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Kirkland resident Steve Lacey was killed by a drunk driver last summer on N.E. 85th Street in Kirkland. The driver who killed him faces up to 3 1/2 years in prison. New proposed legislation would stiffen penalties for DUI accidents resulting in vehicular homicide.

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Kirkland wife of DUI victim speaks out for new bill that would stiffen penalties

It was a very difficult holiday season for one Kirkland family. Nabila Lacey's husband, Steve, was killed by…

Opinion

Top Kirkland stories of 2011 | Editorial

The 2011 year in news for Kirkland had everything from “A”nnexation to “Z”oning codes disputes. But some of…

Skyler Skjelset

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Kirkland band Fleet Foxes nominated for Grammy

For most kids the last day of school is not a big deal - other than waiting for…

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Redmond man pleads not guilty in death of Kirkland cyclist

The Redmond man who struck and killed a Kirkland cyclist plead not guilty to charges of vehicular homicide…

LWIT librarians Cheyenne Roduin (right) and Heath Davis were both part of the state project to help schools like LWIT branch away from textbooks to help students save money.

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LWIT in Kirkland part of state program to curb cost of books

Struggling through college has become more a cliche than a problem with solutions.

Kirkland Police Department

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Someone steals Christmas packages from front porch | Kirkland Police Blotter

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

The City of Kirkland voted to purchase the old BNSF corridor seen here during the Connect Kirkland Treasure Hunt/Walk May 22.

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Kirkland City Council unanimously approves purchase of Eastside Rail Corridor for $5 million

The Kirkland City Council held a special meeting Monday to discuss many end-of-year issues but the biggest decision…

Friends and family of Bradley Nakatani stand vigil Friday afternoon at the intersection of Northeast 124th Street and 132nd Avenue Northeast

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Redmond man who killed Kirkland bicyclist charged with vehicular homicide, reckless driving

A Redmond man was charged with vehicular homicide and reckless driving on Monday for striking and killing a…

Friends and family of Bradley Nakatani stand vigil Friday afternoon at the intersection of Northeast 124th Street and 132nd Avenue Northeast

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Redmond man to be charged today in fatal DUI collision with Kirkland cyclist

A candlelight vigil was held Friday afternoon for a cyclist that was hit and killed early Thursday morning.…

The remains of a bike lay in the middle of the road at the intersection of 132nd Avenue Northeast and Northeast 124th Street after a cyclist was hit and killed early Thursday morning by an SUV.

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Bicyclist hit and killed in Kirkland early Thursday morning, closes busy intersection near Redmond border

An SUV struck and killed a bicyclist early Thursday morning at the intersection of 132nd Avenue Northeast and…

Kirkland Police Department

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Someone spray-painted obscene graffiti at Rose Hill Elementary | Kirkland Police Blotter

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

Oregon State Police stopped a Kirkland woman just outside of Salem and found five pounds of marijuana in her trunk.

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Oregon police stop Kirkland woman, find five pounds of marijuana

A Kirkland woman was arrested Monday night just outside of Salem, Ore. after Oregon State Police pulled her…

Kirkland father Solomon Metalwala

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Kirkland resident Solomon Metalwala granted custody of daughter, son still missing

Birthdays and Christmas are meant to be celebrated with family and friends. Thanks to a King County Court…

Kirkland resident Tom Phillips was killed on Saturday when his plane crashed in Michigan.

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Kirkland resident, Amazon executive Tom Phillips dies in Michigan plane crash

What was supposed to be a 4.5 mile, six-minute flight ended up taking the life of Kirkland resident…

King County Search and Rescue

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Police search Kirkland for missing 2-year-old Sky Metalwala

The search for 2-year-old Sky Metalwala continued Saturday, as authorities returned to Kirkland and volunteers handed out fliers…

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Redmond man sentenced to 40 months in prison for threatening Kirkland officials

A Redmond man who threatened the Mayor of Kirkland and other government officials has been sentenced to 40…

Scarlett Paxton

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19-year-old Kirkland woman’s death ruled a homicide; person of interest identified

Kirkland Police are now investigating the death of a 19-year-old woman in the Juanita neighborhood of Kirkland as…

Kirkland father Solomon Metalwala

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National group lobbies to return Sky Metalwala’s sister to father

Most feel the holiday season is a time for families to be together. But a judge will have…

Washington State Patrol officers investigate an area behind the Juanita Albertson's grocery store for evidence in the suspicious death of a 19-year-old woman.

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Kirkland police investigating suspicious death of woman who died from a neck wound

Kirkland Police are investigating the suspicious death of a 19-year-old woman who died from a neck wound early…

Election 2011

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Nixon declared winner of Kirkland City Council Position No. 4

The final race for Kirkland City Council was decided Tuesday, as former State Rep. Toby Nixon was declared…