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Stacey Sanner sits in Parkplace Books where she will sign her new book for patrons on Nov. 30. Her book pays tribute to Seattle Police officers.

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Kirkland author keeps a blue light on for police officers with new book

Sitting at home or in a restaurant many people hear the sounds of their community outside the front…

Josh Cooper

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Weight loss for life | Embody Health

The problem of obesity in America seems to be the trendy topic of the moment and, as a…

Cassandra Lanning

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The rule about gloves | Skin Care

Don’t forget about your hands. They are always exposed to the environment and are abused by our actions.…

An Animal Planet cameraman films actor Bob Sapp washing a dog during a film shoot at PupScrub in Kirkland on Oct. 29.

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Actor Bob Sapp on set at Kirkland’s PupScrub for Animal Planet film shoot

The PupScrub in Juanita Village got some Hollywood action as an Animal Planet film crew shot film on…

An electric vehicle charging station at Bellevue Square.

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Five electric car charging stations coming to downtown Kirkland

Five electric vehicle charging stations are being installed in downtown Kirkland this week at three separate locations.

Patti Skelton-McGougan

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Helping your child navigate peer pressure | Parent Talk

Peer pressure is a reality of growing up. Though it's out of our control as parents, there are…

Kirkland is brimming with fun things for kids to do - before and during Halloween.

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Jack-o-lanterns, haunted houses, monsters and fortune-telling | Kirkland Halloween Happenings

Are you looking for a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween with your kids? From haunted houses…

Stina Hughes and her dog Rosie.

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How to choose a doggie daycare | Pampered Pets

If you are thinking about doggie daycare for your “best friend,” but unsure how to evaluate your options,…

Value Village employee Damien Rommal dresses up as a werewolf for one of the Kirkland location's fashion shows. The events are planned to help customers get ideas for Halloween costumes.

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Zombies and princesses rock the runway during Halloween fashion show at Kirkland Value Village

Damien Rommal got dressed for work Thursday afternoon. He put on his furry hands, brown face paint and…

Researchers at Harvard University say that the potato

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Potatoes named a major culprit for weight gain | Healthy Living

Researchers at Harvard University say that the potato, an all-time American favorite, contributes to our national obesity crisis…

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Eastside Taste of the Town event to benefit medically fragile children

The Eastside Business Association will host the 5th Annual Taste of the Town event from 6-10 p.m. Oct.…

Research shows yoga can help mitigate breast cancer symptoms.

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Yoga can mitigate breast cancer symptoms | Healthy Living

In recent years, the month of October has become bright with the appearance of pink ribbons. These pink…

Kirkland native violinmaker

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Kirkland arts groups discuss efforts to boost dwindling art funding

Funding for the arts in Kirkland and throughout King County is dwindling - probably not a surprise to…

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National health survey underway in King County

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the most comprehensive study of the health and nutritional status…

Jessica and Tom Kelly smile for a photo during an '80s-style 'prom night' at the Eagles Club in downtown Kirkland on Saturday. Dozens of Peter Kirk Elementary parents organized the adult prom

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Back to the ‘80s: Kirkland grown-ups redo the prom | Slideshow

While Lake Washington High School students danced to Lady Gaga at their homecoming on Saturday night, Paisley Madison…

German Mendoza

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Kirkland students learn dangers of distracted driving

Sixteen-year-old Tabitha Lee admitted that she sometimes texts while driving.

A documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick that tells the story of the rise

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New documentary series on Prohibition features Kirkland bootlegger’s son

A new documentary series on the 1920s Prohibition era features a Kirkland man whose father was a bootlegger.

Don McDaniel sits in the sun as he reads at Houghton Park in year's past.

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Northwest BookFest coming to Kirkland this weekend

The Northwest reading public is in for a literary deluge Oct. 1-2 when writers, editors, librarians, and booksellers…

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Kirkland Reporter announces 2011 Poetry Contest winners

The Kirkland Reporter recently launched its first-ever 2011 Poetry Contest with the theme "autumn." Thank you to the…

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Mobile Breast imaging tour offering free ultrasound on Saturday

Ford Motor Company Fund and mobile testing provider, HealthFair have teamed up to sponsor the Women's Health Initiative…