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Kirkland Chamber turns up the heat with annual fashion show

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Kirkland Chamber turns up the heat with annual fashion show

Chamber showcases downtown boutiques’ hottest fashion lines.

The Carlton Complex wildfire burned in north-central Washington state in 2014. Photo by Jason Kriess/Wikimedia Commons

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King County burn ban now in effect

Other counties across the state have already enacted similar restrictions.

State House races heat up in 41st District with two up-for-grabs positions

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State House races heat up in 41st District with two up-for-grabs positions

District covers Mercer Island and portions of Bellevue, Renton and Issaquah.

An example of a fish culvert that prevents fish from migrating through it. Creative commons

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Fish culverts ruling will increase price tag for the state

The state will be on the line for $3.7 billion for fish culvert replacements.

The man on Iron Mountain

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The man on Iron Mountain

Chuck Pillon has been living on a 10-acre junk-filled property near Renton for decades.

Kirkland to experiment with bike share

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Kirkland to experiment with bike share

The program would provide new opportunities for transportation and recreation.

SAATWA Board President Aseem Chipalkatti gives an opening speech to those who were in attendance Sunday afternoon. Hanson Lee/staff photo.

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South Asian organizations look to take political action and advocacy to the next level

SAATWA and SAPAC are planning to push for political involvement and the political values of Washington’s South Asian…

Rabid bat found near Woodinville

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Rabid bat found near Woodinville

County health officials urge anyone who may have been exposed to the bat to seek treatment.

Police arrest Kingsgate shooting suspect

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Police arrest Kingsgate shooting suspect

Kirkland and Kenmore police arrested a suspect in a non-injury shooting case that occurred on July 7

Barrier that protects Eastside water to be repaired

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Barrier that protects Eastside water to be repaired

The barrier protects a pipeline that delivers water to various Eastside cities and Seattle.

Activists turn in carbon fee signatures for November ballot

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Activists turn in carbon fee signatures for November ballot

The carbon fee I-1631 has gathered enough signatures to be placed on the November ballot.

Kirkland, Houghton communities to celebrate 50 years together

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Kirkland, Houghton communities to celebrate 50 years together

The two cities merged in 1968.

Class president reflects on time as International Community School student

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Class president reflects on time as International Community School student

International Community School grad looks to make a difference in cyber security

Safe consumption part 3: The opposite of addiction

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Safe consumption part 3: The opposite of addiction

Final episode of our three-part series on controversial supervised consumption sites

Emerson K-12 valedictorian takes the video game industry head-on

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Emerson K-12 valedictorian takes the video game industry head-on

Doolittle achieved academic success while dealing with anxiety disorder and ADHD.

The many hurdles from farm to table

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The many hurdles from farm to table

From environmental regulations to expensive land, local farmers have a lot on their plate

World War II veteran to serve as Fourth of July parade grand marshal

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World War II veteran to serve as Fourth of July parade grand marshal

John Kenny has managed more than 20,000 care packages that have been sent to troops.

Bellevue, Kirkland plan to bring self-driving vanpools to the Eastside

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Bellevue, Kirkland plan to bring self-driving vanpools to the Eastside

Following a federal grant application, the vans could hit the streets beginning next spring.

My Favorite Martins

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My Favorite Martins

Steve Martin and Martin Short discuss bringing their two-man comedy extravaganza back to Seattle.

AG Ferguson takes on Trump’s immigrant family separation

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AG Ferguson takes on Trump’s immigrant family separation

Washington’s Attorney General plans to sue the federal government over the “zero tolerance” policy.