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Artist Robert Blehert captures a woman's 'essence' as he paints a flower portrait during an event in Florida.

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Artist captures women’s ‘essence’ through flowers

Seattle artist Robert Blehert does not ask his female subjects to hold their body's still or keep their…

Local band Back Burner will perform during the annual Kirkland Wednesday Market Harvest Supper event Sept. 16.

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Grape Stomp event features local band Back Burner

Local band Back Burner will perform during the second annual Kirkland Wednesday Market Harvest Supper and Grape Choice…

Sarah Carter will represent the Juanita community as she competes for the Miss Washington USA crown this October.

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Miss Juanita USA has eye on crown

With her quick-witted answers and buoyant nature, one would never guess that the blue-eyed brunette Sarah Carter was…

Kirkland resident Sally Hanson recently drove a variety of convertibles during the 2009 Run to the Sun event.

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The ultimate road trip

For sports car enthusiasts, it doesn’t get much better than spending a couple days this summer driving 18…

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Kirkland businesses to be featured in Eastside Wedding Show

Engaged couples and all others who are interested in learning about local wedding resources are invited to attend…

Kirkland novelist Robert Ferrigno will talk about his new political thriller

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Local author’s trilogy stirs international attention

After the 9/11 terrorist attacks rocked the nation in 2001, Robert Ferrigno set out to illustrate the power…

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New exhibit at Parklane Gallery

Parklane Gallery presents its featured artist's show "In the Round & All Around," which runs from Sept. 8

This display continues to grow in the 11700 block of 98th Ave. N.E. as Hector's bartender Kenny Hammrich died Monday afternoon after a car accident on Aug. 27 at 11:51 p.m. Kirkland Police said the 24-year-old ran off the road and struck a light pole that was in the middle of the road. Hammrich spent four days in the ICU of Harbor View Medical Center

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Local bartender Hammrich dies after car accident

Brightly-colored aluminum butterflies will greet children at the main entrance of the new Robert Frost Elementary school for their first day of school Sept. 1.

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New Robert Frost Elementary to inspire young students

The 99 brightly-colored aluminum butterflies

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COLUMN| Appreciating our wild birds and their nesting ritual

By Kathryn Paulson Parent birds spend weeks and sometimes months preparing for, nurturing, and teaching their offspring to…

Kirkland resident Helene Naulleau's dog

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‘Bark the Vote’ for your favorite pooch Sept. 10

Catharine Handfelt, Kirkland photographer and creator of “100 Hounds of Kirkland” - a series of photographs showcasing canines…

A city employee shows where bicyclists are to stop to trigger stop lights.

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Kirkland and Redmond piloting new pavement markings for easier cycling

The neighboring cities of Kirkland and Redmond, in East King County, Washington, are becoming more bicycle friendly. Both…

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Volunteer rangers have big impact on parks

Kudos to our Park’s Department for their major park restoration effort now underway at Juanita Bay Park. Also,…

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Class schedule for Herban Wellness

Herbs and Foods for Digestive Health Taught by Melissa Schisler and Katya Difani; 6:30-8:30 p.m., today: The digestive…

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Healthy food choices for growing kids

Questions: I have always been an advocate for healthy eating and have tried to educate my children well…

Maria Maltseva gets a tattoo on her ankle corrected by David Richmond at Gem Tattoo in Kirkland. She originally got the tattoo at a parlor in Seattle and came to Gem Tattoo to get it fixed. Maltseva has eight tattoos. Gem Tattoo has been at 605 Market Street in Kirkland for five years.

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Tattoo touchup

Chris Chandler was shot and killed outside a Mill Creek Halloween party on Oct. 28

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Bench dedicated to murdered Kirkland teen

Mill Creek man builds wooden bench that will be dedicated to slain Kirkland teen at a special ceremony…

Marsha Stevens and her son

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Bereaved parents find lifeline, comfort from Compassionate Friends

Sometimes, when the wind blows gently, Marsha Stevens hears her

Hopelink employees Theresa Curry (front) and Erica Wright stock the shelves at the new Hopelink facility in Kirkland

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Hopelink opens new Kirkland/Northshore Center

Hopelink, the largest social services agency serving north and east King County, opened a brand new center in…

Shotty guitarist Guy Keltner

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Local band Shotty shines in Seattle

It's been a whirlwind week for Juanita-based rock heroes Shotty, who won the 2006 Classic Rockathon at Redmond's…