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Kirkland Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members participate in a disaster preparedness drill. Contributed photo

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Volunteer victims needed for Kirkland CERT drill

The Kirkland Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is hosting an emergency drill on April 29 so that…

This artist’s rendering shows what Kirkland Urban could look like upon completion. CollinsWoerman /Submitted art

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Kirkland Urban update: Businesses to start opening in early 2019

Phase one of the construction of Kirkland Urban is going forward on schedule following the groundbreaking last fall.

Imagine Housing to celebrate 30th anniversary Saturday

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Imagine Housing to celebrate 30th anniversary Saturday

On Saturday, Imagine Housing will celebrate its 30th anniversary of providing affordable housing in east King County.

Keep moving forward with Sound Transit’s plan | Letter

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Keep moving forward with Sound Transit’s plan | Letter

I carefully reviewed the details of the Sound Transit proposal prior to voting yes, although I’m older and…

Juanita High School student and event emcee Grace Harrington addresses the crowd at the Lake Washington Schools Foundation luncheon on Tuesday. Samantha Pak, Redmond Reporter

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Lake Washington Schools Foundation focuses on preparing students for the future

Investing in the future.

Village at Totem Lake update: Trader Joe’s, Wells Fargo to relocate this summer

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Village at Totem Lake update: Trader Joe’s, Wells Fargo to relocate this summer

CenterCal is moving right along with the construction of the Village at Totem Lake, with some retail tenants…

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Happy to be getting the Reporter again | Letter

We were recently surprised and happy to find the Kirkland Reporter in our driveway. When we moved to…

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King County Housing Authority to accept applications for Section 8 lottery

With a record number of low-income households around King County struggling to pay the rent, the King County…

Terry and Rick Colella attend their Friends of FSH Research fundraiser in January, which had a prom theme. Since starting the organization, they have raised more than $3.2 million for muscular dystrophy research. Contributed photo

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Kirkland couple raises $3.2 million for FSH muscular dystrophy research

When her son was diagnosed with facioscapulohumeral (FSH) muscular dystrophy and the doctor told her that the best…

EvergreenHealth employees rally in Kirkland for higher wages, better healthcare

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EvergreenHealth employees rally in Kirkland for higher wages, better healthcare

Addressing desires for better wages and more affordable healthcare, EvergreenHealth employees represented by SEIU Healthcare 1199NW picketed and…

Kirkland firefighters rescued a woman from the house on the far right after a fire broke out in the kitchen on Thursday. MATT PHELPS/Kirkland Reporter

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Woman, two dogs rescued from burning home on Finn Hill in Kirkland

Kirkland firefighters rescued a woman and two dogs from a burning house on Thursday on Finn Hill.

Kelly Dylla has been announced as the new executive director of the Kirkland Arts Center. Contributed photo

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Kirkland Arts Center announces new executive director

The Kirkland Arts Center (KAC) has hired Kelly Dylla as its new executive director.

Let’s not let transgender discrimination get to the ballot | Letter

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Let’s not let transgender discrimination get to the ballot | Letter

No transgender person, child or adult, intentionally chooses a more difficult path in life… that path chooses him/her.…

Kirkland resident Nelson Yong will be on the NBC show First Dates. Jasmin Elaine Photography @jasminelainephoto

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Kirkland resident Nelson Yong to be on new NBC dating show

Kirkland resident Nelson Yong believes an online profile is very much like a first date - first impressions…

Dr. L.E. Scarr - Contributed photo

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Former long time LWSD superintendent Dr. L.E. Scarr dies | Update

Former Lake Washington School District (LWSD) Superintendent Dr. L.E. “Bud” Scarr died on March 21.

Participants in the Eastside March for Justice walk along Lake Washington Boulevard. MATT PHELPS / Kirkland Reporter

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Organizers say Eastside March for Justice in Kirkland continues momentum of movement

Hundreds of people lined the Kirkland waterfront early Saturday morning for the Eastside March for Justice.

Rossi is more interested in political rhetoric than solving problems | Letter

Opinion

Rossi is more interested in political rhetoric than solving problems | Letter

On reading “Sound Transit resurrects monster-sized vehicle valuations”, one wonders whether Dino Rossi is interested in solving the…

What kind of city does Kirkland want to be? | Letter

Opinion

What kind of city does Kirkland want to be? | Letter

We have been involved in Kirkland and Everest Neighborhood issues for many years.

Eastside March for Justice draws hundreds to Kirkland waterfront | Photos

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Eastside March for Justice draws hundreds to Kirkland waterfront | Photos

Hundreds of people lined the Kirkland waterfront early Saturday morning for the Eastside March for Justice.

Potala Village design likely to earn approval in May

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Potala Village design likely to earn approval in May

While Potala Village is nearing approval from the City of Kirkland’s Design Review Board in May, the project…