Opinion
Kirkland annexation brings more police, taxes and fees for some | Jeff Jared
After the annexation of the Finn Hill, North Juanita and Kingsgate neighborhoods on June 1, Kirkland now has…
Opinion
What is the City of Kirkland’s code on inflatables? | Ask the City
Q: How do we find out if the City of Kirkland has restrictions of inflatable characters, arches, the…
Opinion
Personal fireworks could make your Fourth of July fizzle | Editorial
Anyone who has been in the Kingsgate, Juanita or Finn Hill neighborhoods of Kirkland at night recently knows…
Opinion
Time to move forward after annexation in Kirkland | Editorial
Last week, the City of Kirkland marked a major milestone with the annexation of more than 31,000 new…
Opinion
Annexation: It’s a fact – now, how do we move forward? | Kirkland Conversations
Kirkland is the 12th largest city in the state. That’s a fact. Now, how do we handle our…
Opinion
Puget Sound electric vehicles infrastructure drives local economy, environment | Amy Walen
With the current national focus on environment and high fuel prices, it makes me proud to live and…
News
Meaning of community shines with Leonid Milkin home rebuild in Kirkland | Editor’s Note
When tragedy strikes, we all take a deep breath and do what we can. For some, this means…
Opinion
The Eastside Rail Corridor: A sound investment in the future | King County’s Corner
It was a historic moment as the Sound Transit Board recently seized a spectacular opportunity by securing right-of-way…
Opinion
Time for Kirkland Council to adopt code of ethics | Editorial
The City of Kirkland does not have a code of ethics. The council has been working toward adopting…
Opinion
Editorial | Budget cuts affect little learners, too
In recent weeks, the focus of proposed state cuts in education has been at the higher education level.
Opinion
Two Sense | Who will lead the City of Kirkland next?
The filing period to run for city or county council is June 6-10 and we are all looking…
Opinion
Jared | University of Washington, and its sports, should be privatized
So the University of Washington is favoring higher-paying out-of-state students over locals. But shouldn’t UW be for local…
Opinion
Two sense | Celebration of Osama bin Laden is about justice – not death
In the hours after President Obama announced that Navy SEALs had killed Osama bin Laden, crowds spontaneously gathered…