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WSDOT testing a new way for motorcyclists to ride toll-free in the I-405 express toll lanes
As Interstate 405 express toll lanes get ready to open in early fall, the Washington State Department of…
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Kirkland seeks pro and con park district committee members for voters pamphlet, deadline is Monday
The Kirkland City Council is recruiting interested residents to formulate the statements that will appear in the voters’…
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Kirkland gains a new gathering place for events through renovated Park Lane
A pedestrian friendly and plaza-style Park Lane aims to become Kirkland’s community hub by creating a gathering place…
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City of Kirkland warns residents of dangers from heat
With the state-wide drought emergency declared by Gov. Jay Inslee, the burn ban issued by the State Department…
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Washington State House, Senate agree on budget
After several hours of late-night budget negotiations, Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee and lawmakers in the House and…
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Public fireworks displays in the area
There are more than100 community fireworks displays in Washington State, all celebrating the Fourth of July. Shows that…
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Kirkland to hold Google appreciation event July 6 for free wifi donation
The city of Kirkland will hold an appreciation event for Google at an event from 4-5 p.m. on…
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Kirkland police to conduct training at LWTech on Tuesday
The Kirkland Police Department will be conducting training exercises on the Lake Washington Institute of Technology campus in…
Letters to the Editor
Health reform is in motion, let’s keep it going | Letter
The Supreme Court ruling last week upholding tax subsidies in federally-funded states that are a lifeline to low-income…
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PSE customers encouraged to be energy efficient as temperatures soar this summer
Puget Sound Energy is encouraging its more than 1.1 million electric customers to be even more energy conscious…
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Local House Democrats sign letter asking for Auditor Kelley to resign
A letter signed by 29 members of the House Democratic Caucus, including representatives from Kirkland was hand delivered…
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Friends of Youth to rehire Pottmeyer
Friends of Youth’s Board of Directors has announced that it will rehire its former President and CEO, Terry…
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Five Kirklanders graduate from Lindfield College
Lindfield College has announced the graduation of five Kirkland students during its annual commencement exercises on May 31.
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Campfires prohibited in all state parks
Washington State Parks announced June 26 that campfires in all state parks and ocean beaches in the Seashore…
Letters to the Editor
We need to declare our independence from the meat industry | Letter
Nearly 240 years ago, our founding fathers declared our national independence from Great Britain. This Fourth of July,…
Opinion
What President John Adams said about the Fourth of July | Cartoon
What President John Adams said about the Fourth of July | Cartoon for June 29
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State Fire Marshall: How to tell if fireworks are legal
To ensure that you purchase legal consumer fireworks that are both safe and high quality, visit one of…
Letters to the Editor
Media needs to focus more on those who protect our freedoms | Letter
I must say I am so proud that our supreme court made the decision to allow gay marriage…
Letters to the Editor
Leave Park Lane car free | Letter
The city of Kirkland is such a great downtown area that is attracting some fantastic restaurants and other…
Opinion
Congresswoman Delbene statement on Supreme Court’s marriage equality ruling
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) praised the long-overdue U.S. Supreme Court decision that same-sex couples have a constitutional right…