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State AG files lawsuit against Value Village alleging widespread deception

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Kristine Ott alongside her daughter, Kalie, boxes the final cake sold at the Bridle Trails Dairy Queen. Kailan Manandic, Kirkland Reporter

Business

Locally owned Dairy Queen closed in wake of Bridle Trails Shopping Center purchase

The Bridle Trails Shopping Center lost a beloved high-school hangout last week when the Dairy Queen permanently closed,…

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks with Sound Publishing staff during a meeting on Jan. 20 at the Bellevue Reporter office. Photo by Matt Phelps/Kirkland Reporter

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Judge delivers crushing blow to Inslee’s Clean Air Rule

It was the centerpiece of the governor’s crusade against climate change. Now it’s gone.

Reporter file photo.

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Council members, residents voice opinions on Houghton/Everest Neighborhood Center building heights

Kirkland’s City Council approved an ordinance last week that limits the Houghton/Everest Neighborhood Center building height to three…

Kirkland police respond to disturbance, shoot and kill armed male suspect

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Kirkland police respond to disturbance, shoot and kill armed male suspect

A Kirkland police officer shot and killed an armed male suspect while responding to a disturbance at the…

Emotions flow at Marchione’s retirement celebration

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Emotions flow at Marchione’s retirement celebration

An emotional crowd gathered at the Kirkland Performance Center on Dec. 14 to celebrate the extensive public service…

The Amtrak train 501 wreckage on Interstate 5 near DuPont. Courtesy of Washington State Trooper, Brooke Bova.

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Bloodworks NW calls for donations in wake of fatal Amtrak derailment

Bloodworks Northwest issued an urgent appeal for donors Monday morning following the Amtrak passenger train derailment near DuPont…

Sajeenaa Jebanathan (Middle) from Lake Washington High School receives the Lee Johnson Student Community Service Award. Katie Searle (Right) a Lake Washington School District CTE Specialist, and Tod Johnson (Left) of the Johnson family presented the award. <em>Kristina Bowman, Lake Washington School District</em>

Business

Kirkland Chamber of Commerce honors community at annual awards luncheon

The chamber recognizes individuals who’ve been impactful on Kirkland’s business community.

VitalSource staff spends work day helping families give gift of Christmas to kids

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VitalSource staff spends work day helping families give gift of Christmas to kids

Parents walked out of Christmas House, some with carts piled high with toys that their children will unwrap…

City receives more than $5 million for road, sidewalk improvements in Totem Lake

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City receives more than $5 million for road, sidewalk improvements in Totem Lake

Improvements aim to improve mobility for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians.

Getting with the program: Frost students participate in Hour of Code

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Getting with the program: Frost students participate in Hour of Code

The worldwide computer science event aims to teach young minds the basics of computer programming.

Lessons from the Queen of Katwe

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Lessons from the Queen of Katwe

Youth receive chess tips from internationally renowned Ugandan woman and Northwest University student.

Police ask for public’s help on locating controlled substance homicide suspect

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Police ask for public’s help on locating controlled substance homicide suspect

Joseph W. Crist was charged with giving a 17-year-old girl drugs that led to her overdose and death.

Transportation Commission to review I-405 express toll lanes performance

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Transportation Commission to review I-405 express toll lanes performance

The tolls have been in use for two years now.

City to host presentation on geological hazards on Monday | Video

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City to host presentation on geological hazards on Monday | Video

Join map creator and planning experts at City Hall for Monday presentation

The exterior of the new Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa. The location is still under renovations at the former Massage Envy location in Juanita Village. Kailan Manandic, Kirkland Reporter

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Long-time locals join the Kirkland small business market

Three long-time locals are replacing a closed massage and skincare business in Juanita Village with their own massage…

Residents weigh in on housing issues

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Residents weigh in on housing issues

The City of Kirkland held a public workshop to receive public feedback for its Housing Strategy Plan.

Stacy Edwards, owner of the Eastside GYMGUYZ franchise, opens his van to show the various equipment his trainers use with their clients. Kailan Manandic, Kirkland Reporter

Business

Local gym takes equipment on the road

Local gym owner Stacy Edwards opens his doors at 5 a.m. every weekday, when his earliest clients start…

Kirkland Nourishing Networks helps fill the hunger gap during long school breaks

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Kirkland Nourishing Networks helps fill the hunger gap during long school breaks

The network of neighbors provide food boxes for local families in need.

Two people arrested for theft of turkey dinner | Police blotter for Nov. 22-28

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Two people arrested for theft of turkey dinner | Police blotter for Nov. 22-28

The blotter feature is a description of a small selection of police incidents and calls to the Kirkland…