oath of office from Kirkland Municipal Court Judge Michael Lambo. KATHY CUMMINGS/Contributed photo

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New city councilmember brings extensive transportation experience

As Kirkland, the Eastside and the Puget Sound region continue to grow, transportation will remain one of the…

Polar Bear Plunge participants enter Lake Washington at Marina Park in Kirkland. CATHERINE KRUMMEY/Kirkland Reporter

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Polar plungers start new year with swim in Lake Washington

Sunshine and swimsuits were the order of the day for some locals who wanted to ring in 2017…

Saint Edward Seminary in Saint Edward State Park on the Kirkland and Kenmore boundary. Reporter file photo

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Second Saint Edward Seminary meeting announced

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will have not one but two special meetings in January to…

Gail Genereau of Lake Forest Park scours the items recovered from the “Movie Bandits” burglaries in 2012 at the Redmond Police Department as the result of a Pro-Act investigation. She found some of her stolen jewelry. File Photo

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Eastside police departments examine future of proactive policing

Around 2004, automobile theft was on the rise in Redmond and throughout the Puget Sound region.

Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe participates in the 2013 second special session of the Washington State Senate. Contributed photo

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Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe shares ‘retirement’ plans

Following her retirement from the State Senate in January, where she represented Kirkland from the 1st District, Sen.…

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Parks and community services administrative staff relocate to Kirkland City Hall

The City of Kirkland’s Parks and Community Services administrative staff has begun its relocation from the 505 Market…

Kirkland City Hall front desk volunteers and staff, along with Volunteer Coordinator Patrick Tefft (standing, second from left), gather for an end-of-year appreciation breakfast. CATHERINE KRUMMEY/Kirkland Reporter

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Kirkland City Hall volunteers support customer service experience

Customer service has been a growing area of interest for the City of Kirkland. Having better customer service…

Agenda for Saint Edward Seminary special meeting posted

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Agenda for Saint Edward Seminary special meeting posted

The full agenda has been released for the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission’s special meeting to consider…

Military antiques business expands to Kirkland

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Military antiques business expands to Kirkland

Tucked behind Totem Square is a treasure trove of items any collector of memorabilia from World War II…

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Kirkland City Council chooses Jon Pascal for open seat

Kirkland City Council unanimously chose Jon Pascal to fill the position 2 seat vacated by Shelley Kloba.

Merrily Dicks holds a sample of “The Spikes” sculpture that is displayed in her Kirkland backyard. One of her assistants, Yancy McCoy, helped create this piece. The full sculpture has been installed on the Cross Kirkland Corridor. CATHERINE KRUMMEY/Kirkland Reporter

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CKC’s first permanent art piece draws from its history

The new addition to the Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC) draws heavily from its past as a BNSF railroad.…

Frenzy Quartet, consisting of Anne Downton (left), Judy Pozsgay, Melissa Pope and Nikki Blackmer, perform at the 2015 Sweet Adelines International Competition. Contributed photo

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Local Sweet Adelines quartet wins international championship

The Kirkland-based Frenzy Quartet won the title of 2017 International Quartet Champions at the Sweet Adelines International Competition…

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Kirkland City Council to interview finalists for open seat

Kirkland City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday to interview the five finalists for the open…

Kirkland Chamber of Commerce presents 81st annual awards

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Kirkland Chamber of Commerce presents 81st annual awards

Local business leaders gathered last week for the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce’s 81st Annual Awards Luncheon.

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Kirkland City Council approves 2017-18 biennial budget

The Kirkland City Council unanimously approved the 2017-18 biennial budget of $695.8 million at its special meeting Tuesday…

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Kirkland City Council to vote on biennial budget Tuesday

The Kirkland City Council will vote on whether or not to adopt the city’s proposed 2017-18 biennial budget…

Cross-country skiing was sometimes the only easy way to get around Kirkland during a previous winter storm. Reporter file photo

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National Weather Service issues Winter Storm Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch, in effect from 7 a.m. Thursday through 7…

Joshua Sibley and his dad, David Sibley, play Scrooge and Marley in last year’s production of “Scrooge.” Both are returning this year. EARNIE GLAZENER/Contributed photo

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Local academy brings Scrooge to the Kirkland Performance Center

The Kirkland Academy of Music and Performance (KAMP) is bringing its musical production of “Scrooge” back for local…

Bridle Trails Red Apple Market is fundraising throughout the month of December for Mason Gordon, who was diagnosed with brain cancer four years ago and is currently undergoing proton radiation treatment. A raffle with proceeds benefitting Mason and his family will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at the market as part of Red Apple’s Santa Saturday. Contributed photo

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Bridle Trails Red Apple Market to host fundraiser

Bridle Trails Red Apple Market owner Lori Croshaw is turning her business’s winter open house and Santa Saturday…

Lake Washington High School sophomore Veronique Harris is given the ACLU of Washington Youth Activist Award from ACLU-WA Board President Jena Robinson. Contributed photo

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Kirkland teen receives ACLU award

Lake Washington High School sophomore Veronique Harris already has multiple years of experience engaging in activism, and her…