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Articles by Katie Metzger
1st District legislators talk budget, transportation, housing
1st District legislators talk budget, transportation, housing
By Katie Metzger • March 29, 2019 8:30 am

Health topics, including vaccines, vaping and long term care, also discussed at Bothell forum.

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DelBene visits highways, trails on infrastructure tour
DelBene visits highways, trails on infrastructure tour
By Katie Metzger • March 28, 2019 8:30 am

Congresswoman highlights Kirkland’s Totem Lake bridge and other projects in need of federal funding.

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48th District town hall focuses on education, housing and gun control
48th District town hall focuses on education, housing...
By Katie Metzger • March 26, 2019 8:30 am

Constituents also worried about proposed sexual educational curriculum, election reforms.

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Downtown Kirkland’s utility boxes get a facelift
Downtown Kirkland’s utility boxes get a facelift
By Katie Metzger • March 25, 2019 8:30 am

New wraps celebrate the history of local community, businesses.

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Rep. Patty Kuderer, D-48
Kuderer pushes for election reforms
By Katie Metzger • March 19, 2019 8:30 am

Her bills involve presidential tax returns, faithless electors, advisory votes and more.

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New Councilmember Curtis is ready to serve Kirkland
New Councilmember Curtis is ready to serve Kirkland
By Katie Metzger • March 13, 2019 8:30 am

The 25-year resident has clear goals for her term.

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A new community van provides shared rides, either one-time or recurring, to popular destinations and are available throughout the day, evening and on weekends. Photo courtesy of King County Metro
Kenmore, Kirkland and Metro launch new community van...
By Katie Metzger • March 12, 2019 8:30 am

The service offers a customizable alternative to public transportation.

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Women in law enforcement take the lead
Women in law enforcement take the lead
By Katie Metzger • March 8, 2019 1:30 pm

King County’s female police chiefs outline their career paths.

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After public outreach, Kirkland to move forward with bike share
After public outreach, Kirkland to move forward with...
By Katie Metzger • March 5, 2019 8:30 am

The city hopes to have a one-year pilot up and running by May.

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Kirkland Arts Center looks to the future
Kirkland Arts Center looks to the future
By Katie Metzger • February 22, 2019 1:30 pm

KAC recently completed a strategic planning process for 2019-2023.

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Kirkland City Council lays out goals for 2019
Kirkland City Council lays out goals for 2019
By Katie Metzger • February 21, 2019 8:30 am

Work plan supporting the council’s priorities will be discussed at an upcoming retreat on March 1.

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Kirkland students travel to Olympia to support plastic straw ban
Kirkland students travel to Olympia to support plastic...
By Katie Metzger • February 19, 2019 8:30 am

Lake Washington High School students and the “Straw Kids” testified for SB 5077.

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‘PopUp Storywalk’ blends books, nature in Kirkland
‘PopUp Storywalk’ blends books, nature in Kirkland
By Katie Metzger • January 31, 2019 11:15 am

The program combines the joy of reading with the beauty of the great outdoors.

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Kirkland’s Sweet, Eastside mayors look at potential projects for Microsoft investment
Kirkland’s Sweet, Eastside mayors look at potential projects...
By Katie Metzger • January 30, 2019 8:30 am

Microsoft recently dedicated $500 million toward creating and preserving affordable housing.

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Kirkland urges transit-oriented development at Kingsgate
Kirkland urges transit-oriented development at Kingsgate
By Katie Metzger • January 24, 2019 8:30 am

The city is asking the state to proceed with a pilot project at the park and ride.

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48th district senator proposes statewide plastic straw ban
48th district senator proposes statewide plastic straw ban
By Katie Metzger • January 21, 2019 8:30 am

Patty Kuderer said her bill is a first step to address plastic pollution.

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Kirkland City Hall. Reporter file photo
Kirkland to create citywide transportation connections map
By Katie Metzger • January 11, 2019 8:30 am

The city decided it would be more efficient to develop a single document with all of the city’s connections.

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Eastside Rail Corridor rebranding in 2019
Eastside Rail Corridor rebranding in 2019
By Katie Metzger • January 10, 2019 8:30 am

Options for a new name for the trail include The Eastway, The 425, The Eastrail and The E.

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Council selects Sweet to serve as Kirkland’s mayor
Council selects Sweet to serve as Kirkland’s mayor
By Katie Metzger • January 4, 2019 8:30 am

The council also discussed how to fill the vacancy left by outgoing Mayor Amy Walen.

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Kirkland’s Planning Commission reviewed the city’s tree code in the summer and fall of 2018, and will recommend changes next year. File photo
Changes to Kirkland tree code aim to preserve...
By Katie Metzger • December 24, 2018 8:30 am

The city has lost 270 acres of tree canopy since 2010, when the code was last updated.

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Google, Facebook to pay more than $400,000 to Washington state in campaign finance cases
Google, Facebook to pay more than $400,000 to...
By Katie Metzger • December 20, 2018 8:30 am

Both are in the top 10 largest campaign finance recoveries in Washington state history.

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Kirkland resident earns Community Hero Award
Kirkland resident earns Community Hero Award
By Katie Metzger • December 18, 2018 8:30 am

Joshua Reiss, who helped save a fellow citizen’s life, encourages CPR training.

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Kirkland asks for input on dogs, bikes
Kirkland asks for input on dogs, bikes
By Katie Metzger • December 12, 2018 8:30 am

City hosts surveys, community conversations to provide direction to council.

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