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Panel luncheon audience members predict survey results in regard to what Eastsiders consider to make up the American Dream. From left: James Whitfield, Dr. Amy Morrison, Anne Morisseau and Anne-Marie Diouf. Madison Miller / staff photo

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Leadership Eastside hosts panel discussing the American Dream

The panel consisted of Dr. Amy Morrison, president of Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Anne Morisseau, Planning Commissioner…

Dissecting the future of impactful pretrial decision making

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Dissecting the future of impactful pretrial decision making

Data on inmates not being cohesively collected is needed for decision making, advocates say.

Would rent control work in Washington?

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Would rent control work in Washington?

Oregon’s new law could lay the blueprint for other states

Juanita Elementary recognized by county green school program

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Juanita Elementary recognized by county green school program

Juanita Elementary achieved a recycling rate of 55 percent.

Boeing probe reaches Kirkland local after deadly crashes

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Boeing probe reaches Kirkland local after deadly crashes

The criminal investigation into Boeing’s 737 MAX certification seeks information from a local expert.

Kirkland couple, Lyell Fracas and Jack Clevenger will run in the Boston Marathon to raise funds for the non-profit 261 Fearless on April 15. Courtesy photo of Lyell Fracas

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Kirkland’s Fracas and Clevenger to run in Boston Marathon

Kirkland Couple Lyell Fracas and Jack Clevenger will run to raise funds for 261 Fearless Inc.

LWSD Resource Center. Photo by Jason Rothkowitz 2010

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LWSD Capital Projects levy addresses overcrowding and security in schools

The upcoming levy, if passed, will build more classrooms and install security cameras.

KPC’s All Star House Band set to perform classic rock anthems at the third annual benefit concert. From left: Geoffrey Castle, Jakael Tristram, Chuck Dorsett and Byron Prather. Ronnie Yonker Photography.

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Kirkland Performance Center set to rock audiences at annual benefit concert

KPC’s All Star House Band plays classic rock anthems at “We Will Rock You” benefit concert on April…

Kirkland Urban, the nearly completed mixed-use development in downtown Kirkland, will host Shake Shack along with about a dozen other tenants. Kailan Manandic / staff photo

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Shake Shack to open in Kirkland

The East Coast burger chain will open in Kirkland Urban, the nearly completed mixed-use development.

Clues for fixing King County’s child care woes may be found in British Columbia

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Clues for fixing King County’s child care woes may be found in British Columbia

B.C. struggles with many of the same problems as Washington state.

1st District legislators talk budget, transportation, housing

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1st District legislators talk budget, transportation, housing

Health topics, including vaccines, vaping and long term care, also discussed at Bothell forum.

‘Suspicious’ male grabs 11-year-old before walking away

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‘Suspicious’ male grabs 11-year-old before walking away

Incident took place near South Rose Hill.

DelBene visits highways, trails on infrastructure tour

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DelBene visits highways, trails on infrastructure tour

Congresswoman highlights Kirkland’s Totem Lake bridge and other projects in need of federal funding.

The current Board of Directors for the Greater Kirkland chamber of Commerce. Photo courtesy of the the Greater Kirkland chamber of Commerce

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Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce celebrates centennial

The 100-year celebration will take place during the chamber’s annual gala.

48th District town hall focuses on education, housing and gun control

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48th District town hall focuses on education, housing and gun control

Constituents also worried about proposed sexual educational curriculum, election reforms.

Downtown Kirkland’s utility boxes get a facelift

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Downtown Kirkland’s utility boxes get a facelift

New wraps celebrate the history of local community, businesses.

Rosa and Erik, whose last names have been withheld share their experiences being a part of Youth Eastside Services (YES) Latino H.E.A.T. student-leadership program at the Invest in Youth Breakfast on March 20. Madison Miller/staff photo

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Eastside community ‘invests in youth’ at annual YES benefit breakfast

YES holds annual Invest in Youth Breakfast.

Local House reps. vote in favor of removing MMR personal exemptions

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Local House reps. vote in favor of removing MMR personal exemptions

Eastside politicians vote overwhelmingly in favor of HB 1638.

Suspect arrested for Kirkland home invasion stabbing previously tried for murder of three in Yakima

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Suspect arrested for Kirkland home invasion stabbing previously tried for murder of three in Yakima

Police determined the victim, who is in stable condition, knew the suspect.

Kids in Kirkland enjoy the two days off from school by sledding down a hill at Peter Kirk Park. Madison Miller/staff photo

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Eastside schools announce schedule accommodations to snow days

Some districts have built-in make-up days but not all.