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Lake Washington High School participates in the College Board AP Capstone™ Diploma Program

Lake Washington High School (LWHS) is one of approximately 1,500 schools worldwide to implement the AP Capstone™ diploma…

An artistic rendering of what the Totem Lake Connector Bridge could look like. Courtesy of the city of Kirkland

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Kirkland previews Totem Lake Connector Bridge designs

The city will hold an open house to showcase the design progression on Feb. 7.

Letters to the Editor

Vote yes on the bond and levies | Letter

LWSD is growing rapidly, and schools are already overcrowded, with many portable classrooms in use.

Letters to the Editor

Levy games | Letter

On Feb. 13, we have a special election. Looking at the ballot, the only items are school levy…

How schools will be funded | Cartoon

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How schools will be funded | Cartoon

This week’s cartoon.

Woman arrested after drunkenly leading an entourage to her daughter’s home | Police blotter for Jan. 18-22

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Woman arrested after drunkenly leading an entourage to her daughter’s home | Police blotter for Jan. 18-22

The blotter feature is a description of a small selection of police incidents and calls to the Kirkland…

Letters to the Editor

LWSD’s Prop. 1: Funding basic education vs. enrichment? | Letter

With schools set to receive more state funding, LWSD should adjust its Prop. 1 levy.

Maggard notches school record, leads NCAA in 3,000 meters

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Maggard notches school record, leads NCAA in 3,000 meters

Utah State University senior Dillon Maggard, a Lake Washington High alumnus, won the 3,000 meters last weekend at…

Local birders help count birds during a 2017 survey. <em>Mick Thompson, Eastside Audubon</em>

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Eastside Audubon prepares for Great Bird Count

Eastside Audubon asks locals to help count the birds on the Eastside to create scientific data.

Eight Northwest University athletes earn major academic honors

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Eight Northwest University athletes earn major academic honors

A total of 122 Cascade Collegiate Conference student-athletes in the winter sports of men’s and women’s basketball and…

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Kirkland residents invited to apply to advisory boards by Feb. 15

Kirkland has adult vacancies and a youth vacancy on several of its advisory boards and commissions.

Life

Upcoming events announced in the Jan. 24 issue of This Week in Kirkland

The following items can also be found in the Jan. 24 edition of the This Week in Kirkland…

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According to Healthgrades, EvergreenHealth is among top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for clinical performance

Healthgrades recently released its annual Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ list, and EvergreenHealth was one of just…

StoryBook Theater partners with Hopelink to host toy parade during holiday musical

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StoryBook Theater partners with Hopelink to host toy parade during holiday musical

For the third holiday season, StoryBook Theater, the professional musical touring arm of Studio East, partnered with Hopelink…

AT&T celebrates store opening in Kirkland

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AT&T celebrates store opening in Kirkland

AT&T celebrated the opening of its Kirkland store on Jan. 20 with an event aimed at welcoming local…

By Frank Shiers

Opinion

More than one type of lethal injection | Cartoon

This week’s cartoon.

Life

Montana State University announces honor roll for fall semester 2017

Kirkland residents Jillian Hayden and Annemarie Phan earned spots on Montana State University’s undergraduate honor roll for fall…

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Kirkland local makes Dean’s List at Fairfield University

Kirkland resident Harrison McGovern made Fairfield University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester.

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Kirkland students earn place on Dean’s List at Gonzaga University

The following Kirkland residents have earned a place on Gonzaga University’s Dean’s List for fall semester 2017. Students…

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Local residents make President’s List at Gonzaga University

The following Kirkland residents have earned a spot on the Gonzaga University President’s List for fall semester 2017.…