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Real estate market holds steady as summer continues

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Real estate market holds steady as summer continues

Suburbs are on the rise, as many millennials may be priced out of city cores.

Kirkland business’ recycling, trash capacity must be equal

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Kirkland business’ recycling, trash capacity must be equal

O-4695 is part of city’s alignment with county solid waste plan.

Startup 425 devises work plan, asks for entrepreneur input

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Startup 425 devises work plan, asks for entrepreneur input

Demand assessment survey touches on co-working space and workshops.

QFC opens Kirkland Urban location, focuses on organic foods

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QFC opens Kirkland Urban location, focuses on organic foods

Store includes larger Starbucks, new in-store pub and Tutta Bella.

Kirkland will see numerous developments in Kirkland Urban, including a Shake Shack location, Tutta Bella location and a weekly special event on Park Lane nearby. Kailan Manandic/staff photo

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Eastside business booms with summer options

Locals can visit numerous new developments this summer, all within Eastside communities.

Hawaiian chef’s poke chain opens up shop in Kirkland

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Hawaiian chef’s poke chain opens up shop in Kirkland

Chain offers Kirkland marina-goers fresh fish in Hawaiian marinades.

Selection and steady sales characterize local market

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Selection and steady sales characterize local market

Buyers can enjoy additional selection this summer as they look for the home of their choice.

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Choi joins staff at Kirkland Family Dentistry

Kirkland Family Dentistry has added a new dentist to the staff, Dr. Jonathan Choi. The addition comes as…

EvergreenHealth’s CEO stepped down after nine months

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EvergreenHealth’s CEO stepped down after nine months

Dr. Amy Beiter left the position on May 31 as part of a mutual decision, officials said.

Tutta Bella will open a smaller location within QFC’s Kirkland Urban location this summer. While the in-store restaurant won’t offer the traditional seating of a Tutta Bella location, it will offer the same quality food with a wood-burning oven and authentic ingredients. Kailan Manandic/staff photo

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Tutta Bella to partner with QFC and open in-store location at Kirkland Urban

The smaller location will open this summer.

Local real estate market brings more opportunities for buyers

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Local real estate market brings more opportunities for buyers

Homebuyers are also benefiting from lower interest rates, which are currently are less than four percent.

Courtesy photo                                Locals celebrate Kirkland’s newest pot shop, The Evergreen Market, which opened April 25.

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Evergreen Market opens fourth shop in Kirkland

The ribbon cutting ceremony was held on April 25.

Microsoft reveals project criteria for $500 million affordable housing funds

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Microsoft reveals project criteria for $500 million affordable housing funds

The company will soon accept applications for projects related to affordable housing on the Eastside.

Stephanie Quiroz/staff photos                                Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce celebrates with owner Kimberly Johansen, the Empowered Pregnancy team, friends, and family on the grand opening of Empowered Pregnancy, PLLC on May 9.

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Second out-of-hospital birth center comes to Kirkland

Community welcomed Empowered Pregnancy Birth Center and Women’s Wellness Clinic on May 9.

‘Busy’ housing market enters pre-summer phase

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‘Busy’ housing market enters pre-summer phase

As the pre-summer market begins, standing out from the crowd is crucial for buyers.

The data visualized here was compiled from Apartment List’s monthly rent reports. See an interactive chart below. Kailan Manandic / data illustration

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Eastside rental market could balance out with the region

Eastside rent medians increased by 2.8 in the past year, a decrease in growth from previous years.

Boeing probe reaches Kirkland local after deadly crashes

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Boeing probe reaches Kirkland local after deadly crashes

The criminal investigation into Boeing’s 737 MAX certification seeks information from a local expert.

Kirkland Urban, the nearly completed mixed-use development in downtown Kirkland, will host Shake Shack along with about a dozen other tenants. Kailan Manandic / staff photo

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Shake Shack to open in Kirkland

The East Coast burger chain will open in Kirkland Urban, the nearly completed mixed-use development.

The Kirkland Urban development as seen from the top floor of one of the buildings during construction in 2016. The first building in the development opened later that year in October. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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123,000-plus square feet of retail tenants committed to Kirkland Urban

The 12-acre development is off to a successful start.

The current Board of Directors for the Greater Kirkland chamber of Commerce. Photo courtesy of the the Greater Kirkland chamber of Commerce

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Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce celebrates centennial

The 100-year celebration will take place during the chamber’s annual gala.