Life
Starting the new year with a plunge at Marina Park
Eastsiders plunge into Lake Washington for the 17th Annual Polar Plunge.
News
It looks a lot like Inslee is running for president
New statements and political fundraising from Gov. Inslee point toward a 2020 presidential bid
News
State Supreme Court upholds King County youth jail levy
The decision, issued Dec. 27, sided with King County and allows it to keep collecting revenue.
News
How does the Texas ACA ruling affect Washington
A ruling last week from a Texas judge striking down the ACA will likely be overturned.
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VW settlement brings electric transit, low-emission school buses to LWSD
More than 80 districts and 19 public transit fleets will receive $22 million from VW settlement to improve…
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Three Eastside Organizations receive “retired” King County vans
Councilmember Claudia Balducci donates three vans to help each organization in its mission.
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UPDATE: 911 services partially back online, FCC investigates
CenturyLink and King County report most 911 calls are getting through.
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Kirkland Arts Center receives grant from Bradley Family Foundation
Grant funding will support youth art education programs, including Make Your Mark.
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John Taylor appointed first director of Department of Local Services for King County
Starting January 1, Taylor will lead the new Department of Local Services to better meet the needs of…
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Changes to Kirkland tree code aim to preserve canopy
The city has lost 270 acres of tree canopy since 2010, when the code was last updated.
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King County launches text to 911 service
The service will help the hearing impaired and those experiencing domestic violence.
Business
Kirkland-based Higher Leaf acquires Green Theory locations in Bellevue
Recreational cannabis retailer Higher Leaf has announced the acquisition of Green Theory in Bellevue.
Business
Google, Facebook to pay more than $400,000 to Washington state in campaign finance cases
Both are in the top 10 largest campaign finance recoveries in Washington state history.
News
Puget Sound prepares for the big one
Three years after an alarming report made national headlines, locals are quietly preparing disaster.
Life
Kirkland resident earns Community Hero Award
Joshua Reiss, who helped save a fellow citizen’s life, encourages CPR training.
News
Why do Washington voters struggle with climate change policies?
Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing
News
State Supreme Court strikes down I-27; King County will pursue safe consumption sites
The decision upholds a court ruling keeping the anti-consumption site initiative off the ballot.
Life
Holiday lettering at Kirkland’s Heathman Hotel
Camille Robinson teaches a hand lettering class to spruce up seasonal letters
News
Kirkland business owner sentenced to five years for 20 years of tax evasion
Daniel Nix, who owned a medical office interior design firm, is convicted of 25 criminal counts.