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City of Kirkland considering new measure to tackle public records influx

The Kirkland City Council reviewed a public disclosure ordinance draft at a council retreat early February to discuss,…

An architect’s rendering of the Lake Street Place development

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Kirkland residents appeal large downtown project, ask city for moratorium | Update

Kirkland residents have appealed a January Design Review Board approval for the Lake Street Place development in downtown.

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Couple arrested for stealing credit cards, alcohol from woman’s purse | Kirkland Police Blotter

Between Feb. 8-14 the Kirkland Police Department reported 657 traffic violations (five DUIs), 28 school zone traffic violations,…

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Man arrested for theft, aggressive panhandling at Walgreens | Kirkland Police Blotter

Between Jan. 31 through Feb. 7, the Kirkland Police Department reported 724 traffic violations (nine DUIs), 38 school…

Jacob Kukuk speaks at a Feb. 8 pro-gun rally in Olympia with other organizations that are set to defend the 2nd Amendment.

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Kirkland among many cities in controversial gun control issue

Among the many jurisdictions, organizations and forces across the nation debating the issue of gun control versus protecting…

The Loomis House Bed and Breakfast suite includes a sitting area and bedroom that are divided by French doors. This is the city’s only bed and breakfast.

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Kirkland’s only bed and breakfast offers personal experience

Pianists, university professors and a brain radiologist are just a few of the patrons Barbara Loomis has housed…

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Man flees scene following high-speed chase that ends in Kirkland

Washington State Patrol troopers arrested a man in Kirkland who tried to evade local police during a high…

Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride sits on her living room couch at her home in the Moss Bay neighborhood. McBride has spent more than a decade on the Kirkland City Council but will not seek reelection in the fall.

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Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride announces she won’t seek reelection

Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride announced this week that she will not run for reelection on the Kirkland City…

Finn Hill Neighborhood Alliance board member Ellen Haas

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City of Kirkland buys 6 acres of land, furthers FHNA’s preservation goals

The Kirkland City Council will likely approve the purchase of a 6 acre piece of land, deemed the…

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Kirkland police nab residential burglar in Finn Hill neighborhood

Kirkland police arrested a residential burglar at around 8:45 a.m. Tuesday in the North Finn Hill neighborhood.

Kirkland firefighters respond to a Houghton townhouse fire Monday night.

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Kirkland firefighters put out Houghton house fire

One Kirkland resident was able to escape a kitchen fire Monday night before Kirkland firefighters arrived at the…

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Man caught stealing sex toys | Kirkland Police Blotter

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

Kirkland resident Jim Zimmerman

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Fire victim meets people who helped save his life at his Kirkland home | Slideshow

When one Kirkland man awoke to his blaring house alarm on Jan. 5 he was groggy and slightly…

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FBI arrests five suspects in Kirkland bank robbery, several other banks | Update

Five people suspected of robbing several banks in three states - including a Kirkland Wells Fargo Bank last…

Imagine Housing’s Totem Lake Senior Apartments project will provide low-income seniors

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Affordable housing projects taking shape in Kirkland

Although Kirkland is known for having beautiful lakeside mansions, throughout the next few years, Kirklanders can expect a…

A panhandler stands at the intersection of Northeast 124th Street and 116th Avenue Northeast in the Totem Lake neighborhood on Friday seeking money from strangers.

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Hard times on Kirkland streets: Some want panhandling banned, while others more sympathetic

Jim’s daily goal is to secure his half of $66.75. After that, he can breathe easy. After that,…

Kirkland firefighters responded to a van rollover

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Kirkland firefighters save man trapped under vehicle

Kirkland firefighters saved a 58-year-old man trapped under his vehicle in the Highlands neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon.

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Five minors arrested for underage drinking | 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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Vehicle stolen from Kirkland motel found among ammo, firearms and jewels

A Snohomish County task force made some big arrests after police tracked a stolen vehicle to its thieves.

Members of the Lake Washington United Methodist Church and Camp Unity Eastside

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Kirkland man creates new gathering place for community

Very rarely do people open a book, become inspired and put a plan into action, but this is…