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Volunteers from ParentMap join the women of the Terese Smith Howard heritage circle to help tie bows to the wreaths and prepare them for selling. Photo courtesy of Maureen Taasin
Kirkland women fundraise together to help connect families...
By Stephanie Quiroz • December 9, 2019 8:30 am

Goodwin Connections members expect to sell $10,000 worth of wreaths.

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Photo courtesy of Assistance League of the Eastside                                Assistance League of the Eastside’s Holiday Home Tour will take place on Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Kirkland.
Assistance League’s Holiday Home Tour set for Dec....
By Stephanie Quiroz • December 2, 2019 8:30 am

The tour will include four decorate homes.

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KCLS libraries are boycotting Macmillan eBooks. KCLS is no longer buying Macmillan eBooks as of Nov. 1. Photo courtesy of KCLS Facebook
King County Library System boycotts Macmillan eBooks
By Stephanie Quiroz • November 18, 2019 8:30 am

The KCLS boycott began Nov. 1.

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Photo courtesy of Sharon Sherrard                                KIN’s annual Alternative Gift Fair will take place Nov. 16 at Peter Kirk Community Center from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Kirkland Interfaith Network to host annual Alternative Gift...
By Stephanie Quiroz • November 12, 2019 8:30 am

The gift fair will take place on Nov. 16.

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Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo                                Kirkland Council Candidates participated in a forum hosted by Lutheran Peace Fellowship in collaboration with Faith Action Network and Indivisible Kirkland on Oct. 14. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo
Kirkland council candidates talk racial equity, gun control,...
By Stephanie Quiroz • October 17, 2019 8:30 am

The event was held at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church on Oct. 14.

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File photo                                Eastside Welcoming Week will be hosting over 30 events to support diverse communities and build relationships among neighbors from Sept. 13 -22.
Eastside cities join together to celebrate Welcoming Week
By Stephanie Quiroz • September 13, 2019 8:30 am

Eastside Welcoming Week to take place Sept. 13-22.

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Photo courtesy of Neelam Chahlia                                 Redmond’s Neelam Chahlia crowned as Mrs. Washington America and competing for the national Mrs. America title on Aug. 26.
Redmond’s Chahlia to compete for Mrs. America 2020...
By Stephanie Quiroz • August 14, 2019 5:00 pm

Mrs. Washington America winner says her journey embodies the ‘American Dream.’

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Friends and family gathered at the 1000 Lights Water Lantern Festival at Juanita Beach Park on Aug. 10. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo
1,000 Lights Water Lantern Festival comes to Kirkland
By Stephanie Quiroz • August 14, 2019 2:40 pm

Hundreds gather at Juanita Beach Park for a night of community on Aug. 10.

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Doreen Marchione at her retirement celebration in 2017. File photo
Former Kirkland deputy mayor Doreen Marchione dies at...
By Stephanie Quiroz • July 30, 2019 2:30 pm

Marchione served as Redmond councilmember and mayor as well.

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Friendship Adventures is hosting its 7th annual charity golf tournament on July 29 at Cedarcrest Golf Course in Marysville. Photo courtesy of Friendship Adventures
Kirkland’s Friendship Adventures to host 7th Annual charity...
By Stephanie Quiroz • July 25, 2019 8:30 am

The golf tournament will be held on July 27 at Cedarcrest Golf Course in Marysville.

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Attendees take a closer look at the new Eastrail logo and tagline, “Let’s Connect” on July 20 in Redmond. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo
East Rail Corridor is now Eastrail
By Stephanie Quiroz • July 23, 2019 8:30 am

Eastrail will be an uninterrupted 42-mile trail connected to Link light rail opening on the Eastside in 2023.

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Kirkland resident Elizabeth Standal holds broken heart at the Lights for Liberty Vigil on July 12. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo
Lights for Liberty Vigil in Kirkland protests conditions...
By Stephanie Quiroz • July 17, 2019 8:30 am

The Kol Ami congregation gathered July 12 for the Lights for Liberty Vigil, calling for an end “human concentration camps.”

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Kirkland organizations receive Get Active Stay Active grants
Kirkland organizations receive Get Active Stay Active grants
By Stephanie Quiroz • July 10, 2019 1:30 pm

The City of Kirkland, Imagine Housing are among the recipients.

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Celebrating the Fourth on the Eastside
Celebrating the Fourth on the Eastside
By Stephanie Quiroz • July 3, 2019 5:30 am

Americans all over the country including the Eastside region will gather on July 4 to celebrate Independence Day. The Fourth…

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The Kol Ami congregation walking 12 miles to their new shared space in Kirkland on June 29.
A 12-mile stroll with the Scroll
By Stephanie Quiroz • July 2, 2019 8:30 am

Kol Ami : A Center for Jewish Life moves to Kirkland.

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Kirkland Transition Academy partners with Chick-fil-A
Kirkland Transition Academy partners with Chick-fil-A
By Stephanie Quiroz • June 21, 2019 1:30 pm

Chick-fil-A is the first for-profit business to partner with the LWSD academy.

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Sustainability in action at LWSD
Sustainability in action at LWSD
By Stephanie Quiroz • June 10, 2019 9:30 am

Rockwell elementary’s outdoor classroom is one of many ways schools are going green.

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Juanita Friday Market opens June 7
Juanita Friday Market opens June 7
By Stephanie Quiroz • June 4, 2019 8:30 am

The market runs every Friday through Sept. 27.

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Kirkland Girl Scout troop raises funds to travel to Europe
Kirkland Girl Scout troop raises funds to travel...
By Stephanie Quiroz • May 30, 2019 8:30 am

The scouts will travel to Europe from June 25 – July 9.

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Stephanie Quiroz/staff photos                                Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce celebrates with owner Kimberly Johansen, the Empowered Pregnancy team, friends, and family on the grand opening of Empowered Pregnancy, PLLC on May 9.
Second out-of-hospital birth center comes to Kirkland
By Stephanie Quiroz • May 15, 2019 4:30 pm

Community welcomed Empowered Pregnancy Birth Center and Women’s Wellness Clinic on May 9.

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Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo                                Annie Crawley visited Mark Twain Elementary and encouraged students to be a voice. Her presentation, “Our Ocean and You” inspires students to protect the world and save the ocean.
‘Ocean Annie’ Crawley speaks at Kirkland’s Twain elementary...
By Stephanie Quiroz • April 26, 2019 8:30 am

Annie Crawley encourages students to be the change in the world.

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From left: Flower Pot program chair Anne Hess, KDA executive director Michael Friedline, and Flower Pot program chair Kathy Feek pose near flower pots in downtown Kirkland with a sample of the new plaques. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.
Looking to adopt a flower pot?
By Stephanie Quiroz • April 22, 2019 8:30 am

Kirkland Downtown Association continues to keep downtown beautiful and vibrant.

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St. Jude Parish members assembled Need Kits with hygiene products at the annual Service Day on March 30. Need Kits were also assembled by elders of 10 assisted living communities. The elderly also donated motivational art cards to put inside each kit. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo
St. Jude’s Service Day Program helps combat poverty
By Stephanie Quiroz • April 16, 2019 8:30 am

The annual service day helps organizations that help Eastside communities experiencing poverty and abuse.

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