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Comcast Cares Day comes to Friends of Youth in Kirkland

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Comcast Cares Day comes to Friends of Youth in Kirkland

Employees from the company’s Redmond office volunteered their time at the Eastside nonprofit.

Candidates file for November 2019 election

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Candidates file for November 2019 election

Locals will vote on a variety of local and county positions.

Susan’s quest for ‘justice’ and the civil legal system dilemma

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Susan’s quest for ‘justice’ and the civil legal system dilemma

While citizens have the right to an attorney in criminal cases, they’re not afforded the same rights in…

(Linda J. Smith) Cherry trees fully in bloom at the state capital in Olympia.                                (Linda J. Smith) Cherry trees fully in bloom at the state capital in Olympia.

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I-1000 passes state legislature as advocates hope to increase equality

The initiative could allow affirmative action to return to Washington state after 20 years.

Kirkland approves updates to Rose Hill zoning

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Kirkland approves updates to Rose Hill zoning

The amendments clarify language bringing the code in line with a recently passed neighborhood plan.

Stephanie Quiroz/staff photos                                Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce celebrates with owner Kimberly Johansen, the Empowered Pregnancy team, friends, and family on the grand opening of Empowered Pregnancy, PLLC on May 9.

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Second out-of-hospital birth center comes to Kirkland

Community welcomed Empowered Pregnancy Birth Center and Women’s Wellness Clinic on May 9.

Kirkland outlaws backyard shooting

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Kirkland outlaws backyard shooting

Gun owners can’t plink from their porch anymore.

Hospital workers support HB 1155 to implement uninterrupted rest breaks and provide limitations on the use of additional on-call work. Courtesy photo

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Legislature passes break and overtime protections for health care workers

Washington State House and Senate have passed HB 1155 providing hospital workplace improvements.

Eviction reform passed by state Legislature

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Eviction reform passed by state Legislature

Tenant protections included longer notices and more judicial discretion.

Capital improvements along Market Street in Kirkland have begun

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Capital improvements along Market Street in Kirkland have begun

The capital projects will replace degraded pipes and decrease congestion along the road.

Candidates continue registering for local Kirkland races

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Candidates continue registering for local Kirkland races

Official filings will be made available next week.

The data visualized here was compiled from Apartment List’s monthly rent reports. See an interactive chart below. Kailan Manandic / data illustration

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Eastside rental market could balance out with the region

Eastside rent medians increased by 2.8 in the past year, a decrease in growth from previous years.

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Legislators budgeted more than $900 million for the Eastside

Kirklanders will see about $113.7 million in state funds outside of LWTech and I-405 widening.

Overdose deaths continue to rise locally and nationally

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Overdose deaths continue to rise locally and nationally

This may not be the same opioid epidemic anymore.

Ramit Malhotra and Tanvee Kale star in “Devi” at Allen Theatre at ACT. Photo courtesy of Siddhartha Saha Photography

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Pratidhwani produces ‘Devi’ with Eastside actors

The show will feature actors from Bellevue, Redmond and Kirkland.

Regional anesthesia improves outcomes for total knee replacement

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Regional anesthesia improves outcomes for total knee replacement

The technique not only reduces pain, but allows patients to maintain muscle strength in the leg.

Homelessness may be trending down after seven years

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Homelessness may be trending down after seven years

A press release from the annual count showed a reduction in people living without a home.

Building a community of belonging | Windows and Mirrors

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Building a community of belonging | Windows and Mirrors

LWTech is putting in the work to ensure employees feel welcomed on campus.

LWTech students McKenzie Gross (left) of Granite Falls and Christian Hogue of Lynnwood (right) each received scholarships from Leading2Lean. Courtesy photo

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LWTech’s Gross and Hogue receive Leading2Lean scholarships

They were each awarded $1,250 to put toward the cost of their education.

County council gives the go-ahead for parks levy

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County council gives the go-ahead for parks levy

Voters will be asked to decide whether to approve the levy on Aug. 6.