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Derek Hill and John Bergen train for next month’s Race Across America event. Courtesy photo

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Kirkland duo to race across the U.S. next month

Derek Hill, a Kirkland police detective and Kenmore resident, and John Bergen, a Kirkland resident and a partner…

The Bendich residence on the Lake Washington shore in Kirkland has had modifications to the backyard and shoreline to make the property more environmentally sustainable. CATHERINE KRUMMEY / Kirkland Reporter

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Kirkland, Washington Sea Grant partner to help homeowners restore Lake Washington shoreline

Kirkland has become the first city in the state to partner with Washington Sea Grant in its new…

Robert Moreno does a demo during the 2016 Kirkland Artist Studio Tour. This year’s event is coming up this weekend. LAREY MCDANIELS, Courtesy photo

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Kirkland Artist Studio Tour returns this weekend

The Kirkland Artist Studio Tour (KAST) has quickly become a Mother’s Day weekend tradition in the city, with…

Ben Franklin Elementary School second graders conduct a mock Kirkland City Council meeting at Kirkland City Hall. Contributed photo

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Ben Franklin second graders visit Kirkland City Hall

On May 5, 75 second graders from Ben Franklin Elementary School got an inside look at what it’s…

Merrily Dicks holds a sample of “The Spikes” sculpture that is displayed in her Kirkland backyard. One of her assistants, Yancy McCoy, helped create this piece. The full sculpture has been installed on the Cross Kirkland Corridor. CATHERINE KRUMMEY / Kirkland Reporter

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Kirkland to hold installation celebration for CKC sculpture

Members of the public are invited to join Kirkland City Council members, the Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission and…

Hal and Anya Bomgardner celebrate at their wedding reception at Le Grand Bistro Americain in Kirkland. Courtesy photo

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Kirkland couple gets married in their 80s

The epitome of a “meet cute,” Hal and Anya Bomgardner met in the elevator shortly after she moved…

Local residents check out the water buildup near the intersection of 145th Street and 75th Avenue at the Kirkland-Kenmore boundary. Contributed photo

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Kirkland, Kenmore work together to resolve neighborhood flooding issue

With the record-setting rain the Puget Sound region has received this year, it’s no surprise that flooding is…

Locals participate in a Indivisible North Seattle-organized rally outside of 1st Congressional District Rep. Suzan DelBene’s Bothell office. They wanted to show support for DelBene in her opposition to the Republican-proposed health care reforms in the U.S. House of Representatives. CATHERINE KRUMMEY / Bothell Reporter

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Locals organize to show ‘indivisible’ opposition

“We are one nation … indivisible.”

A seaplane is seen at Carillon Point. TIMOTHY CHONG / Contributed photo

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Kirkland hearing examiner issues decision on Carillon Point seaplane permit

The Kirkland hearing examiner has approved — with conditions — the Carillon Point Seaplane Operation Shoreline Conditional Use…

Mayor Amy Walen delivers the State of the City address at a Kirkland Chamber of Commerce luncheon. CATHERINE KRUMMEY / Kirkland Reporter

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Mayor, city manager to present State of the City address

Kirkland Mayor Amy Walen and City Manager Kurt Triplett will present a “State of the City” address for…

Tickets are now on sale for “A Night of Burlesque” at the Kirkland Performance Center, featuring a cast of Pacific Northwest performers. Submitted art

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Redmond woman organizes Kirkland Performance Center burlesque show

Jacqueline Hyde, a Redmond resident and small business owner, is bringing a one-night-only burlesque show to the Kirkland…

First Congressional District Rep. Suzan DelBene meets with her Veterans Advisory Board at Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland. CATHERINE KRUMMEY / Kirkland Reporter

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Rep. DelBene meets with Veterans Advisory Board

Before heading back to Washington, D.C., to address the nation’s budget, First Congressional District Rep. Suzan DelBene met…

Kirkland City Manager Kurt Triplett speaks as Michael J. Connolly of Windermere Real Estate and Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Director Josh Brown listen during a housing panel at Kirkland City Hall. CATHERINE KRUMMEY / Kirkland Reporter

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Housing forum held at Kirkland City Hall

Housing, both in quantity and affordability, is undoubtedly an issue for Kirkland and the entire Puget Sound region…

Lindsey and Erik, right, use to be Miracle League kids, but now that they’re grown up they come as helpers with the younger kids such as Liam, left. Contributed photo/Chris Rusnak

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Kirkland Rotary, Boys & Girls Club hosting 13th annual Miracle League

Some people have physical attributes that give them an advantage when it comes to sports. Those whom are…

Tom Neir has announced his candidacy for Kirkland City Council. Contributed photo

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Tom Neir announces run for Kirkland City Council

Candidates for Kirkland City Council are beginning to come forward as the filing period, May 15-19, draws closer.

Fire at Kirkland apartment sends one to the hospital, nine families displaced

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Fire at Kirkland apartment sends one to the hospital, nine families displaced

An apartment fire sent one Kirkland resident to the hospital and killed a family pet early Saturday morning,…

BookTree Kirkland is also participating in Independent Bookstore Day. CATHERINE KRUMMEY/Kirkland Reporter

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Independent Bookstore Day returns to Puget Sound

Puget Sound bibliophiles should mark April 29 in their calendars for a challenge unlike any other.

LWTech Spring Plant Sale returns April 28-29, May 5-6

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LWTech Spring Plant Sale returns April 28-29, May 5-6

The Spring Plant Sale, one of the most popular events that takes place at Lake Washington Institute of…

Carillon Kitchen Executive Chef Frank Rog (left) and his team prepare for the restaurant to open. CATHERINE KRUMMEY/Kirkland Reporter

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New restaurant coming to Carillon Point

Carillon Point employees and visitors will have a new dining option starting Monday.

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A special session is coming in Olympia | Cornfield

The countdown to special session is underway.