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Two Sense | Who will lead the City of Kirkland next?

The filing period to run for city or county council is June 6-10 and we are all looking…

This map shows the City of Kirkland after the June 1 annexation. The area in yellow are the new neighborhoods

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Governor signs bill that removes costly requirement for annexation census in Kirkland

Kirkland City officials today praised Gov. Gregoire for signing Senate Bill (SB) 5505, which creates an alternative to…

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Seattle men charged in Bellevue, Redmond and Kirkland burglaries, could also face charges in Sony Online Entertainment server theft

An investigation into identity theft and fraud has led to two Seattle men being charged in multiple Eastside…

Some of the affected families stand in Michael Heslop's backyard in 2009

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Kirkland residents slap city, Puget Sound Energy with $2.7 million lawsuit over substation

The dispute between nine homeowners, Puget Sound Energy and the City of Kirkland over the Juanita substation has…

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Violent fugitive arrested near Kirkland thanks to a Washington’s Most Wanted tip

Coordination between four different groups resulted in a violet fugitive's arrest on Mother's Day. Chester Marshall was captured…

Northwest University President Joseph Castleberry

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Update | Old Seahawks’ facility renamed for former Kirkland Mayor Randall K. Barton

Randall Barton has contributed a lot of time and energy to the City of Kirkland. He served on…

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Kirkland woman arrested for biting man in the face | 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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Two sense | Celebration of Osama bin Laden is about justice – not death

In the hours after President Obama announced that Navy SEALs had killed Osama bin Laden, crowds spontaneously gathered…

Former Kirkland Mayor Doris Cooper died on Friday at the age of 85. This photo of Cooper was taken in 2008.

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First woman Mayor of Kirkland Doris Cooper dies at 85

Doris Munz Cooper was an outspoken member of the Kirkland community. From her days on the Houghton Community…

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Utility rates for Kirkland’s annexation area to increase up to 10.5 percent thanks to franchise agreements

The City of Kirkland is preparing to enter into a franchise agreement with the Woodinville Water District (WWD)…

The boundaries of the Finn Hill Parks and Recreation District run from Lake Washington on the west and south

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Finn Hill Parks and Recreation District seeks candidates for two positions

Election season is starting with candidates beginning to file for office and fund raising already underway for some…

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Drunk man arrested for grabbing restaurant manager, eating other patron’s food | Kirkland Police Blotter

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

One of the largest real-estate sales in Kirkland's history

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Sale of office complex marks one of largest real-estate sales in Kirkland’s history

One of the largest real-estate sales in Kirkland's history, Kilroy Realty purchased the Plaza at Yarrow Bay for…

This cold case playing card led to an arrest in the 32-year-old murder investigation of Bothell High School graduate Susan Schawrz.

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Queen of hearts prompts cold case arrest, Kirkland father recalls daughter’s 1979 murder

Susan Schwarz may have been the queen of her father's heart, but it was her place as the…

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Kirkland man charged with molesting a 4-year-old Kent girl in 2004

A Kirkland man has been charged with first-degree child molestation, accused of sexual contact with the 4-year-old daughter…

Kirkland resident Jayvone Jerome Blake was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2010 death of Marquise Brown.

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Kirkland resident Jayvone Jerome Blake convicted of first-degree murder

Kirkland resident Jayvone Jerome Blake was convicted of first-degree murder in a Snohomish County courtroom Monday in the…

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Kirkland man arrested for child rape; Kirkland man arrested for carrying loaded gun into Kirkland Municipal Court | 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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Annexation area street lights could cost Kirkland additional $144,000 a year

There are several issues that have to be ironed out before annexation can take place on June 1.…

Former astronaut Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar speaks with a guest of the Lake Washington Schools Foundation Benefit Luncheon held at Juanita High School on Wednesday. Dunbar was the key note speaker for the event.

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Former astronaut Dunbar speaks at Lake Washington Schools Foundation luncheon in Kirkland

The Lake Washington Schools Foundation set its sights on the stars during its sixth annual "A Legacy for…

A gardener fills a garden plot with soil at the new First Fruits Community Garden

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How does your garden grow? New community pea patch sprouts up at Kirkland church

Take some lumber, a little soil, seeds and add some caring members of the Kirkland community and a…