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Chamber and KDA complete merger

The Kirkland Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously at its monthly luncheon Tuesday to complete the merger with the…

State Senator Rodney Tom answers a question from the audience during a candidate forum at the Woodmark Hotel.

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Kirkland Rotary, Chamber host 48th District candidate forum

Levity was rare as 48th District incumbents and hopefuls discussed the budget deficit, paying for the new State…

State Senator Rodney Tom answers a question from the audience during a candidate forum at the Woodmark Hotel.

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Kirkland Rotary, Chamber host 48th District candidate forum

Levity was rare as 48th District incumbents and hopefuls discussed the budget deficit, paying for the new State…

45th District candidates hold up 'yes' or 'no' signs in response to 'lightning round' questions during a forum at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland Tuesday.

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Candidates debate state budget, education at 45th District Forum in Kirkland

Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland was the site Tuesday night of a voters forum for the 45th…

45th District candidates hold up 'yes' or 'no' signs in response to 'lightning round' questions during a forum at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland Tuesday.

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Candidates debate state budget, education at 45th District Forum in Kirkland

Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland was the site Tuesday night of a voters forum for the 45th…

Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride

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Reporter informs Redmond man of charges in alleged threats against Kirkland Mayor, Assistant City Attorney

Redmond resident David Russell Myrland, who allegedly made threats to Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride and Assistant City Attorney…

Tim Eyman

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Mayor retracts statement on Eyman’s car-tab tax position

Any potential new tax is met with some hesitation on the part of citizens. But the potential car-tab…

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Parkplace zoning gets final approval from Kirkland Council

In a packed council chamber Tuesday night, the Kirkland City Council voted 5-2 to reaffirm zoning ordinances passed…

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City of Kirkland’s projected budget deficit balloons to $6-7 million

The continuing struggles of the economy are hitting the City of Kirkland’s budget once again as it will…

Margo Rossano (front) opened the first Montessori school on the Eastside in 1966. Since then

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Three generations of women bring Montessori to Eastside, and now Kirkland

Finding the right educational environment for a child is extremely important for many parents. For Margo Rossano, that…

The historic Argosy ferry boat MV Kirkland was damaged by a fire Aug. 28 and can not be salvaged.

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Historic Argosy ferry boat, MV Kirkland, can’t be salvaged

Argosy Cruises announced Monday that it will not be able to repair the historic MV Kirkland Ferry boat,…

The Kirkland Triathlon drew hundreds of athletes to Houghton Beach park Saturday morning and closed many streets throughout the city.

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Hundreds of athletes pack Houghton Beach for Kirkland Triathlon

The banks of Houghton Beach Park looked more like a close-up of a painting by Georges Seurat Saturday…

Kirkland Police Officer Jon Ishmael conducts an anti-fraud education class at Merrill Gardens for Kirkland seniors.

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Communication and education top priorities for Kirkland Police Officer Jon Ishmael

When Jon Ishmael was in the fourth grade, a bike-safety class changed his life and, in turn, the…

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Kirkland police searching for armed suspect in assault on bus driver

An incident on Saturday afternoon resulted in a search of the Kirkland Library and Heathman Hotel for an…

This is one of seven maps representing the seven choices in a survey posted on the City of Kirkland’s Web site for residents of the annexation area to vote on. They will also be the topic of discussions during community meetings this month and next.

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City of Kirkland to host community meetings for annexation area, survey to discuss new neighborhood boundaries

The division of the annexation area neighborhoods is one of great debate and consequences. The City of Kirkland…

The City of Kirkland purchased the My Home Wholesale building this week for $10.5 million. The city plans to use the real estate for a new public-safety building to keep up with the demands of annexation.

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City of Kirkland finalizes purchase of My Home Wholesale site

The sale of the My Home Wholesale building to the City of Kirkland was made official last week…

Guests wait in line to check-in on board the Argosy MV Kirkland during the Kirkland Downtown Association’s Annual Fall Ball and Flowerpot Fundraiser on Oct. 11

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Historic Argosy tour boat catches fire at Kirkland’s Marina Park

The historic Argosy tour boat M.V. Kirkland, that has become a fixture at Kirkland’s Marina Park, caught fire…

A player celebrates the 1982 Kirkland National Little League's World Series title on the cover of the promotional DVD for the 30 for 30 documentary 'Little Big Men.'

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ESPN documentary on 1982 Little League debuts Tuesday

At least 10 of the 14 players from the Kirkland baseball team that won the Little League World…

Artist Barbara Noonan creates a picture with soft pastels during Kirkland’s Second Thursday Art Walk in downtown Kirkland August 12.

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Art Walk gives Kirkland businesses a boost

Barbara Noonan stands on the sidewalk of Park Lane working with soft pastels as the hum of conversations…

James McClung posted this notice on the door of a Bellevue home

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Man connected with Kirkland squatter targets more Eastside homes

Kirkland police arrested a woman in June for squatting in a $3.2 million mansion in the Market neighborhood.…