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Kirkland Police Chief Eric Olsen

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Kirkland police chief speaks out on child abuse awareness month | Eric Olsen

As a police officer, I have responded to all types of crimes during my 24 years with the…

What's in the Pot

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What’s really in that pot at the end of the rainbow? | Cartoon

What's really in that pot at the end of the rainbow?

News

Emotions run high during court hearing for drunk driver who killed Kirkland man | Two Sense

As a reporter, I have been afforded the opportunity to do some pretty interesting things. There are times…

Opinion

A thorough look into the meaning of misspellings for a local newspaper | Two Sense

I have learned a thing or two in my 15 years as a journalist. No one is truly…

Girl Scout Cookies

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Girl Scout cookies are everywhere | Cartoon

You can't avoid them - Girl Scout cookies are everywhere.

Opinion

Thumbs up to involved Kirkland residents, down to traffic mess in Totem Lake

Thumbs up to the Lake Washington boys basketball team for going to state.

Automated Milker

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Technological advances in the automatic milking machine | Cartoon

Technological advances in the automatic milking machine from 1966 to 2012.

Bill LaMarche

Opinion

Volunteering? Yes you can and yes you should! | Kirkland Volunteers

Volunteering is easy and fun, although many get stuck wondering, “Do I have the needed skills? Who could…

Patti Skelton-McGougan

Opinion

Helping your child with grief | Parent Talk

In the past couple of months, we’ve had some very public stories of death, including a Woodinville teacher…

Jeff E. Jared

Opinion

Gay marriage, ‘yes,’ but forced association with gays, ‘no’ | Jeff E. Jared

My first column with this paper was in support of legalizing gay marriage (April 22, 2009). Now, almost…

Maria Chavez Wilcox

Opinion

Want your kid to do well in school? Get involved | Instructions Not Included

If you want your children to succeed in school and life, get involved in their education.

Victoria Martin

Opinion

You’re family at Couzin’s Cafe | Discover Kirkland

I’m a real stickler for correct spelling. I’ve been teaching English to foreign students on and off for…

Election '12 Battle is on

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The Election 2012 battle is on | Cartoon

The Washington State election of 2012 battle is on

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We are listening | Editor’s Note

A woman called us recently to tell us about her concerns regarding two Kirkland transit centers.

Things we really need

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NBA & NHL teams: Things we really need around here | Cartoon

Things we really need around here: more rain, holes in our heads, higher taxes and NBA & NHL…

Jeff E. Jared

Opinion

What’s not in the constitution? | Jeff E. Jared

Did you know the word “republican” is in the U.S. Constitution, but “democracy” is not? Similarly, “contract” is…

The Kirkland City Council recently voted to buy the 'Kirkland Segment' of the Eastside Rail Corridor. The council has developed three options to repay the loan that will fund the trail

Opinion

How should Kirkland pay for the Eastside Rail Corridor? | Council’s Desk

Kirkland is on a path to buy the “Kirkland Segment” of the Eastside Rail Corridor as a first…

What's a Caucus?

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The big election year question: What is a caucus? | Cartoon

What is a caucus? It's what's left of a zebra after a hungry pack of lions finishes with…

Opinion

Same-sex marriage issue incites comments | Editorial

We have received several phone calls, emails, online comments and letters to the editor regarding last week’s cover…

Melanie Miller

Opinion

Why are girls so mean? Understanding the challenging relationships of our daughters

Having worked as a school counselor I know all too well the many fifth and sixth grade girls…