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LWIT students place in the national SkillsUSA competition

All three Lake Washington Institute of Technology students who attended the 2013 SkillsUSA national competition on June 24-28…

Kirkland Police Department

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Kirkland police arrest three suspects after Totem Lake Subway robbery

Kirkland police arrested three male suspects in connection with the armed robbery of the Totem Lake Subway last…

The movie “Skyfall” will begin at dusk on July 13 during Carillon Point's outdoor movie nights.

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Kirkland’s Carillon Point to host outdoor movie nights, starting July 13

Come down early, set up your chair and blanket and then relax and enjoy a free late night…

Saint Martin's University

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Kirkland natives named to Saint Martin University Dean’s List

Saint Martin’s University has issued its spring semester Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement.

Northeastern University

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Kirkland woman named to dean’s list at Northeastern University

Kirkland resident Kristianna N. Weber, a Northeastern University student majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience, was recently named to the…

Lake Washington High School students Sara Wilson and Sean Whaley are the 2012-2013 winners of the annual Athlete of the Year award

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Lake Washington High School students recognized as athletes of the year

Lake Washington High School students Sara Wilson and Sean Whaley are the 2012-2013 winners of the annual Athlete…

Fish designed by Don Rothwell

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Yearlong Fish Frolic along Lake Washington to launch at Kirkland Summerfest

Kirkland Summerfest announced the beginning of a yearlong celebration of everything Northwest and especially Kirkland — the Kirkland…

Massage Envy clinics throughout Puget Sound - including Kirkland - will offer free massages to first responders in their local communities during the week of July 15-19.

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Massage Envy to thank first responders with free massages; host teddy bear drive

Massage Envy clinics throughout Puget Sound - including Kirkland - will offer free massages to first responders in…

Thirty-nine schools in 13 school districts across King County - including Benjamin Franklin Elementary in Kirkland - earned recognition in June for their successful conservation practices from the County’s Green Schools Program.

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King County honors Kirkland school, 38 others, for conservation

Thirty-nine schools in 13 school districts across King County - including the Lake Washington School District in Kirkland…

Metro transit eLockers at the Aurora Village Transit Center. The eLockers will also be available at the South Kirkland Park-and-Ride

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Metro eLockers coming to Kirkland to make it easier to bike and ride

King County Metro Transit this week launched a new on-demand bike locker project to offer cyclists a more…

Pokemon National Championships

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Kirkland player headed to Pokémon national championship

Kirkland resident Kendhal Burk, 6, is heading to Indianapolis in a few weeks to compete at the 2013…

Thomas Charles Lovitt

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Thomas Charles Lovitt

Thomas Charles Lovitt Thomas Charles Lovitt died on June 25th. He was 82 years old. He was born…

Friends of Youth welcomes Steve Olsen and Greg Allen

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Friends of Youth board welcomes new members

This week, Friends of Youth announced two valuable additions to the youth service agency’s board of directors, Steve…

WSDOT bridge crews discovered the damaged cable on the north side of the westernmost pontoon on June 25.

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Crews complete repairs on damaged 520 bridge anchor cable

Major repairs to a damaged anchor cable on the State Route 520 floating bridge in Seattle are complete.

From July 19-21

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Kirkland Uncorked wine and food festival returns July 19

The seventh annual Kirkland Uncorked event will take place at Marina Park in Kirkland on July 19-21.

Boston College

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Kirkland resident earns degree from Boston College

Stephanie Zobrist of Kirkland recently earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Boston College.

Safe Kids Eastside recommends to take precautions for those near fireworks this Fourth of July.

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Eastside coalition offers tips to prevent fireworks injuries

Whether at a professional show or in the backyard, fireworks can be fun to watch — but they…

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Appropriate regulations needed for Kirkland zoning | Letter

Early in the new Comprehensive Plan process, citizens need to underscore the urgency around implementing appropriate development regulations…

Little League Politics

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Little League politics | Cartoon

After careful consideration, I have decided to step down from the Little League board

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Host families urgently needed to welcome students from China

Education First Educational Homestay Programs is actively looking for caring volunteer host families who are interested in welcoming…