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Kirkland resident helps refugees access services in new country
Moving to a new country is not easy. There is a new culture to become accustomed to, new…
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How to talk to kids about school threats
With five threats in about a week on the Eastside — four of which occurred at schools —…
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Kirkland veterinarians help treat canine Bob, a key part of veteran’s life
Andrew Brim and his dog Bob recently celebrated their first year together.
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Northwest Unviersity grad, author discusses how to graduate from college early, save money
Kate Stephens’ family let her know that they did not have any money for her to go to…
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Lake Washington School District now fourth largest in the state
Lake Washington School District’s (LWSD) enrollment grew by 1,114 students last year, from 26,716 students in 2014 to…
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More than 600 officials, business leaders, celebrate 10th anniversary of Leadership Eastside
On Monday, more than 600 elected officials, business owners, nonprofit agency representatives and others from the greater Eastside…
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LWSD task force tackles growing enrollment issues
The Lake Washington School District’s (LWSD) Long-Term Facilities Task Force recently came out with a number of recommendations…
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Hopelink connects clients with energy assistance programs
About four years ago, Sarah Wright lost her job. At the time, she had two children — one…
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Reporter editorial cartoonist reacts to Charlie Hebdo shooting
When Frank Shiers Jr. first learned about the shooting at the French satirical magazine,Charlie Hebdo, on Jan. 7…
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Sen. Hill is ready to tackle challenges in his second term
After running in the most expensive legislative race in the state’s history — and coming out victorious —…
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PSE nears completion of first phase of its Energize Eastside project
After more than a year of working with the community, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is starting to wrap…
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LWSD proposes to redirect funds to combat overcrowding
On Monday, the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) board of directors unanimously voted to reallocate unspent funds from…
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Political battle for Senate seat heats up with Supreme Court decision
On Sept. 11, the Washington State Supreme Court issued a court order, holding the state Legislature in contempt…
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LWSD students raise their average scores on state standardized tests
Lake Washington School District (LWSD) students improved their average scores on state standardized tests in many grades in…
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Kirkland resident attends math Olympiad in South Africa
Caleb Ji participated in his first math competition when he was in fourth grade.
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Kirkland bus riders will benefit from Metro’s reduced-fare program
In March 2015, King County Metro will implement a reduced-fare program for lower-income bus riders.
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Eastside agencies offer support for people with mental illness
Growing up, Barb Thompson was seen as a shy and quiet kid. She spent a lot of time…
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LWSD board passes 2014-15 budget unanimously
On Monday night, the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) board of directors unanimously voted to pass the budget.
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Eastside first responders brush up rescue skills during trench training
Shortly after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, crews from Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland and Mercer Island fire departments responded to…
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Friends set up fundraiser for Lake Washington High School grad following accident
The Internet and social networking websites such as Facebook have allowed people to keep in touch and reconnect…