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Show features work by senior artists
Show features work by senior artists
June 9, 2008 6:22 pm

More than 100 pieces of artwork by 50 local artists ages 65 and over will be on display at Kirkland’s Madison House Retirement Community for the third annual “Every Picture Tells a Story” art show July 1 through July 20.

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Juanita man enters human-powered submarine contest
Juanita man enters human-powered submarine contest
June 9, 2008 6:21 pm

Juanita resident Wesley Petersen is one of five members of a Western Washington University human-powered submarine team that will travel to San Diego, Calif., July 23-27 to compete in the Human-Powered Submarine Contest, sponsored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

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Kirkland boys achieve Eagle Scout status
Kirkland boys achieve Eagle Scout status
June 9, 2008 6:21 pm

The Sammamish Trails District of Boy Scouts of America — which covers Kirkland — last week announced two Kirkland boys as its newest Eagle Scouts. 

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(Above) John Sloan
Kirkland pool hosts Northwest Senior Games
June 9, 2008 6:21 pm

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Lake Wash. School Dist. comes up clean in state audit
Lake Wash. School Dist. comes up clean in...
June 9, 2008 6:20 pm

A recent audit of the Lake Washington School District came back clean, with the State Auditor’s Office reporting no major problems or deficiencies at area schools. In concluding its report, the Auditor’s Office told the District it should be “very pleased” with its results, according to a District news release sent out last week.

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Kirkland may ax fireworks show, graffiti removal, more as budget is trimmed
Kirkland may ax fireworks show, graffiti removal, more...
June 9, 2008 6:20 pm

Fourth of July fireworks, graffiti removal and most of the city’s IT department are a few of the programs and services at the margin that could be trimmed from the city budget in the next two years, city officials said at their most recent meeting to discuss a growing “record deficit.”

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Kirkland discusses Parkplace height amendments
Kirkland discusses Parkplace height amendments
June 9, 2008 6:19 pm

The Kirkland Planning Commission will host a hearing to discuss a proposed height increase for Parkplace tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the City Council chambers.

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King County Sheriff’s ‘Party Patrol’ on the lookout for teen drinkers
King County Sheriff’s ‘Party Patrol’ on the lookout...
June 9, 2008 6:19 pm

The King County Sheriff’s Office annual “Party Patrol” to target underage drinking at high school graduation parties began last Friday and will continue at least the next several weeks.
The goal of the extra patrols is to curtail teenage drinking and driving.

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Drunk driver takes a nap in drive-thru | Kirkland Police Blotter
Drunk driver takes a nap in drive-thru |...
June 9, 2008 6:19 pm

That and more incident reports from the Kirkland Police Department between the dates of May 28 and June 3.

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An aerial image showing the Eastside transmission line’s right-of-way (center line) through Bridle Trails State Park.
Seattle City Light reduces number of trees to...
By Carrie Rodriguez • June 9, 2008 6:19 pm

A potential controversy over Bridle Trails State Park was avoided last week when Seattle City Light agreed to drastically reduce the number of trees it would cut down to protect power lines running through the park’s center.

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High bacteria levels close Juanita beach
High bacteria levels close Juanita beach
June 9, 2008 6:19 pm

The Juanita Beach swim area closed last Friday after water samples taken by the King County Department of Natural Resources showed high levels of bacteria.

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Another midnight meeting as Kirkland delays development projects again
Another midnight meeting as Kirkland delays development projects...
June 9, 2008 6:18 pm

The Kirkland City Council again put off a definitive decision on downtown development at its June 3 meeting, both delaying judgement on an appeal of the Bank of America redevelopment project for a third month and suspending another downtown redevelopment appeal until later in June.

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City Council again delays decision on downtown redevelopment
City Council again delays decision on downtown redevelopment
June 5, 2008 6:40 pm

City Council again put off a definitive decision on downtown development at its June 3 meeting, both delaying judgement on an appeal of the Bank of America redevelopment project for a third month and continuing a hearing for another downtown development proposal.

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Kirkland ‘Steppers’ program back for another lap
Kirkland ‘Steppers’ program back for another lap
June 4, 2008 4:00 pm

The Kirkland Parks Department kicked off its popular “Kirkland Steppers” free walk program for adults age 50-plus yesterday with the first event of the year.

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Kirkland ‘Pajama Bowl’ nets a comfortable $75K for foster kids
Kirkland ‘Pajama Bowl’ nets a comfortable $75K for...
June 2, 2008 6:20 pm

The Kirkland “pajama bowl” event at the Kirkland Tech City Bowl on June 1 was called a “huge success” by event organizers, raising more than $75,000 in cash for foster kids and drawing more than 500 participants.

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Kirkland School Briefs
Kirkland School Briefs
June 2, 2008 6:20 pm

Updates of school happenings in the Kirkland area.

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Riders prepare at Marina Park for the start of the “7 Hills of Kirkland” on May 26. About 1
‘7 Hills’ ride in Kirkland raises $72K for...
June 2, 2008 6:19 pm

About 1,300 riders from across the country took part in the “7 Hills of Kirkland” benefit bike ride Memorial Day, May 26, race organizers said last week.

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Few changes expected to Lake Wash. School District calendars
Few changes expected to Lake Wash. School District...
June 2, 2008 6:18 pm

Local teachers voted overwhelmingly to approve a new contract with the Lake Washington School District at a meeting last month.
One focus of the contract negotiations — which began in February — was maintaining the current school-year calendar, said Kathryn Reith, the District’s director of communications.

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Kirkland Fire Department Lt. Margo Freeman and firefighter Moe Kelsey prepare to reroute water shooting from a broken water pipe between 18th and 20th Avenue West on 9th Street on May 27. Witnesses said a dump truck
Tough luck for truck driver
June 2, 2008 6:18 pm

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Kirkland schedules open house for bike lane, sidewalk ideas
Kirkland schedules open house for bike lane, sidewalk...
June 2, 2008 6:18 pm

The Kirkland Transportation Commission plans to create a walking network that connects sidewalks to key locations such as shopping areas, parks and bus routes, as well as a network of bicycle facilities that connect Kirkland to regional destinations.

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