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This map shows the detour for the closure of 98th Ave. N.E. in Kirkland.

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City of Kirkland to close 98th Avenue Northeast at the Forbes Creek Bridge

The city of Kirkland will close 98th Avenue Northeast at the Forbes Creek Bridge later this week, from…

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USTA Women’s Pro Circuit players to compete at the $50,000 Kirkland Classic

Leading tennis players from around the world will compete for $50,000 in prize money at the Kirkland Classic,…

Letter to the editor

Letters to the Editor

Thank you is not sufficient for first responders in Kirkland | Letter

There are times in life when the words "Thank you" are so insufficient in their ability to convey…

City of Kirkland

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Volunteer victims needed for realistic disaster simulation drill for Kirkland CERT

The Kirkland Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is hosting a drill so that newly trained CERT participants…

City of Kirkland

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Kirkland City Council to vote on changes to fire ILA

The Kirkland City Council is considering a proposed resolution that would allow them to move forward with their…

The Gordanairs

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Kirkland Oktoberfest fun: Event drwas record number of patrons

This year’s festival drew more than 10,000 people, nearly double the total from last year’s event.

Sports

Eagles sweep Evergreen | College volleyball

The Northwest University volleyball team defeated Evergreen State College in straight sets, 3-0 (25-12, 29-27, 25-15) to improve…

Sports

Juanita shuts out Interlake | Prep girls soccer

The Juanita High School girls soccer team shutout Interlake, 3-0, on Tuesday in Kirkland.

The first day of tolls on I-405 yielded fast commutes for those who paid and a very slow commute for those who did not.

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First weekday of I-405 tolls: Great in toll lanes, a nightmare elsewhere

Local drivers chalked up both their best and worst commutes ever on I-405 on Monday, the first weekday…

The Kirkland's Hotdog USA team.

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Kirkland’s Hot Dog USA Jump Rope team takes first in Shanghai China competition

Four members of Kirkland's Hot Dog USA Jump Rope team were invited to Shanghai China to compete in…

Letter to the editor

Letters to the Editor

Letter from parks director builds case for no vote on Prop. 1 | Letter

The letter from the Kirkland Parks and Community Services Director that appeared in the Sept. 25 issue of…

Letter to the editor

Letters to the Editor

Prop. 1 is constitutional, but not the way to go | Letter

I am a parent with two children in LWSD [Lake Washington School District] and actively involved in the…

This map shows where drivers can enter and exit the express toll lanes on I-405.

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I-405’s express toll lanes are here, and it’s complicated

Expect lots of brake lights. Terrible congestion. And the new $338 million fast lanes designed to ease those…

Letter to the editor

Letters to the Editor

Kirkland Aquatics, Recreation and Community Center will be highly valued asset | Letter

If built, the proposed Kirkland Aquatics, Recreation and Community (ARC) Center will meet critical community needs and become…

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Look, flame retardant saved this tree | Cartoon

Look, flame retardant saved this tree | Cartoon for Sept. 28

Kirkland Police Department

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Kirkland police investigate bear sighting near North Rose Hill and Totem Lake neighborhoods

Between the hours of 6:45 and 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, the Kirkland Police Department received several calls from…

Washington State Department of Transportation

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I-405 toll FAQs and answers

What’s going on? The I-405 express toll lanes opened Sunday, replacing the carpool lane from the junction with…

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Kirkland teacher named Symetra Hero in the Classroom, honored at Hawks game

Juanita High School student Jacky Chen never liked science, until chemistry teacher Michael Bailey's class.

Sports

Lake Washington beats Liberty in overtime | Prep football

The Lake Washington High School football team defeated Liberty, 20-17, in overtime on Friday in Renton.

Sports

Juanita destroys Mercer Island | Prep football

The Juanita High School football team destroyed Mercer Island 51-6 on Friday in Kirkland for the team's third…