Life
Porsche enthusiasts congregate on Kirkland couples’ lawn for car show
Porsche enthusiasts from around the region gathered last Saturday in Kirkland for the second annual Isaacs Concours d’…
Life
Pre-school picking angst: Where to put my pro-athletes-to-be?
My twin sons are now about six weeks old – so, naturally, it’s time to begin applying to…
Life
Kirkland teen group promotes ‘going green,’ featured on Discovery Channel
They rushed over from soccer practice, dropped homework and headed over to the construction site that will soon…
Life
Return to velodrome: bike racing’s back at Marymoor Park
The thrill of Friday night bicycle races on the banked oval track of the Group Health Velodrome has…
News
Kirkland ‘Pajama Bowl’ nets a comfortable $75K for foster kids
The Kirkland “pajama bowl” event at the Kirkland Tech City Bowl on June 1 was called a “huge…
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‘7 Hills’ ride in Kirkland raises $72K for low-income families
About 1,300 riders from across the country took part in the “7 Hills of Kirkland” benefit bike ride…
Business
Tips for small businesses on how to hook the media
In my last column I focused on finding your “business hook.” But after moderating a panel of editors…
Sports
Juanita junior powers past old nemesis en route to second in state tennis
If making it to the 4A state tennis tournament wasn’t motivation enough, Juanita junior James Russell only need…
Sports
Juanita’s two KingCo league MVPs starred in strong prep season
Standout performances, state runs and successful seasons -- especially at Juanita -- marked the spring season in Kirkland.…
News
Few changes expected to Lake Wash. School District calendars
Local teachers voted overwhelmingly to approve a new contract with the Lake Washington School District at a meeting…
News
Kirkland schedules open house for bike lane, sidewalk ideas
The Kirkland Transportation Commission plans to create a walking network that connects sidewalks to key locations such as…
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Kirkland preparing update to shoreline plan
The City of Kirkland is hosting a community Open House next Monday in preparation for an update to…
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Kirkland residents likely to face higher taxes as result of ‘record’ deficit
City Council voices advocating for a tax hike rose to a chorus at a special study session to…
News
Privacy concerns stall plans for new Lake Washington High School
Plans to build a new Lake Washington High School by 2011 are on hold after neighbors noted the…
News
Lake Washington Tech to offer degree in Harley motorcycle maintenance
Sean Kebely didn’t know what he wanted to do for a career after graduating from Inglemoor High School.…
Letters to the Editor
DRB isn’t a rubber stamp for developers
The May 21 edition contained a powerful message on page 7 in the form of a CAD rendering…
News
GPS units popular in Kirkland — among drivers and thieves alike
The latest must-have for area drivers has turned out to be just as popular among car prowlers, the…