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Musical chairs | Cartoon

Lobbyists playing musical chairs for state budget funds

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Back to school means it’s time to slow down | Editorial

Our children returned to the classroom this week and while some parents may be cheering, it’s also a…

Return of the Warriors

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Return of the Warriors | Cartoon

Home from a distant battlefield, across the ocean blue. Through enemies and obstacles, they've finally made it through.…

Jerry Cornfield

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The battle for public records | The Petri Dish

Those looking for a more transparent government are increasingly relying on public records to make it happen.They hope…

Sandra Cook

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Steps to help a senior stop driving | Senior Living

As a person ages, it is normal for driving abilities to become impaired. By reducing risk factors and…

Kirkland Reporter intern Maddi Miller is an incoming senior at Lake Washington High School.

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A drastic change ends up a life-changing experience | My Turn

There’s nothing worse than moving, especially if it means changing cities, schools and friends. Not too long ago,…

Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride

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Working together for Kirkland’s future | Mayor’s Memo

Change is inevitable. The world doesn’t stay the same and neither will Kirkland. People will come and go,…

Sandra Cook

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Warning signs a senior should stop driving

For most, driving means independence. The ability to get behind the wheel of a vehicle and take yourself…

Bill LaMarche

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Volunteer to help the Kirkland campaign of your choice

Oh boy, I can’t wait for the feedback generated by this column. I’ll put on my rain gear.…

Rights vs. Responsibilities

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Rights versus responsibilities | Cartoon

Is this a great country or what? Gimme, I want I want I want

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Ideas to improve Kirkland’s zoning process

Last week, I discussed the abnormal level of controversy over redevelopment in Kirkland and how the zoning process…

Home business freedom

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Home business freedom | Cartoon

Operating your own business from home gives you all kinds of freedom!

Kirkland Councilman Toby Nixon

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Kirkland raises transparency bar with new public disclosure rules

Open and transparent government is essential to liberty, and access to public records is a key element of…

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Time to bring balance back to Kirkland’s zoning process

The bad news: Kirkland is a magnet for developers.

Patti Skelton-McGougan

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Adversity impacts children in many ways, some for life | Parent Talk

All of our kids experience pain and trauma at some point in their life. Try to name a…

Department of Licensing test

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Department of Licensing test | Cartoon

And what about row five?? Also fit to drive ... no problem

Limited enrollment

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Limited enrollment | Cartoon

Here in Washington state hard work in high school can open the door to your future

The Seattle Seafair Pirates fired cannons during the Celebrate Kirkland! annual Fourth of July parade in Kirkland.

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Kirkland should have warned residents about cannons | Editorial

A pair of young Bald Eagles is safe and sound at Heritage Park after a day of loud…

Jury duty blues

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Jury duty blues | Cartoon

You're darned right I give. The same ugly fate could befall any of us.

Jay Inslee

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Looking back: The failings and falterings of Inslee and the Legislature

Now that the interminable journey of Washington’s 147 lawmakers is over, what is remarkable is how predictable everything…