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Kirkland Reporter Police Blotter | Oct. 1
Between Wednesday, Sept. 17 and Tuesday, Sept. 23, the Kirkland Police Department reported 342 traffic violations, 23 car…
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iPod stabbing earns Kirkland teen 9 years in prison
A Kirkland teen held accountable for allegedly stabbing a man in the back for his iPod, was sentenced…
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Public hearings set for 2009 King County Budget
With what is now projected to be a $90 million shortfall in the County general fund for 2009,…
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Voter deadline arrives on October 4th
Unregistered voters hoping to cast a ballot this November can use the Internet to beat the Oct. 4…
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Opposition to Parkplace redevelopment to meet
City Council held a special neighborhood council meeting Sept. 25 in the Juanita neighborhood, offering residents updates on…
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Hunts Point event raises $900,000 for McCain
Well-connected Republicans gathered Wednesday morning for a presidential campaign fundraiser at the Hunts Point estate of a wealthy…
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Dead Kirkland crow tests positive for West Nile Virus
King County officials announced Tuesday that a dead crow found in Kirkland on Sept. 15 tested positive for…
Opinion
PLEASE – I’M IN A HURRY!
This column is written in defense of a very misunderstood group in our society: those of us who…
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Bronze-medalist ‘Hometown hero’ returns to alma mater
Some people never forget where they came from.
Opinion
In an emergency, volunteers save lives
When the flood waters rose last December, Kelley Jones received a phone call. As a Medical Reserve Corps…
Opinion
Institutional investing for the individual investor
Once again, we’re seeing extreme volatility in the stock and bond markets. Investors are worried about their portfolios.…
Opinion
Education: Who really is in it for the kids?
“School choice - It’s a matter of social justice!” With these words delivered with the passion and cadence…
Life
Achieving our best
One of my favorite movies of all times is “Babette’s Feast.” Essentially, it’s a film about cooking, but…
Life
Tot Lot picks top tomato
Jean and Eric Guth won the Tot Lot Top Tom award for the best of the tomatoes during…
Life
Youth Eastside Services opens new headquarters in Crossroads Park
Youth Eastside Services (YES) will officially open the doors to its new central headquarters Friday, Sept. 26, with…
Life
Out & About in Kirkland | Sept. 24
KPC’s Golf Tournament and Farewell Fundraiser: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 26. 7 a.m.-1 p.m., golf tournament; 1 p.m.,…
Life
Kirkland Entertainment Calendar | Sept. 24
Calendars are published Wednesdays on a space-available basis. Items must be submitted by noon the previous Thursday. Submit…
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Kirkland native Brooke Ludwick debuts first country album
Up-and-coming country singer Brooke Ludwick bridges the gap between Nashville and the Pacific Northwest with her first studio…