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LWTC president Sharon McGavick receives a check from Gateway to College executive director Laurel Dukehart.

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LWTC grant to bolster ‘second-chance’ programs

Lake Washington Technical College (LWTC) received a $310,000 start-up grant to implement Gateway to College, a nationally-recognized dropout…

Emily and Luke Rex pose for a photo with pumpkins for their aunt

Life

Out & About in Kirkland | Oct. 15

Halloween, Events, Music and more...

Life

When it comes to health, knowledge is power – or is it?

Few occupations enjoy as much respect as the medical profession. This is not only true in our society…

'Bailout'

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Bailout

Editorial art by Jeff Johnson.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor: Sam Malkandi's attempted deportation, candidates for the 45th Legislative District and more...

Opinion

Water, water everywhere

If you haven’t checked your 401(k) or stock portfolio lately, don’t. Reliable sources have it that any resulting…

A mix of modem speeds and Microsoft: Meet the Baudboys

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A mix of modem speeds and Microsoft: Meet the Baudboys

A cappella singers? All Microsoft employees? Who knew.

Emily and Luke Rex pose for a photo with pumpkins for their aunt

Life

Community Calendar | Oct. 15

The free community calendar is published Wednesdays on a space-available basis, and includes free and nonprofit local events…

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Positive Families Northwest, will host a free children

Positive Families Northwest, will host a free children’s safety workshop at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at 12081…

Kirkland Police Chief Eric Olsen.

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Kirkland police chief joins domestic violence efforts

Kirkland Police Chief Eric Olsen will join 24 other law enforcement executives from across the country this week…

Mali Malkandi

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Juanita family pleads for mercy

Wearing a Seahawks #37 Shaun Alexander jersey, 10-year-old Arvin Malkandi could be one of hundreds of football-loving kids…

Innovative office building coming to Norkirk

Business

Innovative office building coming to Norkirk

The permit has been finalized for Park Place North, a 62,000 square foot commercial construction project in Kirkland’s…

Lake Washington quarterback Erik Folkers (No. 5) carries the ball during a game at Memorial Stadium in Seattle on Fri.

Sports

Kangs return to winning ways in 23-6 victory over Ballard

Dousing their coach with a cooler of iced gatorade and rushing the field, Lake Washington football players and…

News

SeaTac woman arrested on human trafficking charges

A federal grand jury charged a Thai woman Friday with conspiracy to transport individuals for prostitution at brothels…

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Juanita woman bound, assaulted by home intruder

During the early morning hours of Oct. 6, an unknown male entered the Kirkland condominium of a 63…

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Police Blotter

Between Wednesday, Oct. 1 and Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Kirkland Police Department reported 276 traffic violations, 24 alarm…

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Alleged misused funds for Rossi campaign results in lawsuit

The Attorney General’s Office recently filed a lawsuit against the Washington State Republican Party for alleged violations of…

Former Rep. Toby Nixon (R-Kirkland

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Goodman and Nixon tackle character, issues

Vying for the chance to represent local residents from the state’s 45th Legislative District, both former Rep. Toby…

Evergreen Hospital Medical Center is Kirkland's largest employer

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Jury awards $4.25 million in Evergreen Hospital negligence case

A King County jury verdict awarded $4,248,200 today to the family of a Seattle area girl born with…

Darcy Burner answers a questioin as incumbent Rep. Dave Reichert (right) and other panelists look on during the U.S. House of Representatives 8th Congressional District Debate at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue Oct. 8.

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Burner applauded for abortion stance in debate with Reichert

8th District candidates also spar over economy, Iraq War and Guantanamo Bay