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Kirkland resident Liala Dibeh speaks at a forum in front of more than 600 people in Tukwila Nov. 23. The forum gave the community a chance to let legislators know what people with disabilities need.

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Disabled Microsoft employee makes case for funding

Kirkland resident Laila Dibeh is proud of the 18 years she has worked in the mail room of…

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Woman who stabbed boyfriend’s ex 18 times is convicted murderer

The Seattle woman who stabbed another female 18 times in the parking garage of the Gateway office building…

This map shows what could be the new City of Kirkland with the annexation area in yellow.

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Kirkland annexation fails, could go back to city council

All election results were certified Tuesday, including the defeat of the annexation of Finn Hill, North Juanita and…

1. Glass artist Benjamin Moore talks with guests under his newest piece ‘Celebrating Knowledge

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Things are looking up for renovated Library: Expansion includes a two-story ‘quiet room’

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Close friend G.G. Getz addresses the crowd at the Kirkland Performance Center during a tribute to Kirkland legend Chuck Morgan

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Community remembers Chuck Morgan who ‘lived his dream’ in Kirkland

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Budget cuts will run deep for Kirkland government, programs

The idea of going to Kirkland City Hall on an average week day just to find out it…

Juanita High School senior Kelly Tannhauser won the 500-freestyle during the state swim meet Saturday at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way.

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Juanita takes six state titles, second as a team

It came down to two rival KingCo teams during the 3A State Swim Meet Saturday at the King…

This map shows what could be the new City of Kirkland with the annexation area in yellow.

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Annexation losing by 11 votes, latest election results show

Some people think their vote doesn’t matter. The ongoing ballot count for the annexation of North Juanita, Kingsgate…

More than 600 people stand in a line that wraps around the Fred Meyer building as they wait for an H1N1 vaccine Wednesday. The Kirkland pharmacy had just 250 vaccines.

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Hundreds line up for H1N1 vaccine at Kirkland pharmacies

Kimmy Simmons waited and waited and waited with her young son Payton. This was the third time Simmons,…

This map shows what could be the new City of Kirkland with the annexation area in yellow.

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Annexation: Kirkland population could nearly double, but budget problems linger

Two big wind storms swept through the region last week. A low pressure system brought wind gusts to…

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“Fab four” rock council election

After years of discord amongst Kirkland City Council members, the council is set for some unity. During an…

King County executive candidate Susan Hutchison speaks with campaign supporters during an election night gathering at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue Nov. 3.

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Constantine defeats Hutchison for King County executive, other results

Constantine defeats Hutchison for King County executive, other results King County Councilmember Dow Constantine defeated former KIRO news…

Suzanne Basharaheil

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Local skater performs in Disney on Ice production

Ice skating is in 19-year-old Suzanne Basharaheil’s blood. Her cousin Glenn Armstrong is a former two-time national champion…

Juanita running back Cole Graves break a tackle at Islander stadium on his way to the end zone against Mercer Island.

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Rebels crush Mercer Island 39-7 behind Laufasa’s three touchdowns

The Juanita High School football team defeated Mercer Island, 39-7, Friday at Islander Stadium behind running back Jerimiah…

Comedian Harland Williams will play Laughs Comedy Spot Nov. 19-21.

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Hollywood’s funny man, Harland Williams, to rib-tickle Kirkland again

Harland Williams is coming to Laughs Comedy Spot Nov. 19-21 to woo crowds. But according to the funny…

Tansey Lystad took first at the 3A District meet.

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Lystad wins district cross country meet

Juanita High School’s Tansey Lystad knew she would have to run faster than ever before to win the…

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Google engine makes tracks in Kirkland on opening day

Pool tables, rooms to play card games, a rock climbing wall, free milk shakes and bean-bag chairs are…

One of the neighbors to the new Puget Sound Energy Juanita substation gazes up at the 23 foot wall that was constructed just 13 feet from her back fence.

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PSE substation sparks neighbors’ anger in Juanita

Kirkland resident Micheal Heslop says that staring at the 23-foot wall just behind his back yard is nothing…

Fifteen former mayors and council members wrote an open letter last week to urge Kirkland citizens to vote for Doreen Marchione for city council position 7.

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15 former city officials make plea to oust Hodgson

A group of 15 former Kirkland mayors and city council members wrote an open letter last week to…

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Outburst prompts wake-up call for city code of ethics

Heated arguments and ethical investigations have plagued the Kirkland City Council in recent years – the Oct. 20…