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Concern that climb in COVID-19 cases means ‘fall surge’ is starting

Experts say we must act now to reverse trend | State Department of Health

Firefighters work out a plan to address the fire as quickly as possible. Courtesy photo/Kirkland Fire Department 2018.

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Proposition to support Kirkland emergency services on the Nov. 3 ballot

The ballot measure for a Kirkland property tax levy is the first proposal in almost 30 years

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King County Elections mails 1.4 million ballots for Nov. 3 General Election

Director predicts 90% turnout

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King County Council approves funding for affordable housing

Small increase in sales tax to support program

File photo from September 2016, when hundreds participated in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s event at Redmond Town Center.

Life

Eastside Walk to End Alzheimer’s Oct. 10

Similar to other walk events in the region, Alzheimer’s Association encourages registered users to walk in a location…

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Public school enrollment drops 2.8% across the state

One-third of decrease attributed to kindergarten-age children

Jay Inslee (left) and Loren Culp

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Inslee, Culp will meet in only televised debate Wednesday

The two candidates will answer questions for an hour but they will not be on stage together.

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Inslee criticizes Trump’s comments about having COVID-19

‘More than 2,000 additional Americans have died and downplaying this danger is the best he can do?’

Jeremy Baron Kofoed | Obituary

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K–12 state internet access program allows more students to learn from home

Students from low-income families can connect online at no cost to them

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change

Agreement and commitment is needed to address the causes of wildfires and climate change.

PSE offering four businesses an energy upgrade

Business

PSE offering four businesses an energy upgrade

You can nominate your favorite business by Oct. 18

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News

Police release descriptions of two suspects in Kirkland dock shooting

The shooters may have been from Renton

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Business

Local shop owner donates face shields to The Sophia Way

In an effort to make a difference, a local business owner has donated 25 face shields to The…

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Satterberg responds to ‘anarchist jurisdictions’ label by DOJ

Prosecutor refutes allegation that laws are not being enforced in King County

Forbes Creek Park. Courtesy photo/City of Kirkland

Life

Kirkland reopening playgrounds

The city states there’s been an increase in compliance in masking and social distancing in the city, leading…

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News

One dead in shooting at Houghton Beach Park

The park is partially closed Thursday for the shooting investigation

Co-owner Yuie Wiborg and her daughter, Kyla. Soi Kirkland offers kids under 14 a free bowl of egg or rice noodles with steamed chicken. Courtesy photo/Suzi Pratt for Soi Restaurant

Business

Soi Restaurant opens, brings new Thai tastes to Kirkland

Chef and Co-Owner Yuie Wiborg’s menu focuses on Thailand’s north eastern region of Isan

Constantine highlights anti-racism, criminal legal system transformation in upcoming budget

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Constantine highlights anti-racism, criminal legal system transformation in upcoming budget

King County executive says invest, divest, reimagine

Inslee, Culp gubernatorial debate set for Oct. 7 broadcast

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Inslee, Culp gubernatorial debate set for Oct. 7 broadcast

Nov. 3 ballot