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Elder abuse cases are on the rise in Washington
Local agencies and geriatric care managers aim to increase public awareness about the epidemic.
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Kirkland asks for input on dogs, bikes
City hosts surveys, community conversations to provide direction to council.
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Google lights up the night along Cross Kirkland Corridor
City of Kirkland and Google gather for holiday fun
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Signups open for Kirkland Nourishing Network food boxes for winter break
The group’s goal is to collect and distribute more than 400 boxes of food to families.
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Inslee visits LWTech students in Kirkland
Gov. Jay Inslee visited the school to learn how Career Connect Washington has supported students.
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Kirkland’s MJW Services includes holiday cheer in its landscaping services
MJW has helped families find their perfect Christmas tree since 1994.
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Kirkland mourns passing of long-time planning and building director Eric Shields
Shields, who started working for the city in 1977, died after a multi-year battle with cancer.
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Kirkland holds first outreach event in wake of Menchie’s incident
The city of Kirkland established a community outreach effort to better resolve similar situations.
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Kirkland lights holiday tree at Winterfest
The family-friendly event also featured photo opportunities with llamas and Santa.
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ORCA and Transit for All at Kirkland City Hall set for Dec. 8
Reduced-fare ORCA cards for youth, seniors, and low-income individuals as well as individuals with disabilities will be available.
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National report outlines climate change’s course for the Northwest
More fires, floods and drought appear to be on their way for Washington state.
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The King County Library System Foundation is awarded a grant from Boeing
KCLSF receives an $80,000 grant from the Boeing Company
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County set to test long-range electric buses
The buses would be able to travel more than 140 miles without recharging.
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Kirkland responds to systematic racism and implicit bias following Menchie’s incident
The city is in the national spotlight after Byron Ragland was asked to ‘move along’ for being black.
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County council passes 2019-20 budget
Budget priorities include affordable housing and homelessness, public safety and expanding transit access and options.
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Local artist paints her way into the public eye
Elina Dmitruk paints, “Grand Tetons” at Zoka Coffee
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Issaquah company hosts Gab, social media favorite of the far-right
An Issaquah-based registry company is hosting the site that was pulled after the synagogue shooting.
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Kirkland planning director Shields retires after 38 years with city
Eric Shields started at Kirkland as an intern and worked his way up to planning director.
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‘Porch pirates’ plunder local packages
Eastside police departments speak on the ‘porch pirate’ problem and ask locals to report the crime.
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People protest at Totem Lake Menchie’s regarding black man being asked to leave store
Store had posted an apology letter to its front door.