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Recycling bin stolen, neighbor wants extra patrols on trash day | Police Blotter

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Recycling bin stolen, neighbor wants extra patrols on trash day | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Aug. 7-9.

First part of new rain garden project wraps up in Norkirk

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First part of new rain garden project wraps up in Norkirk

The garden’s flora will be planted at a one-day volunteer event in mid-October.

Kirkland rape suspect found guilty in Arizona, now faces rape charge here

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Kirkland rape suspect found guilty in Arizona, now faces rape charge here

Dion Earl is a Kent man and former soccer team owner.

Three neighborhood sidewalk projects underway in Kirkland

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Three neighborhood sidewalk projects underway in Kirkland

More than 3,000 feet of new sidewalks will be implemented by the city.

Community block party Crossing Kirkland returns Sept. 7

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Community block party Crossing Kirkland returns Sept. 7

This is the third year the event has taken place in the city.

Exterior of Kirkland City Hall. Photo courtesy City of Kirkland

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Kirkland looks at Totem Lake area traffic study

Transportation Solutions, Inc. recently revealed the findings of the study.

Charity swim event hits Kirkland this weekend

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Charity swim event hits Kirkland this weekend

The Park to Park Open Swim benefits Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Madison Miller/staff photo                                Melody Kieffer, an office manager at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School, addresses the school board on Monday.

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LWSD office personnel may see pay cuts next year

LWSD and LWESP are bargaining for a new three-year contract.

District Court Judge Peter Nault dies after 25 years on the bench

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District Court Judge Peter Nault dies after 25 years on the bench

The county council will appoint a judge to fill the open spot.

Kirkland City Council discusses potential affordable employee housing initiative

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Kirkland City Council discusses potential affordable employee housing initiative

The initiative is the result of a partnership between the City of Kirkland and Sustainable Kirkland

Google to expand Kirkland reach

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Google to expand Kirkland reach

The company, according to public records, filed new building permit applications with the city.

Kirkland parks department expands its reach with scholarship program

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Kirkland parks department expands its reach with scholarship program

The decision to expand the program was made in an effort to provide more opportunities for residents.

Friends and family gathered at the 1000 Lights Water Lantern Festival at Juanita Beach Park on Aug. 10. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

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1,000 Lights Water Lantern Festival comes to Kirkland

Hundreds gather at Juanita Beach Park for a night of community on Aug. 10.

Lake Washington PTSA receives National PTA grant

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Lake Washington PTSA receives National PTA grant

The grant was used to organize two parent focus groups to learn more of what’s on parents’ minds.

Metro RapidRide to end with Totem Lake following alternate Redmond proposal

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Metro RapidRide to end with Totem Lake following alternate Redmond proposal

Metro officials say they are moving forward with long-range plan.

Got your grill on?

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Got your grill on?

Hot coals – great for burgers, bad for garbage.

Real estate market holds steady as summer continues

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Real estate market holds steady as summer continues

Suburbs are on the rise, as many millennials may be priced out of city cores.

Kirkland business’ recycling, trash capacity must be equal

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Kirkland business’ recycling, trash capacity must be equal

O-4695 is part of city’s alignment with county solid waste plan.

A night out with Kirkland cops

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A night out with Kirkland cops

The Kirkland Police Department hosts annual National Night Out.

Man divorces his wife without her knowledge | Police Blotter

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Man divorces his wife without her knowledge | Police Blotter

Police blotter for July 12-18.