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Council made sensible decision on casino

I have to disagree with Ilene Kuhn’s letter, “Council Short Sighted With Casino Decision” in the July 22…

Letters to the Editor

Accurate presentation on healthcare plan

Jeff Jared wrote a thoughtful and accurate presentation of side-impacts from the proposed Obama healthcare plan in your…

Letters to the Editor

Nassutti commended for opinion

I commend Mark Nassutti for the wisdom he displays in his opinion piece in the July 22 issue.…

Letters to the Editor

Healthcare debate misrepresented

Jeff Jared, in his recent letter “Say no to Obama-care” completely misrepresents the entire healthcare debate and why…

Letters to the Editor

Creating better world for animals

On July 19 I had the wonderful opportunity of raising over $150 through means of a bake sale,…

Letters to the Editor

Thank you for story on Team MaryAnn

My sister Lisa Thompson is the honoree for the Swedish SummeRun this year and we had an incredible…

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Kirkland Police Blotter July 22-28

The weekly Kirkland Police blotter is represented on an interactive map below.

Hopelink employees Theresa Curry (front) and Erica Wright stock the shelves at the new Hopelink facility in Kirkland

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Hopelink opens new Kirkland/Northshore Center

Hopelink, the largest social services agency serving north and east King County, opened a brand new center in…

Kirkland mom and winner of The Next Food Network Star Melissa d'Arabian (center) shakes hands with locals at Hector's Restaurant recently. Also pictured is Lisa Nelson

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Kirkland mom shines as ‘The Next Food Network Star’

After rubbing elbows with the likes of Alton Brown, Bobby Flay and Rachael Ray during a n

Penny Sweet and Doreen Marchione both received 'outstanding' ratings from the Municipal League.

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Eastside Business Alliance endorses Sweet, Marchione

The Eastside Business Alliance (EBA), a political action committee comprised of Eastside business leaders, announced local candidate endorsements…

Spectators from around the region gather on the Interstate 90 bridge deck on Mercer Island to watch the Blue Angels practice their aerial performance over Lake Washington on Friday. Seafair will continue through Sunday

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Blue Angels overhead

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Honda of Kirkland named best in recycling

King County’s Solid

Gracie is 9 years old and looking for a home.

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MEOW cat of the week

Meet Gracie

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Con annexation committee to hold public forum Aug. 3

The committee selected to write the Kirkland annexation con statement for the election ballot is holding a public…

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Kirkland Rotary honors Webb, Feek

The Rotary Club of Kirkland, which has been a part of the Kirkland Community for 72 years,

Construction workers pause for a conversation while installing the Kirkland Library's new roof. The expanded library is set to reopen in early 2010.

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Library construction continues, set to reopen early 2010

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Blaubak Gallery to show Malo’s work

The Blaubak Gallery will feature work by international artist Jose Luis Malo from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 7. The…

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Orientation set for Master Gardener applicants

King County residents interested in becoming a Master Gardener can learn more about the program at any of…

Judy Johnson (front) and friend Pat Howkinson walk through a certified wildlife sanctuary and botanical garden during the first annual Kirkland Gallery of Gardens Tour Sunday

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Gallery of gardens

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City of Kirkland’s phone, computer systems down

The City of Kirkland’s phone and computer systems are temporarily out of order. The city is working to…