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Argumentative woman diverts police while man slips out back window | Kirkland Police Blotter

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

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City of Kirkland looks to merge police, courthouse in My Home Wholesale building

The Kirkland City Council voted unanimously to authorize city staff to negotiate the purchase of the building that…

Kamiakin teacher Curtis Bates shares a laugh with Karen Friend

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Long-time legendary teacher says goodbye to Kamiakin community

For many former and current students of Kamiakin Junior High teacher Curtis Bates, Friday was a bitter sweet…

A line of more than 500 people wait to shop at the new Metropolitan Market in Kirkland on the store's opening day Thursday morning.

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500 patrons pack new Houghton Metropolitan Market on opening day

More than 50 people were lined up at the new Metropolitan Market in Houghton on Thursday morning, an…

Former Interim King County Executive Kurt Triplett was selected as the finalist for the City of Kirkland's City Manager position.

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Triplett selected to be Kirkland City Manager, contract still to be negotiated

The Kirkland City Council announced that it has selected former Interim King County Executive Kurt Triplett to be…

Neil Hubbard plays the bagpipes at the corner of 132nd Avenue Northeast and Northeast 145th Street at the top of Winery Hill during the annual 7 Hills bike event on Monday.

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Hundreds cycle to end homelessness during 7 Hills of Kirkland event

It was all uphill for hundreds of bikers Monday, but it was for a worthwhile cause. Bikers raced…

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Prowler jailed again for breaking into boat at Kirkland Marina

For most, sailing is a relaxing pastime. For Bryan Elwell it took him straight to jail - twice.…

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Woman leaves massage due to questionable lump in masseur’s front pocket | Kirkland Police Blotter

Between May 19-26, the Kirkland Police Department reported 294 traffic violations (at least three DUIs), 18 car accidents,…

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Kirkland, Redmond city leaders to consider community pool facility

Redmond and Kirkland city leaders met formally for the first time in two years on May 25 to…

Paul Martin and wife

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Stonehouse Bookstore to close doors after 25 years on Eastside

Visibility has not always been the best selling point for the Stonehouse Bookstore in Kirkland's Houghton neighborhood. When…

G.G. Getz (far right) speaks with John Woodbery following the memorial service for long-time Kirkland resident JoMae Woods at the Kirkland Performance Center Thursday.

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Community remembers ‘First Lady’ of Kirkland JoMae Woods

Family, friends and community leaders made their way to the Kirkland Performance Center (KPC) Thursday afternoon to remember…

Martin Hovenkotter

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New Parkinson’s program gives patients positive outlook on future

For Parkinson's patients it can be reality. But a new program called "Every Victory Counts" is aimed at…

Former Interim King County Executive Kurt Triplett and current Assistant City Manager for the City of Yakima Dave Zabell are the two finalists for Kirkland City Manager.

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Kurt Triplett and Yakima Assistant City Manager are final two for Kirkland City Manager position

Former interim King County Executive Kurt Triplett and current Yakima Assistant City Manager Dave Zabell are the final…

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Speeding stop turns up marijuana in man’s lunch box | Kirkland Police Blotter

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

Jim Kirschner

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New wheelchair ramp gives Kirkland hero more mobility to help others

Tony Lewendon has spent his life serving others. The 68 year old served 20 years in the British…

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Bellevue YMCA steps up to take over KTUB, organizations still need agreement

By Kevin Opsahl and Matt Phelps Kirkland Reporter The Kirkland City Council gave approval by a unanimous vote…

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Kirkland City Council narrows search for city manager position

During a special Kirkland City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 4 the council voted to interview five of…

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Woman seen slamming boy to ground and spanking him | Kirkland Police Blotter

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

Dale Berg prepares a pizza as co-worker Bryan Ohman looks on. Both work for Veraci Pizza.

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Emotional start to Kirkland Wednesday Market season

Most would not consider the opening day of a community market to be an emotional event. But those…

Brett Johnson

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Lee Johnson family recalls history of Kirkland Little League

Many words are associated the Lee Johnson family and Chevrolet dealership like community, generosity and Kirkland history. But…