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LETTER | Council mishandled public hearing

I recently called the Evergreen Freedom Foundation (EFF) and discussed Kirkland’s April 7 annexation public hearing process with…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER | No pluses to annexation

Ms. Kristin Terpstra believes it will be to her benefit if Finn Hill is annexed to Kirkland.

Dennis Brislawn (right) and Thomas Lofton recently received top honors.

Business

Local attorneys named best in field

Dennis Brislawn and Thomas Lofton were recently recognized by two separate organizations as top advisors in their field…

Almost 300 people filled the Eastlake High School foyer recently to contribute ideas to how the LWSD plans to cut about $8 million from its 2009/10 budget.

News

Hundreds make voices heard on school budget cuts

Waiting as the parents streamed in, Lake Washington Superintendent Dr. Chip Kimball wore a surprisingly satisfied look on…

Obituaries

Gladys M. Collins

Gladys M. (Boyd) Collins Gladys M. (Boyd) Collins passed away on April 22, 2009, leaving the world a…

Jay Henwood

Business

Three Kirkland Auto Shops Earn AAA Awards

AAA Washington announced April 21 three Kirkland auto repair shops were selected for AAA Top Shop award. Jay’s…

(From right to left) Kendall Rice

Life

It’s Free Cone Day!

The unseasonably warm weather and bright sunshine drew hundreds down to Ben and Jerry's Scoop Shop on South…

Mayor Jim Lauinger and Deputy Mayor Joan McBride are hoping 2009 will be an incumbent-friendly year in their bid for re-election.

News

Mayor, McBride to run again for City Council

Mayor James L. Lauinger and Deputy Mayor Joan McBride are hoping the answer to that question is a…

Kirkland crime rates are below the state average but are rising due in part to the poor economy

News

Kirkland’s low crime rate numbers hit decade-highs in 2008

Releasing annual crime statistics for 2008, Kirkland Police Department officials blamed the financial recession for an uptick in…

With Mt. Olympus looming above it in the background

News

520 Bridge tolling moves on to State Senate

The State House voted 52-46 on Friday to start tolling on the SR 520 floating bridge as early…

Turtles lined up on a log enjoy the sunshine in Juanita Bay Park.

News

Get dirty with Earth Day fun in Juanita Bay Park

Green Kirkland Partnership volunteers will be celebrating Earth Day with a forest and wetland restoration work party on…

News

Woo Kirkland Rotary’s Student of Month

Sam Woo, a senior at Lake Washington High School, is Kirkland Rotary’s Student of Month for April.

Business

Pathway Medical nets $40 million in funds

Pathway Medical Technologies, Inc., an innovator of endovascular treatments for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), today announced that it…

Sound Transit CEO Joni Earl addresses the 2011 class of Leadership Eastside at Lake Washington Technical College April 9.

News

Sound Transit CEO relates leadership qualities at LE

Relating her experiences as an "integrated leader", Sound Transit CEO Joni Earl addressed the 2011 class of Leadership…

News

LWEF funds Rose Hill Junior High trip

The Lake Washington Education Foundation approved a grant to fund the Rose Hill Junior High Symphonic Band’s trip…

News

LWHS Burke receives scholarship

Lake Washington High School senior Lyndsey Burke received the President’s Award Scholarship worth $40,000 from Corcoran College of…

News

Lake Washington High wins Scion Showdown

Toyota of Kirkland recently held a challenge between Lake Washington High School and Juanita High School,

Business

Honda of Kirkland earns top award

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. recently announced Honda of Kirkland as a recipient of the 2008 Honda President's…

News

Ford of Kirkland hosts Community Job Fair April 21

If you are an Eastside Employer or someone interested in a new job, be sure to participate in…

News

Free homebuyers class April 18

Hallmark Realty in downtown Kirkland is offering a free First Time Homebuyers class from 10 a.m. to noon…