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Kirkland puts community safety, police services on ballot

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Kirkland puts community safety, police services on ballot

Resolution R-5324 will use a 0.1 percent sales tax increase to fund new community safety programs.

Thunder Sports Network takes the sports world by storm

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Thunder Sports Network takes the sports world by storm

Rich Hallstrom and Chris Brown co-authored Thunder Sports Network, but it’s friendship that counts.

New study confirms historical presence of grizzlies in Washington

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New study confirms historical presence of grizzlies in Washington

The federal government hopes to rebuild a dwindling Washington grizzly population.

One Table has no clear game plan for tackling regional crisis

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One Table has no clear game plan for tackling regional crisis

Seattle and King County’s joint task force to address the crisis still only has vague strategies.

Community members were able to place votes on what type of zoning a homeless shelter should be located in. Evan Pappas/Staff Photo                                The city held a public meeting in April to collect feedback on zoning for the LUCA development. Community members were able to place votes on what type of zoning a homeless shelter should be located in. Evan Pappas/Staff Photo

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Bellevue council approves code amendment for homeless shelters

After months of discussion, the council approved the land use code amendment for homeless shelters.

Kirkland Summerfest needs volunteers

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Kirkland Summerfest needs volunteers

Returning for its seventh year, Kirkland Summerfest is the city’s premier music and arts festival. This three-day tour…

Rose Hill development in zoning review process

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Rose Hill development in zoning review process

The Continental Divide project would build out 133 apartments in the Rose Hill neighborhood.

Kirkland fitness instructor receives statewide recognition

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Kirkland fitness instructor receives statewide recognition

Gina Casanova is the 2018 Washington Instructor of the Year for EnhanceFitness.

Update: Preliminary results roll in for August primary

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Update: Preliminary results roll in for August primary

Kirkland mayor leads her race for 48th district rep., according to early returns.

Rossi and Schrier lead 8th Congressional District race

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Rossi and Schrier lead 8th Congressional District race

Republican Dino Rossi and Democrat Kim Schrier are the top two finishers in the Aug. 7 primary race…

Select Gourmet Foods hopes to reopen by summer’s end

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Select Gourmet Foods hopes to reopen by summer’s end

The butcher’s shop took damage from a fire last August but the owners are hoping to make a…

Single-payer advocates push for health care reform

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Single-payer advocates push for health care reform

A growing number of voices on the left are campaigning for a profit-free health system.

Kirkland says farewell to long-time employee at USPS

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Kirkland says farewell to long-time employee at USPS

Phil Hill, 68, brings his USPS career to a close after serving the Kirkland community for 50 years.

A salmon. File photo

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State Fish and Wildlife seeks $60 million in funding

The department is facing a $33 million shortfall and also hopes to secure future funding.

A look back at first year of E-DUI

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A look back at first year of E-DUI

Kirkland ranks the fourth lowest distracted driving crash rate on the Eastside over the past decade.

Kirkland continues gun safety discussion

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Kirkland continues gun safety discussion

The city’s sales tax measure would address some ideas raised by the community.

Lucia Wyss, a Hidden Valley Farms co-owner and West Seattle Farmers Market vendor, lobbied in favor of HB 2671. Melissa Hellmann/staff photo                                Lucia Wyss, a Hidden Valley Farms co-owner and West Seattle Farmers Market vendor, lobbied in favor of HB 2671. Melissa Hellmann/staff photo

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Sowing the seeds of mental health

Suicide is an epidemic amongst agricultural workers; farmers and lawmakers work to find solutions.

Illustration by Joshua Boulet

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The deferred dreams of working women on H-4 visas

Thousands of Indian women throughout the country could once again be barred from employment.

AG Ferguson sues Trump administration for giving dangerous people access to 3-D printed firearms

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AG Ferguson sues Trump administration for giving dangerous people access to 3-D printed firearms

Ferguson argues downloadable guns make weapons easier for people to obtain.

While King County Metro has been testing out several trial electric buses since since 2016, the agency aims to have a fully electric bus fleet by 2040. Photo by SounderBruce/Flickr

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King County Rolls on With Its Electric Bus Fleet Plans

With an overhaul set by 2040, a new report shows the economic and health benefits of going electric.