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A little can go a long way this holiday season

The other day I was doing an errand at one of our local stores and noticed a Kirkland…

Opinion

Practical advice for savers: The Coffeehouse Investor

If there ever was a time to put together a smart financial plan, one that will serve you…

Opinion

Be true to our past

Ed. Note: In response to John Carlson’s Dec. 3 opinion piece, “Correcting big lies about America,” the Kirkland…

Opinion

Capitol’s atheist sign fiasco is just the latest

Bah, Humbug! Yep, it’s Christmas, and Washington State is doing its best to again turn out Grinch after…

Life

When it comes to travel, what matters most is not where but how

Finally, I’ve been able to fulfill a dream I’ve had for a very long time –- a trip…

Kirkland resident Rick Colella

Life

Local man goes extra lap for son with rare disease

The lifeguards at the Juanita High School pool know who counts on them. Just ask them who lines…

Life

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

The free community calendar is published Wednesdays on a space-available basis, and includes free and nonprofit local events…

Life

Holiday Events

The free community calendar is published Wednesdays on a space-available basis, and includes free and nonprofit local events…

A Christmas tree on Kirkland Avenue in the late ‘50s helps to spread the holiday cheer.

Life

Spread the cheer for the 12 Ks Christmas run

The 6th annual “12K’s of Christmas” Holiday Run starts at Marina Park at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec.…

Art work done by Rose Hill Elementary students will be on display at the Kirkland Library through the end of the month.

Life

Kirkland Library displays Rose Hill Elementary students’ art

Student work from Rose Hill Elementary artists will be on display at Kirkland Library during the month of…

Taproot Theatre actors

News

Students learn serious consequences of cyber bullying

Kirkland Junior High School students recently learned that cyber bullying can lead to tragic results, including suicide.

The Olympians collect data at the pond. From left

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Fixing toxic algae, the alter ego of the good green, slimy stuff

Editor’s Note: The following article was written by Shelly Bensal (7th Grade, Odle Middle) and researched by Rahul…

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BRIEFLY

Hunzginer serves in AmeriCorps

Halo’s main character

Business

Halo creator Bungie Studios may leave Kirkland

Kirkland’s reputation as a growing high-tech hub lost some of its buzz last week after news of moving…

Sports

Roundups

Gymnastics

Olivia Lewis works out with the team during basketball practice at Lake Washington High School on Wed.

Sports

Winning heights within reach for Lake Washington girls

Lake Washington girls basketball Coach Cory Shepard has his work cut out for him.

News

Kirkland poisoning suspect in 2006 case arrested in London

A prime suspect on the lam in a notorious 2006 Kirkland murder has been captured abroad, according to…

News

POLICE BLOTTER

Between Wednesday, Nov. 26 and Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Kirkland Police Department reported 450 traffic violations (nine DUIs),…

Top left: Volunteer Karen Tabler (wearing Santa hat) and brothers Mike (red coat) and Justin Chong (not pictured) try to find a pair of shoes. Top right: Totem Lake Fred Meyer Store Manager Kevin Elicker opens the doors to the first of 300 kids and their families. Bottom left: Cristian Morelos

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Shoes From Santa

Wearing a beige winter coat, Mai Chung Vang, 12, and her mother waited in the pre-dawn darkness for…

Opinion

Education’s first-responders help cure economic doldrums

It’s a disturbing irony.