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AAUW honors LWSD STEM scholars

Eleven female high school students from Kirkland were honored.

Keynote speaker and author Cheryl Strayed spoke of her own struggles and how she got through them at the Youth Eastside Services’ 50th anniversary Invest In Youth breakfast. Photo courtesy of Phillip Johnson

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‘Wild’ author Cheryl Strayed shares story of abuse, addiction and heartbreak at Youth Eastside Services breakfast

The nonprofit hopes to raise $790,000 as they celebrate 50 years in 2018.

Photos courtesy of the Iranian Society of Washington State.

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Locals celebrate Iranian heritage

The Iranian Society of Washington State celebrated its third annual Nowruz festival.

Boarders vs. bureaucracy

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Boarders vs. bureaucracy

How a common need for dry land, an unconventional perspective on property rights, and 25 tons of cement…

Juanita’s softball team is ready for return to state

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Juanita’s softball team is ready for return to state

For the Rebels, hitting, pitching and communication are key.

Juanita’s pitching on target with seniors leading the way

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Juanita’s pitching on target with seniors leading the way

Key returners for the Rebels this year include seniors and pitchers Jayson Schroeder and JD Worcester.

City celebrates former city manager’s legacy of service

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City celebrates former city manager’s legacy of service

Dave Ramsay helped found the Green Kirkland Partnership and went on to volunteer more than 1,050 recorded hours…

Waste Management drivers visit with Kirkland boy battling cancer

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Waste Management drivers visit with Kirkland boy battling cancer

Jessica Muller said her son loves garbage trucks and watches videos in bed while undergoing chemotherapy.

As PSE moves away from coal, one community scrambles to build a new economy

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As PSE moves away from coal, one community scrambles to build a new economy

Lewis County has long relied on the energy needs of consumers throughout the region. That’s all about to…

Kirkland police investigate possible mass shooting threats at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

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Kirkland police investigate possible mass shooting threats at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

The man said he was having thoughts of suicide and is currently at a mental health hospital.

(Left to right) Jérôme Vasseur, Katya Samoylenko, Julien Bouetard, Clarisse Podalin, Cédric Barnet will all star in the Les Seagulls production, “Le Prénome.”Photo courtesy of Sébastien Plisson

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French Language theater production opens in Kirkland

The play, “Le Prénom,” will be entirely in French with three showings on March 23, May 4 and…

Students throughout the region take part in National School Walkout, call for gun control

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Students throughout the region take part in National School Walkout, call for gun control

The March 14 demonstrations marked the one month anniversary of the Parkland school shooting.

Kirkland-area students walk out of class to commemorate Parkland victims | Photos

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Kirkland-area students walk out of class to commemorate Parkland victims | Photos

The students walked out in solidarity with students nationwide who are protesting gun violence and pushing for change.

Large Kirkland Urban development opens this October

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Large Kirkland Urban development opens this October

The 12-acre development broke ground September 2017 and its first building goes on-line in October.

Afghanistan refugee shares how Friends of Youth gave him hope at Bellevue event

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Afghanistan refugee shares how Friends of Youth gave him hope at Bellevue event

Hundreds celebrate youth at annual Friends of Youth luncheon.

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Sexual assault survivors push legislative change

Seeking systematic reforms, victims spoke up this legislative session.

Shoe shiner keeps beaming with regular dialysis

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Shoe shiner keeps beaming with regular dialysis

World Kidney Day was March 8.

By Taylor McAvoy

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State Legislature passes last-minute budget deal and property tax cut

The plan includes $1 billion for public education and $400 million in tax cuts for property owners.

By Taylor McAvoy

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Olympia stunner: Compromise over police use of force

It was not always a civil process, but two diametrically opposed groups managed to find common ground.

Juanita High School. LWSD/Courtesy photo

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Juanita resumes routine after rumors of school shooting

Police investigated a school shooting rumor at Juanita High School Thursday morning.