Site Logo
Sound Publishing file photo

News

King County Council could place roads levy lift on 2020 ballot

Levy could increase taxes for a median home by about $224 a year.

Photo courtesy of Martin Morgan                                Martin Morgan has run for Kirkland City Council several times since 2009.

News

PDC: Kirkland City Council candidate committed multiple campaign violations

A brief engagement hearing confirming Martin Morgan’s infractions was held on Jan. 23.

Posteroanterior and Lateral Chest Radiographs, January 19, 2020 (Illness Day 4).No thoracic abnormalities were noted (Snohomish Health District)

News

How is the 2019 novel Coronavirus impacting the Eastside?

Low risk, misinformation, racial profiling and North Bend quarantine.

Screenshot from paradisofestival.com.

Arts

Paradiso Festival is on the rocks following lawsuit

Paradiso Festival, one of the most popular annual EDM events in Washington state, may be in trouble after…

Clyde Ford speaks at Bellevue First United Methodist Church. One of the things he spoke about was how other countries have approached the topic of race and racism. Samantha Pak/staff photo

Opinion

We need to, but how do we talk about race? | Windows and Mirrors

Racism is still an issue in this country. How can we have constructive conversations to move forward and…

Mayor Penny Sweet spoke at the groundbreaking. Blake Peterson/staff photo

News

Kirkland holds groundbreaking ceremony at Juanita Beach Park

Construction on renovations is likely to conclude in the late summer.

Recredentialed: Hundreds of WA doctors are stuck working survival jobs

News

Recredentialed: Hundreds of WA doctors are stuck working survival jobs

Unable to find residency positions, many are driving Ubers, working warehouses or unemployed.

A stump left over from a previous timber cut on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Gold Bar, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

News

Lawmakers back timber industry to help reduce WA’s carbon emissions

8 million acres of private forests offset 12% of state’s carbon emissions, says forestry group.

Photo courtesy Studio East                                Shot from a 2012 performance of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”

Life

Studio East, StoryBook theater announce winter shows

Programming includes “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” “The Tempest” and “Little Red.”

Surveillance footage from the incident. Courtesy of Kirkland police

News

Kirkland police request public assistance in identifying casino robbery suspects

The robbery occurred Jan. 27 at 2:50 a.m.

Centro Cultural Mexicano exhibit opens doors to discussions on immigration, border issues

Life

Centro Cultural Mexicano exhibit opens doors to discussions on immigration, border issues

“Border Doors” features art by students who have visited the United States-Mexico border.

File photo

News

Pot shops group up in unincorporated King County

A report found the retailers are not distributing around the county.

Photo courtesy city of Kirkland                                Aerial rendering of the project.

News

‘It’s about to get real’: Construction on Totem Lake Connector Bridge to begin this year

Bids are due to open by March.

Courtesy image

Opinion

Don’t become a victim of financial fraud | Coming of Age…Again

Learn how to avoid scammers.

Blake Peterson/staff photo                                From left, Debra Entenman, Tana Senn, Lisa Callan, Brandi Kruse, Manka Dhingra, Patty Kurderer, Roger Goodman and My-Linh Thai at the event.

News

I-976, affordable housing, other issues discussed at legislative breakfast event

The gathering included a keynote speech from attorney general Bob Ferguson.

Sarah Abdullah is a pharmacist who left Iraq as a refugee. She joined the Welcome Back Center at Highline College and is now only two tests away from gaining Washington state certification to practice her trade. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

News

Recredentialed: Barriers face Washington’s immigrant, refugee professionals

Even with degrees from abroad, it can be difficult for many to get certified in the state.

Former Kirkland mayor put service above self

Opinion

Former Kirkland mayor put service above self

These officials and many others served with distinction even on the occasions when you disagreed with them.

File photo.

News

Thursday Kirkland shooting update

Suspect at large; victim being treated for non-life-threatening injuries

If passed, Senate Bill 6254 would limit the nicotine concentration of vape products, ban certain flavoring chemicals and require vape manufacturers, distributors and retailers to obtain licenses from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. Photo courtesy of ecigarettereviewed.com

News

Lawmakers propose sweeping regulations for vaping industry

Bill supporters cite concerns over health issues and teen use.

After Lake Washington Education Support Professionals authorized a strike for a fair contract with competitive and equitable pay Jan. 7., the union and Lake Washington School District reached a tentative agreement Jan. 17. Photo courtesy of Lake Washington Education Support Professionals Facebook page

News

Lake Washington School District office professionals reach tentative agreement

The district and Lake Washington Education Support Professionals reached a tentative agreement Jan. 17.