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State Rep. Slatter announces campaign to retain 48th Legislative District seat

State Rep. Vandana Slatter, former Bellevue City Council member, biotechnology professional and community leader has announced her campaign…

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Wastemobile coming to Bothell and Kirkland this month

The Wastemobile, a traveling household hazardous waste collection service in King County, continues its 2017 season with a…

Comcast employees help restore Juanita Bay Park

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Comcast employees help restore Juanita Bay Park

More than 100 Comcast employees, family and friends recently helped restore Juanita Bay Park in Kirkland as part…

Ben Franklin Elementary School second graders conduct a mock Kirkland City Council meeting at Kirkland City Hall. Contributed photo

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Ben Franklin second graders visit Kirkland City Hall

On May 5, 75 second graders from Ben Franklin Elementary School got an inside look at what it’s…

An Evergreen Academy student helps release ladybugs in Kirkland. Contributed photo

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Evergreen Academy students give back to planet Earth with ladybugs, plants

Last month, students and staff at Evergreen Academy Preschool in Kirkland gave back to planet Earth by releasing…

Man arrested for stealing motorcycle helmet and wrench from Goodwill | Police blotter for April 27-May 3

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Man arrested for stealing motorcycle helmet and wrench from Goodwill | Police blotter for April 27-May 3

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

Kristina Warford. Courtesy photo

Sports

MaxPreps honors Juanita softballer Warford

MaxPreps named Juanita softballer Kristina Warford its West Region NFCA player of the week for April 24-30.

Juanita’s Sasha Mitchell is thrown out advancing to second on Friday. Lake Washington’s Anna Robinson is at second base and LW’s Marissa Ewald is in the background. LW won, 13-2, and was backed by homers by Jamie Pippin and Anna Robinson. Brynn Radke had three hits for Juanita. Courtesy of Eric Chen

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Lake Washington downs Juanita in softball

Juanita’s Sasha Mitchell is thrown out advancing to second on Friday. Lake Washington’s Anna Robinson is at second…

Recycling Collection Event scheduled for Saturday at LWHS

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Recycling Collection Event scheduled for Saturday at LWHS

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (May 13), Kirkland residents will have the opportunity to dispose of…

A map shows the Mother’s Day Half Marathon course. Contributed art

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Road closures planned for Mother’s Day Half Marathon

Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the Kirkland Mother’s Day Half Marathon event to be held at…

Merrily Dicks holds a sample of “The Spikes” sculpture that is displayed in her Kirkland backyard. One of her assistants, Yancy McCoy, helped create this piece. The full sculpture has been installed on the Cross Kirkland Corridor. CATHERINE KRUMMEY / Kirkland Reporter

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Kirkland to hold installation celebration for CKC sculpture

Members of the public are invited to join Kirkland City Council members, the Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission and…

Mercer Island tops LW in league baseball final

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Mercer Island tops LW in league baseball final

Mercer Island scored all its runs in the late innings in a 6-0 victory over Lake Washington for…

Lake Washington shortstop Travis Lee completes a double play on Friday. Andy Nystrom, Kirkland Reporter

Sports

Lake Washington to face Mercer Island for 3A KingCo baseball title tonight

There were no lightning strikes on Friday, but Lake Washington struck for a 5-0 victory over Bellevue in…

Trump’s tax returns are none of the elite’s business

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Trump’s tax returns are none of the elite’s business

I was hoping to get a reply to my April 21 letter but was surprised to get double…

LW, Juanita score softball victories

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LW, Juanita score softball victories

Lake Washington and Juanita’s softball squads notched victories on May 3.

Lake Washington and Bellevue coaches and umpires gather at home plate this evening at Bannerwood Park. At this point, the game was to start an hour late at about 5 p.m. because of lightning, but was postponed for the evening a few minutes later when more lightning appeared. Andy Nystrom, Kirkland Reporter

Sports

LW, Juanita baseball playoff games postponed because of lightning

A pair of 3A KingCo baseball playoff games featuring Lake Washington and Juanita at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue…

I am Groot | Cartoon

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I am Groot | Cartoon

How is Baby Groot going to help guard the galaxy?

Email your letter to editor@kirklandreporter.com. Courtesy photo

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A better tax system for everyone | Letter

My husband and I moved to the Eastside seven years ago and we have been so pleased to…

POSTPONED: Sunday’s interfaith dinner dialogue

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POSTPONED: Sunday’s interfaith dinner dialogue

UPDATE: F.I.R.E. has postponed the dinner due to scheduling conflicts. They are working on securing a new date.

Pet license community outreach program begins May 7

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Pet license community outreach program begins May 7

Pet licensing community outreach will begin in Kirkland neighborhoods including Bridle Trails, South Rose Hill and Highlands on…