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Council approves zoning on home height restrictions in PAA
The Kirkland City Council voted 5-2 to adopt the city’s recommendations for zoning in the Proposed Annexation Areas…
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Position 5 council candidates speak on issues | Part 1 of series
The primary election for Position No. 5 on the Kirkland City Council will take place Aug. 18
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Kirkland man to head world’s largest solar plant
From his own Kirkland home to the world's largest solar plant, Howard Trott believes in building with the…
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Council pushes back vote to put utility tax increase on ballot
The Kirkland City Council pushed back a vote to put a proposed utility tax on the Nov. 3…
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Tent City draws no opposition; acceptance double-edge sword
Opposition to homeless encampments such as Tent City 4, which will make its return to Kirkland's Holy Spirit…
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Wright withdraws from Lake Washington School Board race
The race for Lake Washington School Board Director, District No. 4 this November was set to pit the…
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UPDATED| Kingsgate casino OK’d as council considers PAA issues
In a city that has forbid card rooms within city limits, the gambling tables have turned.
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Assault in Kingsgate park raises questions about safety
For nine teenagers in the Kingsgate neighborhood, the night of April 4 has become a nightmare that neither…
Sports
Pool’s savior comes in the form of a WAVE
Juanita Pool to stay open, four high school swim teams’ futures are secured.
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Fireworks could go up in smoke for annexation area
For some, the Fourth of July is full of excitement with loud bangs and bright colorful explosions.
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Historic landmark Nettleton Mansion restored, put up for sale
Housing developments and preserving a city’s history don’t normally go hand-in-hand. Older structures are sometimes knocked down to…
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Kirkland Transportation Committee recommends naming N.E. 116th Street overpass for Nielson
Two years and two days after Kollin Nielson was struck by a drunk driver and killed while working…
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A symphony for the senses
Kirkland resident Dolly Turner’s garden will be featured in the Eastside’s garden tour.
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WASL is out: Dorn replaces controversial test
There will be no more waffling over the WASL – at least under that name. The battle over…
Sports
Impact from across town
Juanita High School hosted the first annual spring football scrimmage between the Rebels and Lake Washington Saturday. The…
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Straight As on last report card after 42 years in classroom
Pat Vigeland graduated from the first grade on Friday - after 23 years at Mark Twain Elementary.
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Smiley withdraws from Kirkland City Council race
Kirkland Parks Board Member John Smiley has withdrawn from the race for position No. 3 on the Kirkland…
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Board to approve annexation for November ballot
The Washington State Boundary Review Board (BRB) for King County has cemented the Kirkland City Council's decision to…
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Nixon to run for Fire Commissioner
Former State Rep. Toby Nixon of Kirkland's 45th District has found a new direction in public life. Nixon…