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LWSD asks community for input on superintendent

The LWSD is conducting two surveys and will hold four meetings as it searches for a superintendent.

Robert Moreno does a demo a previous Kirkland Artist Studio Tour. This year’s event runs from May 12-13 on Mother’s Day weekend. Photo courtesy of Larey McDaniels

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KAC hosts 15th annual Kirkland Artist Studio Tour

The free tour will feature more than 40 local artists who will open their studios for tours.

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Seattle Foundation’s GIVEBIG helps make an impact in Kirkland

The eighth annual giving day returns on May 9.

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Freestone Capital Management announces new scholarship

The firm committed to providing $100,000 in financial support to 20 college students.

Kirkland celebrates Earth Month with a day of stewardship

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Kirkland celebrates Earth Month with a day of stewardship

Volunteers pitched in to remove invasive plants, haul mulch and plant native plants at North Rose Hill Woodlands…

Reporter File Photo. John William Howard/Kirkland Reporter

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EvergreenHealth receives “A” grade for patient safety

It is one of only 11 hospitals in Washington to achieve an A rating this spring.

Screenshot of the Kanopy website.

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King County brings the silver screen to local libraries

County library members will now have free access to an expansive film streaming service.

Poster courtesy of the Sammamish Valley Alliance

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Sammamish Valley Spring Celebration

The celebration and its numerous events will take place from May 4 to 6.

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EvergreenHealth celebrates ‘Health Heroes’

EvergreenHealth recognized 17 healthcare professionals with the Health Hero award.

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Five LWSD students receive sponsored scholarships

The students are among 1,000 distinguished students recognized nationwide.

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Becker’s Hospital Review recognizes EvergreenHealth

Becker’s Hospital Review names EvergreenHealth on List of “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare”.

Reporter file photo. Courtesy of Kevin Mills

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Rose Hill Safeway thanks local customers

The Safeway store in Rose Hill will host a grand re-opening after renovations.

Photo courtesy of the city of Kirkland

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City provides plants in time for Mother’s Day

The annual spring plant sale will be hosted at the Lake Washington Institute of Technology.

Promotional image courtesy of the Kirkland Parks Foundation and Google

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STEM Challenge allows LWSD students to compete for school funding

Google has partnered with the Kirkland Parks Foundation to fund the KITE STEM Challenge.

Photo courtesy of Mick Thompson

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Shorebird identification class offered by Eastside Audubon

The class will benefit the entire Eastside with events on April 10, 11 and 14.

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Studio East continues sensory friendly shows with ‘Rapunzel’

The show aims to provide a safe place for children with special needs to enjoy theatre.

Funding for self-watering flower pots in downtown Kirkland gets green light

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Funding for self-watering flower pots in downtown Kirkland gets green light

Council approves $13,100 to purchase 40 pots for Kirkland Downtown Association program.

Photo courtesy of AAUW

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AAUW honors LWSD STEM scholars

Eleven female high school students from Kirkland were honored.

Author Cheryl Strayed answers questions on PCT ‘bro’ culture, ‘Gilmore Girls’ and more

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Author Cheryl Strayed answers questions on PCT ‘bro’ culture, ‘Gilmore Girls’ and more

The Oprah’s Book Club author is best known for her memoir “Wild.”

Keynote speaker and author Cheryl Strayed spoke of her own struggles and how she got through them at the Youth Eastside Services’ 50th anniversary Invest In Youth breakfast. Photo courtesy of Phillip Johnson

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‘Wild’ author Cheryl Strayed shares story of abuse, addiction and heartbreak at Youth Eastside Services breakfast

The nonprofit hopes to raise $790,000 as they celebrate 50 years in 2018.