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Additional investments by the Legislature would be money well spent | Goings and Murray

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Additional investments by the Legislature would be money well spent | Goings and Murray

Each year, graduates from Cascadia College and Lake Washington Institute of Technology land well-paying jobs or transfer to…

Rep. DelBene mentions Kirkland woman in House speech for new healthcare act

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Rep. DelBene mentions Kirkland woman in House speech for new healthcare act

The United States House of Representatives began debate on new healthcare legislation to replace the Affordable Care Act…

Parisa Baldwin and Ava Afshari pose for a photo at their face-painting station at the Nowruz Festival on March 18 at Marina Park in Kirkland. Contributed photo

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Iranian new year celebration held at Marina Park

Traditional Iranian food, music and dress were the order of the day for the celebration of Nowruz, the…

Don’t forget, Obamacare was rammed down our throats | Letter

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Don’t forget, Obamacare was rammed down our throats | Letter

Not a big surprise that the GOP bill will not pass. I feel letting Obamacare implode (and it…

Kirkland City Council responds to letter about city manager compensation

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Kirkland City Council responds to letter about city manager compensation

Earlier this month a resident wrote to the Kirkland Reporter arguing that the council’s recent decision to give…

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Sound Transit resurrects monster-size vehicle valuations | Sens. Rossi, O’Ban

You remember the classic vampire movies. The hero repeatedly tries to take down the blood-sucking monster, but it…

Ben & Jerry’s - Contributed art

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We all scream for free ice cream at Ben & Jerry’s in Kirkland

If the old saying “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream” is true, everyone will…

The Kirkland Choral Society at Bastyr University. Reporter file photo

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Kirkland Choral Society to perform with Philharmonia Northwest at Benaroya Hall on March 25

The Kirkland Choral Society and Philharmonia Northwest join forces at Benaroya Hall for a concert at 2 p.m.…

Call your representatives, let them know your thoughts on ACA replacement | Letter

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Call your representatives, let them know your thoughts on ACA replacement | Letter

John Barnett’s warning about the new health care bill, the American Health Care Act, will hurt millions of…

A fire at the Brown Bag Cafe in Kirkland was contained to the kitchen and attic of the restaurant. Contributed photo/City of Kirkland

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Two-alarm fire at Brown Bag Cafe in Kirkland believed to be an accident, investigation continues

The Kirkland Fire Department was called to the Brown Bag Cafe in the Totem Lake neighborhood of Kirkland…

ST3 is becoming a very expensive lesson for voters | Letter

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ST3 is becoming a very expensive lesson for voters | Letter

I see the ST3 license plate tab increase as a very expensive lesson on consequences. Didn’t people read…

The Eastside March for Justice in Kirkland was inspired by the Women’s March, top, in January. Former Kirkland mayor and State Rep. Joan McBride, left, and Councilwoman Penny Sweet, will be among the speakers for the rally at Marina Park in Kirkland. Reporter file photos

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Eastside March for Justice coming to Kirkland March 25

Inspired by the women’s marches across the country and around the world in January, Eastsiders are coming together…

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Taxation issues with ST3 for land owners in unincorporated areas persist | Cornfield

Everyone understands the problem. No one opposes the solution.

A rendering shows the City of Kirkland’s Totem Lake Park Master Plan, including the parcel recently acquired from King County. City of Kirkland/Submitted art

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Kirkland acquires more property for Totem Lake Park

The Kirkland City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a $190,000 parcel of land owned by King County…

Gov. Jay Inslee signs Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5023. Relating to delaying implementation of revisions to the school levy lid. Primary Sponsor: Lisa Wellman

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Inslee signs bill assuring schools’ 28 percent levy-lid secure until 2019 expiration

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Healthcare bill would drive up costs for older Americans | Letter

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Healthcare bill would drive up costs for older Americans | Letter

Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are considering a bill that would drive up healthcare costs by thousands of dollars…

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Lake Washington Schools Foundation agrees to subsidize test fees for low-income students

The Lake Washington Schools Foundation Board of Trustees unanimously agreed to subsidize Advance Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate…

Scientists recommend $414 million increase in Alzheimer’s research | Letter

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Scientists recommend $414 million increase in Alzheimer’s research | Letter

The Alzheimer’s Association’s 2017 Facts and Figures report found a soaring prevalence, lack of effective treatment and enormous…

Community invited to Kirk Elementary School open house event

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Community invited to Kirk Elementary School open house event

The Lake Washington School District (LWSD) has a plan to build schools and to provide quality learning environments.

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Travis Henry Mueller, M.D.| Obituary

Travis Henry Mueller, M.D., or “Bud” to most who knew him, passed away peacefully March 4. He will…