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Lindsey and Erik, right, use to be Miracle League kids, but now that they’re grown up they come as helpers with the younger kids such as Liam, left. Contributed photo/Chris Rusnak
Kirkland Rotary, Boys & Girls Club hosting 13th...
By Matt Phelps • April 26, 2017 1:30 am

Some people have physical attributes that give them an advantage when it comes to sports. Those whom are tall have…

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Tom Neir has announced his candidacy for Kirkland City Council. Contributed photo
Tom Neir announces run for Kirkland City Council
By Matt Phelps • April 25, 2017 1:30 am

Candidates for Kirkland City Council are beginning to come forward as the filing period, May 15-19, draws closer.

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Fire at Kirkland apartment sends one to the hospital, nine families displaced
Fire at Kirkland apartment sends one to the...
By Matt Phelps • April 24, 2017 1:30 am

An apartment fire sent one Kirkland resident to the hospital and killed a family pet early Saturday morning, as nine…

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Police called to Kirkland home for apparent murder-suicide incident
Police called to Kirkland home for apparent murder-suicide...
By Matt Phelps • April 17, 2017 1:30 am

The Kirkland Police Department is investigating a possible murder and suicide incident in Kirkland after finding two people dead in…

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Parker Harris - Contributed photo
Woodinville resident enters 45th District Senate race as...
By Matt Phelps • April 14, 2017 1:30 am

Woodinville resident Parker Harris has announced his candidacy for the 45th District Senate seat, which will be on the ballot…

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Drunk man arrested after driving car backwards down median | Kirkland Police Blotter
Drunk man arrested after driving car backwards down...
By Matt Phelps • April 7, 2017 1:30 am

The blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical round-up of all…

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Ken Smith - Contributed photo
Senate seat election draws candidate from outside 45th...
By Matt Phelps • April 6, 2017 1:30 am

The race for the 45th District State Senate seat is garnering attention from community leaders who want to represent their…

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Man records couple having sex in Juanita Beach bathroom | Kirkland Police Blotter
Man records couple having sex in Juanita Beach...
By Matt Phelps • March 31, 2017 1:30 am

The blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical round-up of all…

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Kirkland firefighters rescued a woman from the house on the far right after a fire broke out in the kitchen on Thursday. MATT PHELPS/Kirkland Reporter
Woman, two dogs rescued from burning home on...
By Matt Phelps • March 30, 2017 1:30 am

Kirkland firefighters rescued a woman and two dogs from a burning house on Thursday on Finn Hill.

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Kelly Dylla has been announced as the new executive director of the Kirkland Arts Center. Contributed photo
Kirkland Arts Center announces new executive director
By Matt Phelps • March 30, 2017 1:30 am

The Kirkland Arts Center (KAC) has hired Kelly Dylla as its new executive director.

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Participants in the Eastside March for Justice walk along Lake Washington Boulevard. MATT PHELPS / Kirkland Reporter
Organizers say Eastside March for Justice in Kirkland...
By Matt Phelps • March 28, 2017 1:30 am

Hundreds of people lined the Kirkland waterfront early Saturday morning for the Eastside March for Justice.

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Woman claims attempted dog napping | Kirkland Police Blotter
Woman claims attempted dog napping | Kirkland Police...
By Matt Phelps • March 24, 2017 1:30 am

The blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical round-up of all…

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Ben & Jerry’s - Contributed art
We all scream for free ice cream at...
By Matt Phelps • March 21, 2017 1:30 am

If the old saying “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream” is true, everyone will have a…

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A fire at the Brown Bag Cafe in Kirkland was contained to the kitchen and attic of the restaurant. Contributed photo/City of Kirkland
Two-alarm fire at Brown Bag Cafe in Kirkland...
By Matt Phelps • March 19, 2017 1:30 am

The Kirkland Fire Department was called to the Brown Bag Cafe in the Totem Lake neighborhood of Kirkland on Saturday…

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Free gardening classes at the Northshore Utility District building
Free gardening classes at the Northshore Utility District...
By Matt Phelps • March 16, 2017 1:30 am

The Northshore Utility District and the Saving Water Partnership are sponsoring free classes to help residents save water, save money…

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The youngest audiences, and their parents, can see StoryBook Theater’s 55-minute version of A Little Mermaid this spring in Kirkland. Contributed photo
Studio East, StoryBook Theater in Kirkland present three...
By Matt Phelps • March 13, 2017 1:30 am

Studio East and StoryBook Theater have announced three new shows for this spring in Kirkland. The youngest audiences, and their…

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The Kirkland Wednesday Market at Marina Park is just one of the many events the Kirkland Downtown Association helps produce during the year. Reporter file photo
Kirkland Downtown Association memberships bring community together, fund...
By Matt Phelps • March 7, 2017 1:30 am

The Kirkland Downtown Association’s (KDA) new membership program is aimed at connecting residents, businesses and organizations in Kirkland. It is…

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Kirkland man dies in avalanche in Kittitas County
Kirkland man dies in avalanche in Kittitas County
By Matt Phelps • March 6, 2017 1:30 am

A Kirkland man who was caught in a large avalanche died Saturday in Kittitas County.

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Michael and Lynne Gaskill founded Sibling House in Kirkland after being foster parents. Contributed photo
Kirkland-based Sibling House to hold 15th annual auction...
By Matt Phelps • March 3, 2017 1:30 am

The bond between siblings is unique and can last a lifetime. However, making sure they stay together when entering into…

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Samantha St. John, center, received the Teddy Overleese Community Service Award from the Kirkland Downtown Association earlier this year. She was recently named the executive director of the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce. Reporter file photo
Kirkland Chamber of Commerce names new executive director
By Matt Phelps • February 24, 2017 1:30 am

Samantha St. John has been named the executive director for the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce by the organization’s board….

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Discover Burien hires former Kirkland Chamber director
Discover Burien hires former Kirkland Chamber director
By Matt Phelps • February 15, 2017 1:30 am

Former Kirkland Chamber of Commerce executive director Bruce Wynn has found a new position with Discover Burien.

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Kirkland pot shop incident caught on video, police seek suspect
Kirkland pot shop incident caught on video, police...
By Matt Phelps • February 13, 2017 1:30 am

Violence erupted at a Kirkland retail marijuana store when an intoxicated customer was asked the leave on Saturday night.

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Matthew McGowan, 12, enjoys a day off from school by hitting the slopes at Heritage Park. JOHN WILLIAM HOWARD/Kirkland Reporter
LWSD cancels classes at Kirkland schools for Tuesday...
By Matt Phelps • February 6, 2017 1:30 am

All Kirkland public schools in the Lake Washington School District are closed today, Tuesday, Feb. 7, due to inclement weather…

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