On Saturday, voters overwhelmed precinct caucuses around the district, and the state, to voice their preferences for the GOP primary candidate.
On a hot summer’s afternoon in the shade, four dogs wait as a young boy is lifted out of his wheelchair and camp counselors carry him over to where the dogs stand calmly.
Living in a tent carries a plethora of challenges on a sunny day. Add freezing rain, chilly wind, and an icy layer of snow and most people ditch the thought faster than they can shout, “snow-pocalypse!”
Four years ago, Kirkland received national attention when ABC’s show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” renovated a Kirkland home.
Family and friends of 19-year-old Scarlett Paxton gathered on Thursday night outside the Juanita Starbucks to remember the Kirkland woman, who was found dead by her boyfriend early on Nov. 30.
Mourners packed around a table covered with candles, flowers, and photos of Paxton. Many in attendance held candles, and tearfully shared memories of Paxton, who was a graduate of BEST High School in Kirkland.
Anyone who has broken a bone, snagged a stitch-worthy cut, or even sparred with a flu virus understands that health care insurance is important.
Funding for the arts in Kirkland and throughout King County is dwindling – probably not a surprise to most.
Approximately 95 residents packed into St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Kirkland to observe the Kirkland City Council candidate forum Wednesday night.
On Saturday, 339 swimmers took to the choppy waters of Lake Washington from the shores of Marina Park in Kirkland.
As the weather grows warmer, walkers and joggers increasingly utilize Kirkland trails. Local trails such as those at Cotton Hill Park and Crestwoods Park have been renovated in the last few years, thanks to volunteers.
Stu Clarke stands apart as one of Kirkland’s most cheerful and willing volunteers. In 2008, he donated more than 100 hours toward building a turnpike at the Cotton Hill Park trail site, and regularly checks up on several Kirkland trails.
Tucked in a quiet, forested corner a few blocks from the busy freeway, warmth is materializing amidst this cooler July at the Madison House Retirement and Assisted Living.
During the last month, Madison House residents have worked nimbly to create 30 fleece blankets that were donated to Evergreen Hospice on July 19.
Jason Gardiner will challenge incumbent Bob Sternoff for the Kirkland City Council position No. 2 in the primary election on Aug. 16. Gardiner seeks to represent the recently annexed region of Kirkland.
“I knew that they weren’t adding seats, even though we’re doubling in size,” he said, “I felt this was an opportunity to make an area representative.”
The annexation figures strongly in his plans for Kirkland, if elected. He views the addition of Finn Hill, North Juanita and Kingsgate neighborhoods as the top issue facing the city.
The Kirkland Nationals faced off against the Kirkland Americans for the first-ever Little League City Championship on Wednesday.
An estimated 1,500 people will walk along the Lake Washington waterfront from Marina Park to Carillon Point this Saturday. The walk supports the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and is estimated to be one of the largest in the nation.
