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County council gives the go-ahead for parks levy

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County council gives the go-ahead for parks levy

Voters will be asked to decide whether to approve the levy on Aug. 6.

Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo                                Annie Crawley visited Mark Twain Elementary and encouraged students to be a voice. Her presentation, “Our Ocean and You” inspires students to protect the world and save the ocean.

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‘Ocean Annie’ Crawley speaks at Kirkland’s Twain elementary on Earth Day

Annie Crawley encourages students to be the change in the world.

Community comes together following Safeway parking lot accident

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Community comes together following Safeway parking lot accident

A memorial service for the 3-year-old boy is planned for May 3.

From left: Philip, Mary Madaline, Dee, Tom and Thomas Roe pose together at the award ceremony. Photo courtesy of St. Vincent de Paul

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Kirkland’s Roe receives second honor for volunteer work

Dee Roe received her second St. Vincent de Paul Least of My Brethren Award.

An aircraft is pictured at King County International Airport, also known as Boeing Field. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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King County wants to end deportation flights for ICE

Legal challenge expected from federal government.

Ride-share driver suspected of sexually assaulting Bellevue passenger

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Ride-share driver suspected of sexually assaulting Bellevue passenger

Man is also suspect for SeaTac incident.

April 2019 special election preliminary results

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April 2019 special election preliminary results

LWSD levy passing; Fall City fire merger and hospital bond coming up short.

New Kirkland Fire Station 27 land purchase one step closer to reality

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New Kirkland Fire Station 27 land purchase one step closer to reality

City council approved of the property buy of more than $5.5 million.

From left: Flower Pot program chair Anne Hess, KDA executive director Michael Friedline, and Flower Pot program chair Kathy Feek pose near flower pots in downtown Kirkland with a sample of the new plaques. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.

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Looking to adopt a flower pot?

Kirkland Downtown Association continues to keep downtown beautiful and vibrant.

Ayuka Sakak, Hadley Cole, KJ Bradley, Cate Harrington, Willow Cook and Shreya Jaisingh of the LEGO Lassies were acknowledged for their accomplishments at the Kirkland City Council meeting on April 2. Courtesy photo.

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Kirkland Council proclaims April LEGO Lassies month

The sixth-grade robotics team will be going to the world championships next week.

Kirkland’s Vortex Music Movies celebrates Record Store Day with local artists

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Kirkland’s Vortex Music Movies celebrates Record Store Day with local artists

Smuggling Croissants, Mister Blank, Ouija Boob, Floral Tattoo and other local artists performed at at the shop.

Protections for nurses’ working conditions supported by Eastside legislators

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Protections for nurses’ working conditions supported by Eastside legislators

Improvements to working conditions for nurses are closer than ever thanks to House Bill 1155.

Courtesy photo                                Sophia Gonzalez of ICS was the 151st Coca Cola Scholar at this year’s Scholar’s Banquet in Atlanta, GA.

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Two LWSD students receive $20,000 Coca Cola scholarships

Sarah Raza (RHS) and Sophia Gonzalez (ICS) were selected for their community service work.

St. Jude Parish members assembled Need Kits with hygiene products at the annual Service Day on March 30. Need Kits were also assembled by elders of 10 assisted living communities. The elderly also donated motivational art cards to put inside each kit. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo

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St. Jude’s Service Day Program helps combat poverty

The annual service day helps organizations that help Eastside communities experiencing poverty and abuse.

Kailan Manandic/staff photo                                Officials break ground outside Salt House Church for the Eastside’s first permanent women and family shelter. Workers hope to complete construction in 2020.

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Eastside’s first permanent shelter breaks ground in Kirkland

The shelter will serve single women and families with children who are experiencing homelessness.

Kirkland woman assaulted by man posing as rideshare driver

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Kirkland woman assaulted by man posing as rideshare driver

Other unrelated cases reported in county.

Kirkland plans for major infrastructure investments at 132nd Square Park

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Kirkland plans for major infrastructure investments at 132nd Square Park

Residents are being asked to give their input.

Kirkland council to discuss restricting discharge of firearms

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Kirkland council to discuss restricting discharge of firearms

The ordinance, set for a vote on May 7, is similar to ones already adopted in nearby cities.

The Sound Transit double-decker buses replace the articulated buses on Everett to Bellevue routes along I-405. The 14.5-foot tall buses seat more people for an equal footprint and similar fuel economy. Kailan Manandic/staff photo

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Double-deckers descend on the Eastside

The new 14.5-foot tall buses will run from Everett to Bellevue, with stops in Bothell and Kirkland.

Suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder, kidnapping and other charges in Kirkland

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Suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder, kidnapping and other charges in Kirkland

Defendant held in custody with no option for bail.