From family activitiesย to local politics, our bloggers fill us in on interesting, important and humorous parts of life in Kirkland. Here's a look at some of the latest blog posts: ย ย
- Prioritizing Women Business Owners, byย ย Calvin W. Goings
- Eight Factors of Learning That Schools Can Influence, byย Ken Mortland
- Extended foster care helps youth transition to adulthood, byย Friends of Youth
- FEAR THE ROO: I Do, byย Amie Ryan
- ChildDrenched: Keeping it All to Yourself May Not be Necessary, byย Patty Lazarus
- Tacoma Science Cafe - Family Fun (and it's Free!), byย Michelle Smith
- Kirkland Real Estate Activity Slows as Inventory Increases, byย Michelle Spohrer
- Fear & Safety at School, byย Ken Mortland
- Hunter Has an Amazing Spirit Despite His Amazing Past, byย Marilyn Hendrickson
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