The Democratic state representative says his three bills would reduce the burden on city and county governments struggling with budget issues.
Kirkland residents and businesses that experience local flooding can fill sandbags for free to get ready for the next heavy rains.
Just less than 1 percent of the students in the Lake Washington School District were considered to be homeless in 2011-12, according to figures from the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Chuck and Lois Hennig, whose boys went to Juanita in the '70s, get a standing ovation from the crowd at a recent home game.
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What's a Super Bowl without tortilla chips and guac? Food writer Julie Arnan of Kirkland offers this terrific recipe, with variations to suit you tastes.
Karen Levenson says Kirkland is moving towards mandating that landlords accept federal Section 8 housing vouchers, but issues remain and the city is not adequately notifying the public.
Kirkland's Bob Style says many of the city's advisory boards are not necessary and should be cut, along with the city manager's position.
Registration is open for Kirkland’s Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) class, an eight-week course that teaches residents how to support neighborhoods by preparing for and responding to disasters.
Kirkland citizens are invited to apply to both adult and youth vacancies on city advisory boards by Feb. 14.
Blind since the age of 8, Democrat Cyrus Habib says he wants every person in Washington to have the same opportunities he had regardless of their circumstances.
The downtown Kirkland salon Mermaid Hair Extensions is being recognized by Salon Today magazine in the growth category.
The Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission is accepting nominations for the annual award that recognizes outstanding contributions to the city's arts, culture and/or heritage.
Police say the man, Richard Curtis Marsh, could be linked to bank robberies around Kirkland, Bellevue, Covington, and other Seattle-area cities.
Police tracked the rig via GPS to a home in Snohomish County, where they found another stolen vehicle, 14 guns, a few bags of precious stones and a small amount of meth. A 30-year-old man and his 23-year-old girlfriend were arrested.
The boutique hotel at Carillon Point has brought on the friendly black Lab to replace the labradoodle Woody, who retired late last year.
Richland native and Kirkland resident Hope Solo acknowledged 'a crazy year,' which included a November arrest of her then-fiance Jerramy Stevens at her Finn Hill home. But said she is happily married and as happy as she's ever been.
Talented former Kangs point guard Matt Staudacher is quietly earning playing time on the B.C. university's basketball team with his cool demeanor on the court.
Kirkland residents are invited to a discussion about a proposed ordinance that would prohibit landlords from refusing to rent to those using Section 8 rental vouchers.
KALL teams are now forming, with practices beginning in March and games in late March. KNLL is also signing up players.
