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Mayor Walen elected as Sound Cities president
The Kirkland mayor will work as the Sound Cities Association president to better the region.
Northwest
Inslee pushes back against offshore drilling in Washington
Statements from the governor and the state attorney general come in response to a shift in federal plans.
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LWTech largest provider of health care professional associate degrees in county
LWTech currently offers nine associate degree programs in health profession fields.
Life
Town hall meeting focuses on youth mental health
The meeting featured a panel discussion with people who have been affected by mental health problems, addiction and…
Life
Nature is central for Kirkland artist Calladine
Jacqueline Calladine moved to the area about six years ago and has set up shop at VALA Eastside…
Northwest
Carbon tax plan advances in the state Senate
Bill moves out of committee with lower tax rate than governor proposed, a “monumental step.”
Life
Artists reveal designs for the Kalakala Ferry Art Installation
There was a buzz of excitement as the Kirkland community gathered in the lobby of the Kirkland Performance…
Northwest
Washington health insurance market in flux
Premiums have skyrocketed, prompting a response from lawmakers.
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Homelessness rises as counties collect data
Snohomish and King counties’ annual homeless counts took place last week.
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Local gymnastics community calls for change in sport culture
As a young adult, “Amy Johnson” had received a number of professional massages.
Northwest
Washington lawmakers seek to increase nuclear attack preparations
Bipartisan bills in the House and Senate could remove Cold War-era emergency planning restrictions.
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Locals rally for Lake Washington School District propositions
Lake Washington School District parents, students, teachers and elected officials rallied Monday to remind voters to approve propositions…
Northwest
Cooke Aquaculture fined $332,000 for Cypress Island farmed salmon escape
The operation also faces possible closure if legislators pass a bill that would ban the use of Atlantic…
Northwest
Affirmative action could make a comeback in Washington State
Two decades after a voter-approved initiative made the practice illegal, legislators are calling for a reversal.
Life
Beatles tribute band Creme Tangerine brings the Fab Four’s hits to downtown Kirkland
The rooftop concert was a benefit for Hopelink.
Life
Eastside Audubon prepares for Great Bird Count
Eastside Audubon asks locals to help count the birds on the Eastside to create scientific data.
Northwest
Vetoed tax cut for manufacturers again pushed in bipartisan effort
Bill would lower business and occupation tax by 40 percent over four years.
Northwest
State House speaker talks taxes, death penalty, and harassment
Democrat Frank Chopp has had the speaker title since 1999, and he says he’s not retiring this year.
Northwest
Senator proposes revoking firearm rights in cases of harassment
The bill would expand an existing law that takes guns from perpetrators of domestic violence.
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Tens of thousands take to the streets for Seattle Women’s March
Marchers included residents from the greater Eastside.