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Keeping Safe During Our Golden Years

As the Baby Boomer generation enters retirement, it is important for our growing senior population to focus on…

Army Maj. Michael Tremblay returned home from his one-year tour of duty in Iraq.

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Army soldier gets hero’s welcome home from Iraq

The Kirkland Fire Department sounded sirens as the community cheered and waved American flags outside of Army Maj.…

Parklane Gallery art reception March 12

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Parklane Gallery art reception March 12

Enjoy a feast of mixed-media art in March at Parklane Gallery.

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Microsoft’s Baudboys to host festival

The Baudboys, an eight-voice a cappella group made up entirely of Microsoft employees, return to Olympia’s Washington Center…

Pondera Winery is a joint venture of several family members (pictured)

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Pondera Winery invites community to release weekend

Pondera Winery will introduce the community to its new wines during the shop's release weekend event that will…

Norkirk resident Candida Crane walks her dogs

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Off-leash park at Crestwoods raises concerns

Twice a day, Candida Crane walks her energetic terrier, Sadie and young Labrador Oliver through her Norkirk neighborhood…

Artist Nicki Smith with her watercolor art

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Parklane Gallery features new artist

Watercolorist Nicki M. Smith is featuring her watercolors in “Swept Away,” a show at Parklane Gallery for the…

Kirkland resident Jan Paul works on a project with her loom at her home on Feb. 13. Paul is a hand weaver of Saganishiki

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Handweaver Jan Paul practices art of Sanganishiki

Jan Paul’s husband had to make a hole in the ceiling to fit one of her looms in…

Bride Jeanne MacRae

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Valentine’s Day couples tie knot at Heritage Hall

Having experienced large weddings before, Jeanne MacRae and Redmond Optometrist Jeff Forrey decided to make their union an…

Birthing and postpartum doula Jan Martinka (center) chats with mom-to-be Levonne Padilla (left) and Sarah Levy

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Birth doula supports women through motherhood bumps

Between ACDC and Kiss concerts, Jan Martinka was living the fast life trying to raise two kids.

Chuck Morgan gets a farewell peck during festivities Sunday at Heritage Hall. (Below) Kirkland Deputy Mayor Joan McBride  applauds the man of the hour. KENDALL WATSON

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Kirkland saying goodbye to Chuck Morgan

Kirkland might be the city’s name, but for a few hours Sunday afternoon it could have been called…

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Blaubak features sculpture exhibit

Artist and psychologist Dr. Sheila Adams will open her sculpture exhibit, “Whatever Comes to Mind,” at the Blaubak…

Argentinean guitarist Cecilia Zabala will perform as part of the lineup for the touring concert at KPC on Feb. 6. COURTESY PHOTO

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Touring concert brings guitar music to the world – and Kirkland

Ask Brian Gore how he became the leader of a touring guitar festival, and he’ll tell you what…

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A&E’s Sell This House features Kirkland home

The unique lavender walls in Leslie Amira’s Kirkland home landed her a spot on A&E’s Sell This House…

Chuck Morgan at his Kirkland home.

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‘Mr. Kirkland’ to say goodbye Feb. 1

Known by many as "Mr. Kirkland," long-time resident Chuck Morgan is saying goodbye.

Area travel show-host/writer and marijuana legalization activist Rick Steves will be appearing at the Kirkland Performance Center Feb. 4.

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Rick Steves lights up marijuana conversation at KPC Feb. 4

Screening his latest project, ""Marijuana: It's Time for a Conversation", Rick Steves will present a short film on…

Linnea Walsh

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Rose Hill Elementary students present

Rose Hill Elementary PTSA and Studio East will celebrate their 10th Anniversary together with the stage production of…

Artist Julie Alpert stands among her artwork in a staircase at the Kirkland Arts Center on Fri.

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Artist completes staircase installation at KAC

Artist Julie Alpert recently completed a site-specific installation in the back staircase at Kirkland Arts Center (KAC).

Artisit Russ Riddle creates beautifully designed studio furniture. His art pieces are on display at Parklane Gallery.

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Parklane Gallery features woodwork artist Russ Riddle

Parklane Gallery is now featuring artist Russ Riddle’s woodwork that will be on display through May.