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This slide in 2010 threatened multiple homes and an access road on Goat Hill in north Kirkland.

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City assessing landslide-hazardous areas of Kirkland

The city of Kirkland is currently assessing the risk of landslide hazardous areas.

Matilda Colon

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Farmers markets open for 2014 season in Kirkland

Two markets opened last week in Kirkland with high hopes for improved sales as well as weather.

City of Kirkland

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Survey shows lack of support for Kirkland purchase of 9/11 sculpture

Kirkland residents overwhelming rejected the proposed 9/11 memorial sculpture in a city survey.

City of Kirkland

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City of Kirkland awards contract for interim trail construction

The Kirkland City Council has approved a $2 million contract with Rodarte Construction, Inc. for construction of the…

A golf cap seized by police during their search warrant on a Kirkland man's residence.

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Golf addiction leads to Kirkland man’s arrest

A 26-year-old Kirkland man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly burglarizing a golf course shop in May and stealing…

Kirkland Police Department

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Woman assaults mother and one-year old son | Kirkland Police Blotter

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

Local musician Geoffrey Castle performs at the Wilde Rover

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Castle, providing Wilde nights at the Rover since 2008

If electric violinist Geoffrey Castle has his way, he will always play the Wilde Rover.

Richard Atlig stands next to a Sequoia tree on his property in the Kirkland Highlands neighborhood. His property is a part of the Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra gardens tour

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Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra resurrects garden tour

The Kirkland-based Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra (LWSO) plans to resurrect an Eastside tradition featuring private gardens throughout the…

Students from Lakeview Elementary spend time with a resident at Merrill Gardens senior living center.

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A social studies lesson at Merrill Gardens

Second graders from Lakeview Elementary have had the opportunity to play reporter as part of their social studies…

Gallery owner Jim Russell catalogs a new piece his business received from China.

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New Kirkland art gallery filled with Asian history

Ming’s Zen Gallery’s move to Totem Lake Malls in Kirkland marks what its owners hope is the final…

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City considering bid for 9/11 memorial sculpture

The city of Kirkland is set to bid on a 9/11 memorial bronze sculpture that could possibly be…

Kirkland Police Department

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SexxyAlicia says he is just a friend | Kirkland Police Blotter

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

The new Kirkland Public Safety Building is located in the Totem Lake Neighborhood behind Fred Meyer.

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Police and Courts begin move into new Kirkland Justice Center

The grand opening of the Kirkland Public Safety Building (KPSB) this Saturday will present the Kirkland Police Department…

Elaine Loveland and her granddaughter at a Seahawks rally in Kirkland.

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Kirkland woman battles breast cancer while arranging daughter’s wedding

For a mother, planning a daughter’s wedding can be stressful.

Ben & Jerry’s cofounder Ben Cohen stands with a signature gatherer for I-1329 on Tuesday at the Kirkland store.

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Ben & Jerry’s cofounder visits Kirkland store, promotes I-1329

Sixteen states have voted in favor of a Constitutional amendment to limit corporate donations in elections, and Ben…

TJ Martinell

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Martinell joins Reporter staff | Editorial

Since I am new to this newspaper, though not new to journalism, an introduction of sorts seems to…

Kirkland Police Department

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Woman arrested for blogging about ex-boyfriend | Kirkland Police Blotter

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

This SUV was hit by a Sound Transit bus in May of 2013 on the I-405 carpool overpass in the Totem Lake neighborhood of Kirkland. The accident took the lives of Robert and Elizabeth Rotta of Bellevue. A recent Washington State Patrol report recommends charges against the bus driver.

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Family of victims file suit in deadly 2013 Kirkland bus accident

A Sound Transit bus driver, who is facing possible charges for vehicular homicide, is also being sued by…

Protesters gather in Kirkland May 15 to protest the FCC's vote to change the rules on net neutrality.

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Protesters gather in Kirkland as FCC votes to change net neutrality rules

A protest of 20-30 people was held Thursday in Kirkland against the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), as it…

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Man arrested for assault following high school baseball game | Kirkland Police Blotter

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