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People lined up in the rain outside the Capitol’s Cherberg Building for the hearing on five gun regulation measures. Photo by Taylor McAvoy

Northwest

Gun regulations draw an overflow crowd to hearing

Five firearm bills go before state lawmakers.

StoryBook’s sensory-friendly shows offers new options for families

Life

StoryBook’s sensory-friendly shows offers new options for families

The two performances will be Jan. 27 in Renton and Feb. 4 in Kirkland.

Congresswoman Susan DelBene works to remove invasive blackberry bushes as UW students Alec Roseta and Elise Chiba direct a local volunteer. Kailan Manandic, Kirkland Reporter

Life

Local volunteers take the ‘day on’

Congresswoman Susan DelBene joined Green Kirkland and UW students to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

Woman arrested after stealing hair dye and chicken wings from Safeway | Police blotter for Jan. 4-10

News

Woman arrested after stealing hair dye and chicken wings from Safeway | Police blotter for Jan. 4-10

This week’s police blotter.

Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea

Northwest

Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea

The bill would aim to restore salmon while cutting down on toxins and noise pollution.

Studio East, StoryBook Theater to presents winter season lineup

Life

Studio East, StoryBook Theater to presents winter season lineup

The Little Mermaid on land, a Shakespeare comedy and everyone’s favorite puppet boy, coming to a stage near…

For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms

Opinion

For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms

If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.

Kirkland remains hot in the housing market

Life

Kirkland remains hot in the housing market

Experts agree that 2018 will be another hot year for the Puget Sound housing market and Kirkland is…

Kirkland Municipal Court Judge, Michael Lambo swears in newly elected council member Tom Neir at the Jan. 2 city council meeting. <em>Courtesy of the City of Kirkland. </em>

News

Kirkland City Council re-elects Walen over Asher for mayor at Jan. 2 meeting.

Asher said he wanted consideration for the position as he is in the last half of his last…

Eastside Muslim Safety Forum brings awareness to cultural understanding, crime prevention

News

Eastside Muslim Safety Forum brings awareness to cultural understanding, crime prevention

Police officers around the Eastside gather with community in Bellevue

Eastside Birders participate in the 2017 Karismatic Kestrels Birdathon. Locals spotted and recorder 109 bird species throughout Eastern Washington during a single day in May. Mick Thompson, Eastside Audubon

Life

Eastside Audubon provides an active community for birders

The organization will host itsnext Juanita Bay Park tour on Sunday.

A woman and her dog play near the new fenced area for Lake Washington United Methodist Church’s Safe Parking program. Brian Grubb, Fences For Fido

Life

Volunteers build dog park for homeless women’s pets

Fences For Fido, a regional nonprofit organization, recently partnered with a local church to provide an off-leash area…

Fanny Yee (center) stands among the Northshore Utility District Board of Commissioners along with Al Nelson (right), who is the incoming general manager. Courtesy of the Northshore Utility District

News

Northshore Utility District sends off long-time manager

More than 70,000 residents in parts of Bothell, Kirkland and the entirety of Kenmore recently lost a long-time…

Redmond Fire Department honors Eastside family for life-saving action

News

Redmond Fire Department honors Eastside family for life-saving action

It was a seemingly normal day last April as Frank Inman, 76, helped his daughter, her husband and…

5 arrested after Kirkland police uncover extensive criminal activity

News

5 arrested after Kirkland police uncover extensive criminal activity

Suspects were involved in narcotics, stolen property and cars as well as mail and identity theft.

A look back at Kirkland in 2017

News

A look back at Kirkland in 2017

A year in review.

Matison to become city animal control officer

News

Matison to become city animal control officer

Kirkland’s Animal Services program will replace its contract with the Regional Animal Services of King County.

John Robinson, founder and owner of Resolution Photomatching, posing as he first establishes his business and website. Courtesy of John Robinson

Sports

A picture can be worth thousands

Kirkland native uses photo-matching to authenticate sports memorabilia.

Cozy cafe for furry feline friends

Business

Cozy cafe for furry feline friends

Cats are at the heart of a newly opened cafe in Redmond where guests can come hang out…

City receives John D. Spellman Award for historic preservation

News

City receives John D. Spellman Award for historic preservation

Kirkland recognized for its effort to protect buildings surrounded by new development.