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Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office

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Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office

Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed.

PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight

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PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight

Animal products create a lot of emissions, but veggie alternatives are coming from King County.

Kangs tumble to state gymnastics title

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Kangs tumble to state gymnastics title

Lake Washington’s score of 185.725 is the second-highest all-time mark at the state meet.

‘We can do the right thing’ | Windows and Mirrors

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‘We can do the right thing’ | Windows and Mirrors

Clarence Moriwaki shares how we can stand up for each other and not have history repeat itself.

Global Idea School opened last fall. Courtesy photo

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Kirkland’s Global Idea School celebrates student curiosity, growth

The bilingual school opened last fall.

Kirkland council discusses city’s tree code

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Kirkland council discusses city’s tree code

The current tree code allows for any sized property to remove two trees over the course of 12…

Blake Peterson/staff photo                                 Mayor Penny Sweet gave an address at a Feb. 13 Kirkland Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

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State of the City: ‘We’re seeing the booming still’

Kirkland mayor addresses infrastructure improvements, finding small-town balance.

From left to right: Satisfaction members Chris LeGrand (“Mick”) and Trey Garrity (“Keith”). Photo by Michelle Fairless

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Coming together: Beatles, Stones tribute bands to face off at Kirkland Performance Center

The Kirkland show is part of a 125-stop tour.

Madison Miller / staff photo                                Melissa Jones-Goetz and her husband, Rich Ralls, returned to contra dancing for the first time in about two years on Feb. 8.

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Contra dancing brings community together in Kirkland

Folk Horizons celebrates its 10th year.

Totem Lake continues road construction, business and residential development

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Totem Lake continues road construction, business and residential development

Construction begins for the Totem Lake Connector, and The Village at Totem Lake announced new openings.

Exterior of Kirkland City Hall. Blake Peterson/staff photo

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Kirkland continues Shoreline Master Program update discussions

An update to the program is required every eight years.

Photo courtesy of Julia Marshall                                Tiki’s perch at Totem Lake and the store in its early years.

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Denny’s Pet World mascot dies at 45

The scarlet macaw, Tiki, was the pet store’s mascot for over 43 years.

Federal Way resident Mi’Chance Dunlap-Gittens, 17, died Jan. 27, 2017. Courtesy photo

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Law enforcement challenges report on sting operation that killed Federal Way teen

King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s findings rattle Sheriff’s Office, police union.

In 2018, the city of Seattle approved and then repealed a head tax within a month. It would have levied a $275 per employee tax on businesses grossing more than $20 million annually. Sound Publishing file photo

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County head tax bill passes committee

Bill would let King County levy a tax on businesses to fund housing and address homelessness.

Google’s 6th St. office building in Kirkland, WA on Feb. 10, 2020. Staff Photo / Mitchell Atencio

Business

Google to open two floors of office space in Kirkland

Google is adding the office space to accomadate growth in its Kirkland area.

Three-quarters of the suicide deaths among children ages 10 to 14 are caused by firearms, according to a new report from the Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program at the University of Washington. File photo

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King County studies youth gun violence amid rising suicides

It’s unclear what’s driving the trend.

Chinese organizations file complaint against Kuderer, alleging racism

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Chinese organizations file complaint against Kuderer, alleging racism

The complaint alleges Kuderer used a racist term and lacks respect for Chinese Americans.

High tides, as seen in this file photo of Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Pacific County, could become the norm in the future due to sea level rise. Sound Publishing file photo

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UW summarizes Washington climate impact on water

The report localizes information from the United Nations.

Making a human connection in a sea of social media

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Making a human connection in a sea of social media

A monthly health column about natural medicine.

Eastside Community Musical debuts ‘Mamma Mia!’

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Eastside Community Musical debuts ‘Mamma Mia!’

Studio East and KPC are presenting “Mamma Mia” Feb. 7-8 and 14-16.