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Zach Shucklin is a senior at International Community School.

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A McDonald’s trip gone wrong | On Track With Zach

En route to school in the mornings, I have now become acquainted with seeing at least two civilian…

More than 100 pooches and people gathered for the grand opening of Kirkland's first off-leash dog park on Saturday. Jasper's Dog Park was named after KDOG President Jean Guth's canine.

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A doggone great off-leash dog park | Editorial

An impressive show of dedication and determination yielded a long-awaited amenity for Kirkland on Saturday.

Super Legislature

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The continuing misguided adventures of the Super Legislature | Cartoon

The continuing misguided adventures of the Super Legislature

Zach Shucklin is a senior at International Community School.

Opinion

An exciting use of my extra time | On Track With Zach

At International Community School, most seniors are encouraged to insert a free period into their class schedule, because…

The Statement

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The statement | Cartoon

The Statement: Status quo versus change during the 2012 election

End-in-Sight

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An end in sight for gay marriage legalization? | Cartoon

Is there an end in sight for the legalization of gay marriage?

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State does bait-and-switch on Kirkland | Editorial

Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride recently told the Great Kirkland Chamber of Commerce that the proposed bill in Olympia…

The City of Kirkland recently voted to purchase the old BNSF corridor seen here.

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Privatize Kirkland’s rail trail | Jeff E. Jared

Kirkland is buying 5.5 miles of the old rail line from Renton to Snohomish that carried the Dinner…

Failing Grade

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Failing grade on education funding | Cartoon

Education funding exams returned today: failing grade.

Zach Shucklin is a senior at International Community School.

Opinion

Slapping back on comments and criticism | On Track With Zach

I have been writing my column for the Reporter for nine weeks now. I have enjoyed the experience…

Traffic slows on Interstate 90 westbound across Mercer Island during the morning commute on Jan. 3.

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Hypocrisy over 520 bridge toll | Two Sense

On Friday morning at about 9 a.m., I was driving to my dental appointment in West Seattle. No…

Zach Shucklin is a senior at International Community School.

Opinion

The perks and pitfalls of being an only child | On Track With Zach

It is a surreal experience to wake up in Hawaii as a Washingtonian.

Signs of Winter

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The signs of winter | Cartoon

Signs of winter: snowmen, sledding, snow and scales.

The Perfect Gift

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The perfect gift | Cartoon

The perfect gift: "Thanks, Santa - It's just what I wanted!"

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What is next for Kirkland?

Thanks to the Reporter for the opportunity to give some thoughts on where we should aspire to go…

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Top Kirkland stories of 2011 | Editorial

The 2011 year in news for Kirkland had everything from “A”nnexation to “Z”oning codes disputes. But some of…

Clear Headed

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State government not so clear headed on uninsured children | Cartoon

The state government is not so clear headed about uninsured children

Maria Chavez Wilcox is president of Childhaven.

Opinion

When ‘don’t talk to strangers’ is not enough | Instructions Not Included

I grew up in a time and a culture where sexual abuse just wasn’t talked about. No stories…

Reporter intern Zach Shucklin is a senior at International Community School.

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Some entertainment helps to get tons of homework done | On Track With Zach

Out of all seven days of the week, Sunday by far is the least friendly to me.

The City of Kirkland voted to purchase the old BNSF corridor seen here during the Connect Kirkland Treasure Hunt/Walk May 22.

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Eastside Rail Corridor purchase the right decision for Kirkland | Editorial

Kirkland will soon own nearly 5.5 miles of the Eastside Rail Corridor that city officials hope to turn…