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Mike Weinstein (right) with his grandson Owen at a take-your-children-to-work day event in Kirkland. Photo courtesy of Waste Management

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Kirkland’s Weinstein honored for 35 years in waste and recycling industry

Mike Weinstein has lived in the Finn Hill Neighborhood with his wife for the last 38 years.

Congress must end surprise billing — in a fair and reasonable way | Guest editorial

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Congress must end surprise billing — in a fair and reasonable way | Guest editorial

The state Legislature recently passed an act that eliminates protects patients from surprise medical billing.

King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

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King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

A man’s right arm was left “permanently disfigured and disabled” after a Sheriff’s Office K-9 was used.

Amy Falcone (pictured) will succeed Dave Asher on the Kirkland City Council. Photo courtesy Amy Falcone

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Getting to know new councilmember Amy Falcone

Falcone will start in her position this month.

Washington doesn’t know true vaccination data

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Washington doesn’t know true vaccination data

New auditor’s report shows schools have not reported accurate vaccination data.

Graphic of the project. Courtesy of city of Kirkland

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Juanita Beach Park to get new bathhouse, other amenities by August

Once complete, the bathhouse will be open year-round.

Insulin pumps are worn by diabetics to monitor blood glucose levels and replace manual injections. (Wikimedia Commons)

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WA lawmakers propose capping insulin costs at $100 a month

With the federal government in gridlock, states and finding ways to lower costs.

Come for the conversation, stay for the friendships | Windows and Mirrors

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Come for the conversation, stay for the friendships | Windows and Mirrors

Talk Time classes allow English language learners to practice their speaking and conversation skills.

Kirkland investigators had portions of the Juanita Neighborhood Safeway parking lot blocked off on April 25 after a toddler was struck by a vehicle. File photo

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Kirkland Reporter’s top 10 most-viewed web stories of 2019

Here are the top online stories for the Kirkland Reporter.

Best of the Kirkland police blotter

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Best of the Kirkland police blotter

Reporter has compiled the best of the Kirkland blotter for reading pleasure.

Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end

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Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end

Union reps say negotiations have stalled since they began in April.

The implicit bias trainings came about in part because of a November 2018 racial-profiling incident at Menchie’s (pictured). Staff photo/Andy Nystrom

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How is Kirkland addressing implicit bias?

The city council was updated on recent implicit bias trainings undergone by Kirkland staffers.

Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo                                 Rabbi Chaim S. Rivkin of Chabad of Kirkland lights the menorah on Dec. 22.

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Marking the beginning of Hanukkah in Kirkland

Chabad of Kirkland Jewish Community hosted its annual public menorah lighting on Dec. 22.

Getting to know new Kirkland Councilmember Neal Black

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Getting to know new Kirkland Councilmember Neal Black

Fresh to the Kirkland City Council, Black has roots in law and Houghton Community Council.

Retiring judge Lambo reflects on 14 years at Kirkland municipal court

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Retiring judge Lambo reflects on 14 years at Kirkland municipal court

His career included time as an officer with Bellevue police.

Kirkland officer’s use of force within policy and procedures; profanity violated department policy

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Kirkland officer’s use of force within policy and procedures; profanity violated department policy

Joint statement from police chief Cherie Harris and city manager Kurt Triplett.

Attendees gathered for the fifth annual Musical Holiday Lights on the Cross Kirkland Corridor on Dec. 13.Photo courtesy of Aaron Jacob

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Musical and lights on the Cross Kirkland Corridor

Hundreds gathered for the annual Google Lights on Dec. 13.

Chabad of Kirkland hosting annual Grand Menorah Lighting event Dec. 22

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Chabad of Kirkland hosting annual Grand Menorah Lighting event Dec. 22

It begins at 4:15 p.m. at Marina Park.

Prep work on Totem Lake Connector bridge begins this week

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Prep work on Totem Lake Connector bridge begins this week

Drivers should expect traffic delays.

Local high school students organized Kirkland’s second climate strike. A group of protesters met with Mayor Penny Sweet to discuss the city’s plans to address the climate crisis. Madison Miller / staff photo

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Eastside students organize second climate strike in Kirkland

Organized by local high school students, a climate strike was held at Marina Park.