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New routes, more trips on Metro

With ridership nearly 7 percent higher than this time last year, Metro Transit is adding two new bus…

Olympic synchro swimmer Jillian Penner

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This is how it is done

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Lunch Buddies needed at AG Bell Elementary

AG Bell Elementary is looking for mentors to participate in the school’s Lunch Buddy Program. Volunteers should be…

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Puget Sound Energy plans area upgrade to several projects

Puget Sound Energy is investing approximately $421 million in service-area infrastructure improvements in 2008, of which about $247…

Toby Nixon

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Local Republican caught up in Party fine for non-disclosures

If you’re running for elected office under one of the state’s two major political parties, getting help from…

(Left to Right) Front Row:  Ofc. Chuck Pierce

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Never forget: Tribute to 9/11

Points on the map indicate areas in Kirkland that have had recent car prowls.

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Car prowls continue to plague Kirkland neighborhoods

The urge to enjoy Kirkland’s outdoors in the summer months increasingly seems to draw out a certain type…

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Council actions unbelievable — Why does St. Clair hide his connection? — Disclose columnist’s campaign connection

Three letters to the editor this week; One concerning the City Council's moves to impose a moratorium (with…

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Grand opening for Kirkland’s newest walk: Cotton Hill Park Trail

A grand opening for the newest link in Kirkland’s chain of urban trails - the Cotton Hill Park…

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Merchants, city to “sustain” summer with Green Festival

Be sure to mark your calendar for September 17th, 2pm–9pm, and join us in downtown Kirkland for the…

The view from a loft designated for a cardio workout space. The outdoor playing field is viewed through windows at left

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Seahawks’ new facility scores on energy savings

Seahawks de-camp from Kirkland to newer, more efficient training facility in Renton.

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How to drive a liberal woman crazy

I understand why some people oppose John McCain’s running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, and why they disagree…

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Consider fall your second growing season

The first week of September can be considered a second spring in our Western Washington climate. Cooler nights…

A day of elegance

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A day of elegance

Crowds strolled through Carillon Point Sunday to check out restored and antique classic cars that were featured in…

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How a Smartphone reconnected me to the universe | Column

I have to admit that ever since the Rev. Jesse Jackson threatened to castrate Barack Obama, I’ve been…

Left to right: Mark Lewis

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Attic Theatre presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’ | Out & About in Kirkland

Flute Quest: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 19-20; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 21. Music festival celebrates Native American flute…

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Kirkland Gets Cooler with Green Learning Opportunities

Sustainable September includes free public workshops, educational symposiums and an outdoor Green Festival concurrent with the Kirkland Wednesday…

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Calendars are published Wednesdays on a space-available basis. Items must be submitted by noon the previous Thursday. Submit…

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Ten students from Kirkland have graduated from Eastern

Ten students from Kirkland have graduated from Eastern Washington University. They are:

Northwest University junior Teresa Garcia (left) and senior Jason Hatcher help new student Kaila Hammond move her belongings from her car to her dorm room.

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Orientation week kicks off for Northwest University students

New students had barely pulled up to the curb when all the commotion began.