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It’s time to give college graduates a future with real freedom – freedom from debt | GUEST OPINION

The U.S. Senate held a vote recently to bring up legislation allowing student debt holders to refinance old…

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Northbound I-405 reduced to one lane in Kirkland Saturday night

Drivers traveling on northbound Interstate 405 near downtown Kirkland late Saturday night and early Sunday morning should consider…

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EvergreenHealth joins LEAPT program to advance patient safety initiatives across the country

EvergreenHealth is one of 47 medical centers in Washington state to participate this year in the Washington State…

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Political ad goes too far | Letter

Anyone who has ever been involved in a divorce action understands how emotions run high, accusations run fast…

Washington State University

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WSU graduates for spring semester from Kirkland

The following Kirkland residents have earned undergraduate degrees for the spring 2014 semester at Washington State University.

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The great book trade | Brixey

There is a rule at home during the summer that my kids can stay up as late as…

Satya Nadella

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Microsoft CEO says company will cut 18,000 jobs in the next year

Microsoft chief executive officer Satya Nadella issued a memo to workers on Thursday morning, noting that the company…

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State building code change reduces time, costs for homeowners to install home rooftop solar

The Washington State Building Code Council unanimously approved a change in state law that allows installation of simple…

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Washington sees 43 percent increase in participation in Death with Dignity Act

The Washington State Department of Health released its annual report on the state’s Death with Dignity Act, with…

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Primary ballots mailed today in King County

King County Elections will mail ballots today for the Aug. 5 primary election. Voters’ pamphlets are mailed separately…

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Owner of ring sought, found at Bellevue park

A Bellevue resident has found a ring at the playground area of Bellevue's Downtown Park and is seeking…

Business

Public asked to nominate a company that gives back to the community

We all know of a corporation or business that steps up and does good things in your community,…

Satya Nadella

Business

Microsoft job cuts could be on the way

A Microsoft spokesperson couldn't comment on the scenario on Wednesday, but according to a lengthy memo that Chief…

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Kirkland resident Chris Dube’s body recovered, memorial scheduled

The body of a Kirkland man who drowned in the Klickitat River was recovered July 11, according to…

Jack Kellett

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Great grandson of Kirkland co-founder visits Heritage Hall

Jack Kellett and his daughters Louisa and Isobel talked with Kirkland Heritage Society President Loita Hawkinson at Heritage…

Lady Yum macarons.

Business

Lady Yum opens in downtown Kirkland on Friday

Lady Yum will officially open its doors on July 18 in downtown Kirkland at 111 Lake Street.

U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene

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U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene campaign raises $457,000 in second quarter

First Congressional District U.S. House Rep. Suzan DelBene reported July 16 that her campaign raised $457,939 for the…

Blood donations dropped during the recent heat wave in the Puget Sound region.

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Puget Sound Blood Center urges donations following heat wave

Puget Sound Blood Center issued an appeal for donors today after collections began to dip sharply as a…

The Kirkland Classic Car Show will take place this year on July 27.

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Kirkland Classic Car Show to shut down streets in downtown Kirkland

Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the Kirkland Classic Car Show to be held July 27 in…

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Kirkland Safeway stores to participate in diaper drive

Two Kirkland Safeway locations will join forces with nearly two dozen other stores and eight AmericanWest Bank branches…