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Community members review the current designs of the Totem Lake Connector Bridge and the proposed “plank” overlook that will offer a unique view of Totem Lake. Kailan Manandic, Kirkland Reporter

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Totem Lake bridge moves to final design phases

Kirkland council is expected to offer final approval in April.

Kirkland volunteers on an upward trend

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Kirkland volunteers on an upward trend

The city reported that 5,987 volunteers dedicated 34,413 hours to various city programs and community service projects in…

Millennial entrepreneurs gearing up to launch crowdfunding campaign for Ombraz Sunglasses

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Millennial entrepreneurs gearing up to launch crowdfunding campaign for Ombraz Sunglasses

For each pair of sunglasses sold, 20 trees will be planted.

Rebel wraps up 3A state 285-pound wrestling title

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Rebel wraps up 3A state 285-pound wrestling title

A heaping plate of chicken alfredo set John Nascimento’s Saturday afternoon into motion and satisfied his appetite.

Firefighters control small blaze at surgery center

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Firefighters control small blaze at surgery center

There were no injuries reported.

Open Sesame: Mobile app offers patients more independence and privacy

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Open Sesame: Mobile app offers patients more independence and privacy

As someone with multiple sclerosis, Gary Fisher and his wife Eileen Fisher are in regular contact with his…

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Proposal to eliminate the death penalty passes the Senate

After passionate floor debate, the bill moves to the House.

Kirkland-based STAM offers toys for grown ups

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Kirkland-based STAM offers toys for grown ups

The humor gifts are raunchy-humored stuffed toys meant to be gag gifts for adults.

Washington State Capitol. Photo by Nicole Jennings

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Washington may soon teach sexual abuse prevention in schools

The State Legislature is considering training aimed at improving child safety.

Election returns from LWSD measures announced

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Election returns from LWSD measures announced

The two levies are passing, while the bond is failing.

Kirkland City Hall - Reporter file photo

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Council adopts 6th Street corridor study

The study began in mid-2016 and covered the 2.5-mile 6th Street corridor that includes 6th Street, 6th Street…

Rep. DelBene, local students create Valentines for veterans

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Rep. DelBene, local students create Valentines for veterans

Rose Hill first graders made Valentine’s Day cards for local men and women who have served in the…

Photo by Kathryn Decker/Flickr

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State legislators look to “ban the box”

The House of Representatives votes to end questioning criminal history on job applications.

Andy McCormick, Seth Truscott and Amit Kulkarni watch birds at an Eastside Audubon event in March 2013. Mick Thompson, Eastside Audubon

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A bird in the hand is worth two at the beach

Eastside Audubon hosts a program on coastal raptors.

Courtesy of Andrew Joslyn

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Andrew Joslyn to play at the Kirkland Performance Center

Joslyn will play with The Passenger Ensemble on Feb. 16.

Lawmaker pitches vocational scholarships at rural community colleges

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Lawmaker pitches vocational scholarships at rural community colleges

The bill would provide assistance for residents that make less than 70 percent of the state median income.

Students could utilize the proposed program to attend state colleges, including the University of Washington in Seattle. Photo by Punctured Bicycle/Wikimedia

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Proposed bill would provide free college tuition to some students

The Evergreen Free College Program being called for would benefit both middle-income and low-income students.

Kirkland resident Mary Madaline Roe (right), Eden Campbell (middle) and Morgan Chandler (left) act in a scene during the filming of “They Reach.” Courtesy of Single Schred Films

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From Little League to big screen

Kirkland’s Mary Madaline Roe to star in upcoming adventure-horror film

Bigfoot eludes state recognition yet again

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Bigfoot eludes state recognition yet again

A twice-failed bill would have named the mythic creature as the official state cryptid.

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Meet the producer

We turn the tables on our host and ask her a few questions in this bonus episode. Chiefly,…