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Family Learning Center presents “Sideways Stories From Wayside School”

The Family Learning Center presents "Sideways Stories From Wayside School," a play adapted for the stage by John…

Front Row left to right: Maddie Starnes

Sports

Lake Washington girls win state soccer championship

The Girls U-16 Lake Washington Youth Soccer Club Select Crossfire Team won the state soccer championship on Feb.…

Aiden Trigg-Hauger

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Mark Twain students learns engineering through bridge crushing

K-6 grade Mark Twain Elementary students were introduced to engineering as they were given a bundle popsicle sticks…

Lake Washington School District students will perform 'The King and I' on March 8 to benefit local high school musicians.

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LWSD students present ‘The King and I’ March 8

The Kirkland Woman’s Club will host a high tea and musical revue at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March…

Life

Cafe Juanita named semi-finalist

Local restaurant Cafe Juanita was named semi-finalist for “Outstanding Service” in the prestigious 2009 James Beard Awards recently.

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Life

Geeks by Association: Microsoft a capella group Baudboys to perform

Every weekday around 5 p.m., a chorus of voices springs forth in a conference room at Microsoft.

Life

Knute Berger at Parkplace books March 10

Knute Berger will discuss his newest title, “Pugetopolis: A Mossback Takes on Growth Addicts, Weather Wimps and the…

Opinion

New off-leash dog park to open in Kirkland soon

Typically, my columns focus on important issues like the financial crisis, or Jessica Simpson’s weight gain. But this…

Letters to the Editor

What the housing plan really means

Pres. Obama’s $75 billion Housing Rescue Plan is government bailing out homeowners and interjecting itself into loan modification…

Letters to the Editor

An era of responsibility?

President Obama said he would launch an era of responsibility. How can that be?

Letters to the Editor

Many profit from keeping pot illegal

Under federal law, marijuana is classified as a Schedule 1 drug, meaning it has no medical value and…

Letters to the Editor

Gumption to speak out about marijuana

I was thrilled to see the article, “Madness lies in ignoring facts” (Feb. 25 issue).

Letters to the Editor

“The Beach House” breath of fresh air

While walking by the old Foghorn/Fiorente restaurant last week, I noticed construction activity.

Letters to the Editor

Article shows blind patriotism

Like many people, I was disturbed by this display of ignorance and blind patriotism celebrated in your article…

Letters to the Editor

Move beyond militarism

(In response to the Feb. 25 story, “Army soldier gets hero’s welcome home from Iraq).

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Opinion

Washington state budget: Tough times call for cuts

We don’t know if Gov. Gregoire is right to want to cut 150 state boards and commissions to…

News

Sweet Cakes holds book drive through March 7

Sweet Cakes is sponsoring a book drive to support local charities.

News

Kirkland Boys & Girls Club to celebrate 35 years

Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Kirkland Boys & Girls Club during a free event on March 14.

News

Oemig’s bill could establish school database

A bill introduced by Sen. Eric Oemig (D-Kirkland) would establish a comprehensive database of student and teacher information…

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Springer’s bill could protect homebuyers

In an effort to protect homeowners from a growing trend in new home construction defects and provide homebuyers…