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Man arrested for stealing watermelon, a page protector, toys and more | Police blotter for July 1-4

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Man arrested for stealing watermelon, a page protector, toys and more | Police blotter for July 1-4

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

By Frank Shiers

Opinion

If superheroes were real | Cartoon

Who’s your favorite superhero?

Local industrial facilities honored for environmental compliance in 2016

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Local industrial facilities honored for environmental compliance in 2016

Business practices that support a vibrant economy while protecting regional water quality earned environmental awards for 76 local…

Western Washington University rowers Chloe Burns (right) — a 2014 Lake Washington High graduate — and Karisa Stapp have snagged All-American honors. Stapp is a 2014 Mount Baker High graduate. They will be seniors next year. Courtesy of Western Washington University

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LW graduate Burns rows to First Team All-American spot

Courtesy of Western Washington University

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Kirkland native to lead 14th Military Police Brigade

Kirkland native Col. Curtis Schroeder returned to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. to assume the next step of leadership…

The Juanita Baseball Club’s 13U Pony team went undefeated in the Kirkland Fireworks Tournament. Pictured top row, left to right, is coach Jeff Trautmann, Luke Davidson, Parker Bredice, Logan Johnson, Jackson Wojcicki, James Koop, Cooper Kennison, coach Jeff Carr and coach Tom Funk; front row, left to right, Jack Neal, Adonis Baker, Blake Hamilton, Ben McKay, Colton Funk, Gavin Lanphear and Izaiah Mitchell. Courtesy photo

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Juanita 13U Pony squad shines in baseball tournament

The Juanita Baseball Club’s 13U Pony team went undefeated in the Kirkland Fireworks Tournament. Pictured top row, left…

City Tourism Development Committee seeks applicants

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City Tourism Development Committee seeks applicants

The City of Kirkland’s Tourism Development Committee has one adult vacancy for an unexpired term, ending March 31,…

Man arrested for punching bouncer at pub | Police blotter for June 23-29

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Man arrested for punching bouncer at pub | Police blotter for June 23-29

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

Help improve Kirkland’s stormwater treatment | Letter

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Help improve Kirkland’s stormwater treatment | Letter

Have you ever done something for your community? Well, the International Community School’s sixth graders have.

Thank you Kirkland community | Letter

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Thank you Kirkland community | Letter

We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation for the community’s kindness to our school-aged children through your donations…

What does it mean to fully fund education? | Letter

Letters to the Editor

What does it mean to fully fund education? | Letter

For three or four years now we’ve seen numerous editorials and letters demanding the state legislature “fully fund…

From left, Andrew Vincent, Brock Powell, Shayan Nathan, Korok Sarkar and Louis Norred of Redmond/Kirkland Boy Scout Troop 577 have all recently earned their Eagle Scout rankings. Their projects benefited local and international communities. Courtesy photo

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Kirkland-area Eagle Scout projects benefit local and international communities

Five Lake Washington School District students have received recognition for achieving the Boy Scout rank of Eagle Scout…

By Frank Shiers

Opinion

Summer’s here! | Cartoon

What are some of your favorite summer activities?

Celebrate Kirkland event brings thousands to downtown

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Celebrate Kirkland event brings thousands to downtown

The Kirkland community was out in full force for its annual Celebrate Kirkland 4th of July celebration.

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Chamber business luncheon to discuss mental health

The Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce is holding its next monthly Business Luncheons event from 11:30 a.m. to…

Kirkland schools recognized as King County Green Schools

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Kirkland schools recognized as King County Green Schools

Schools from 34 King County cities and unincorporated areas — including Kirkland — are reducing waste, increasing recycling,…

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Groundbreaking ceremony for Jefferson House set for July 19

Jefferson House Memory Care Community will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at noon at on July 19.

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Rose Hill Greenways ride set for Saturday

Rose Hill Greenways is hosting a ride from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.

By Frank Shiers

Opinion

Celebrating Independence Day | Cartoon

What are your plans for the 4th of July?

Cross Kirkland Corridor - Reporter file photo

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Volunteers needed Monday to maintain CKC

From 9-11 a.m. Monday, volunteer trail stewards will be maintaining the Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC).