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Lake Washington School District votes on levy renewals

The proposed levies would help provide full funding to schools.

Force tactics used by the Kirkland Police Department in all use of force cases from 2016 to 2020. Courtesy of KPD Use of Force Dashboard Draft.

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Kirkland seeks community input on police use of force dashboard

Dashboard shows incidents from 2016 to 2020.

The 62-foot-long mural design and location (courtesy of Austin Picinich)

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Community organizations collaborate to plan salmon sustainability mural in Kirkland

The mural will painted at SPUD Fish & Chips and was designed by a 16-year-old artist.

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First time in 100 years: LWHS boys, girls basketball teams are regular season champions

The Lady Kangs won the 3A Regular Season Conference for the third consecutive year.

La Quinta Inn located at 10530 Northup Way. Courtesy of Google.

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King County may buy La Quinta Inn as permanent supportive housing location in Kirkland

The city expects a decision on the potential purchase within days or weeks.

The Banh Mi Burger contains a lemongrass patty, pickled daikon carrots, pickled red cabbage, cilantro, jalapenos, plant-based mayonnaise, cucumber, umami sauce, and fresh cracked pepper. Courtesy of Plantiful Superfoods.

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Plantiful Superfoods holds ribbon cutting and opening ceremony

Plantiful’s mission is to bridge the gap between meat lovers and plant lovers.

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WIAA launches bias reporting form in response to discriminatory incidents

Inappropriate behavior seen, heard or witnessed at any WIAA member school event can be reported.

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Snoqualmie Indian Tribe and Eastside Fire & Rescue to receive grant-funded emergency aid vehicle

The vehicle will be designed for safe emergency response during viral pandemics.

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Attorney General files lawsuit against COVID testing company

Center for COVID Control operated testing sites in King County.

A gun rights advocate warns a crowd of the potential need for forceful resistance in the future at gathering outside House of Representatives chamber in this 2020 file photo. (WNPA News Service)

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State Democrats push new round of open-carry gun restrictions

They want to keep guns away from ballot counting and out of places where city councils and school…

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After a record-breaking 2020, gun violence continues to increase in King County

King County Prosecuting Attorney believes pandemic gun violence is part of a national trend.

Information on escape vehicle (Screenshot from King County Sheriff’s Office PIO Twitter)

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One of five juvenile detention center escapees apprehended

Five inmates escaped from Echo Glen Children’s Center in Snoqualmie in a Ford Fusion on Jan. 26.

Seattle East DDC facility front (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)
Seattle East DDC facility front (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene urges Postmaster General to reconsider closing Eastside mail facility

Workers at the East DDC in Redmond are concerned about how the closure would impact mail service.

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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office testifies on behalf of catalytic converter theft bill, suggests additional measures

KCPAO representative emphasized the importance of addressing the demand for the stolen car parts.

Deputy Police Chief Clint Beck, Sgt. Ethan Nguyen, Navigator Danielle Fernandez and Police Chief Ken Seuberlich at a RADAR commendation ceremony in May of 2021, recognizing Nguyen and Fernandez’s exceptional work. Courtesy photo

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$500k grant from DOJ to help reduce use of police force in North King County

North Sound RADAR Program responds to calls within Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell and Kirkland.

The Village at Totem Lake (Screenshot from City of Kirkland Youtube video)

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Kirklands’s Village at Totem Lake receives Governor’s Smart Communities Award

The award is granted to exemplary projects that demonstrate positive community collaboration.

Jim Curtis at the Tahoma National Cemetery. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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Local veterans face challenges with health care

As Jim Curtis walks the ground of the Tahoma National Cemetery, visiting the gravesite of an old Marine…

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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LWSD returns to in-person learning with updated COVID-19 guidelines

New protocols come from the expertise of King County health department.

Wilde Rover Irish Pub. Courtesy of Wilde Rover Irish Pub’s Facebook.

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Wilde Rover Irish Pub closes doors for good

Jan. 23 was Wilde Rover’s last night of staying open.

The current Kirkland City Council (Screenshot from City of Kirkland website)

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Kirkland leaders write letter to the county expressing support for “imminent” homeless shelter

Kirkland City Council wants the community to be engaged and have input regarding the shelter.