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Kirkland community raising donations for families displaced due to fire

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Kirkland community raising donations for families displaced due to fire

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church collecting Fred Meyer gift cards.

Proud to be themselves | Windows and Mirrors

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Proud to be themselves | Windows and Mirrors

June is Pride month and PFLAG Bellevue Eastside has been supporting the local LGBTQ+ community since 1996.

Attendees of the Drag Queen Story Hour at the Fairwood Library exit the event. A walkway was held open for them by supporters while protesters held signs condemning the event behind them. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Tensions run high at Renton library over Drag Queen Story Hour

Supporters and protesters traded chants at June 27 event.

Kirkland residents engage in the interactive Sustainability Forum on Saturday, June 22. Photo courtesy of city of Kirkland

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Kirkland sustainability forum addresses strategy improvements

Members of the community brainstormed potential way to improve sustainability.

Kirkland, other crews respond to two-alarm house fire in Totem Lake

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Kirkland, other crews respond to two-alarm house fire in Totem Lake

One male and a dog were able to get out of the house, there are no injuries and…

Bike share companies, such as Lime, have products lined up around larger cities to help provide transportation. Photo courtesy of Anna Tegelberg.

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Bikes or scooters? Micro-mobility in Kirkland transportation remains undecided

Council expresses mixed reviews about bike and scooter-share programs.

Nurses, physicians and social workers continue their education on proper responses for human trafficking patients. Madeline Coats/staff photo

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Health care professionals improve response for human trafficking victims

EvergreenHealth partnered with Seattle Against Slavery in the fight against labor and sex trafficking.

Kirkland faces a $10 million deficit next biennium

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Kirkland faces a $10 million deficit next biennium

The city is already looking for ways to address it, but details will be scarce until this fall.

Kirkland Transition Academy partners with Chick-fil-A

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Kirkland Transition Academy partners with Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A is the first for-profit business to partner with the LWSD academy.

Friends of Youth welcomes Juniel as director of development

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Friends of Youth welcomes Juniel as director of development

Juniel Brings more than 30 years of development experience to Friends of Youth.

A high tide at Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Sound Publishing file photo

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On the West Coast, Washington is most prone to sea level rise damage

Report by the Center for Climate Integrity shows multibillion-dollar cost of battling back the sea.

Triplett talks 2019-20 Kirkland plans

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Triplett talks 2019-20 Kirkland plans

The city manager addressed residents a Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Congratulations to the Juanita High School and Futures School class of 2019. Photo courtesy of LWSD Facebook page

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Juanita and Futures seniors graduate

The ceremony took place on June 14 at the JHS Field House.

EvergreenHealth’s CEO stepped down after nine months

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EvergreenHealth’s CEO stepped down after nine months

Dr. Amy Beiter left the position on May 31 as part of a mutual decision, officials said.

What’s next for Washington’s 2045 green energy goal?

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What’s next for Washington’s 2045 green energy goal?

The Legislature set the goal, but how does the state actually get there?

Tutta Bella will open a smaller location within QFC’s Kirkland Urban location this summer. While the in-store restaurant won’t offer the traditional seating of a Tutta Bella location, it will offer the same quality food with a wood-burning oven and authentic ingredients. Kailan Manandic/staff photo

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Tutta Bella to partner with QFC and open in-store location at Kirkland Urban

The smaller location will open this summer.

Closing the margins | Windows and Mirrors

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Closing the margins | Windows and Mirrors

How a program at Mercer Island High School is helping students affect social change.

Courtesy photo                                 Alisa Bright is LWTech Tech Academy’s valedictorian. She will graduate with her high school diploma and her AA in design.

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LWTech to graduate students earning high school diplomas and associate degrees

Alisa Bright is the LWTech Technical Academy’s valedictorian.

E. coli levels keep Juanita Beach closed for days

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E. coli levels keep Juanita Beach closed for days

It’s hard to know what’s causing the bacteria to thrive.

Victim of Kirkland homicide was ‘friend to everyone’

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Victim of Kirkland homicide was ‘friend to everyone’

Community fundraising for funeral costs for father of three.