A long history of frequent beach closures has prompted one of the most intensive sampling efforts now underway along Juanita Creek.
Is state Rep. Roger Goodman deliberately trying to throw his re-election effort? Judged by a review of his campaign website and brochure, you have to ask the question given the ethical concerns they raise.
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Forty emerging Eastside community leaders have been accepted to Leadership Eastside’s (LE) community leader development program.
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler R. Erickson, son of Steve Erickson of Kirkland and Linda Molemaar of Bellevue recently completed the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX).
Between Wednesday, Aug. 6 and Tuesday, Aug. 12, the Kirkland Police Department reported 338 traffic violations, 22 thefts, 22 alarm calls, 21 car accidents, 18 vehicle prowls, 15 noise complaints and 12 assaults (four domestic violence). At least 56 people were arrested.
There are still more than 60,000 votes to be counted in King County primary election, but if preliminary numbers from the Secretary of State’s Office are any indication, most of Kirkland’s elected representatives will return to Olympia in November.
Lindsey Brown of Kirkland recently was chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Washington Pageant, which will be held Aug. 29 at the Hilton Hotel in Bellevue.
King County Council members are considering a fare hike on Metro Transit this week to help offset the rising costs of fuel.
The city of Kirkland is participating in a bicycle commuting program that could give participants a new bike.
A local Brazilian grocery and luncheonette was closed Aug. 21 for public safety concerns.
City of Kirkland Treasury Manager Michael Olson has received the prestigious “Professional Finance Officer” award for 2008.
98th Avenue closed down during Monday rush-hour after an old water main burst.
Hoping the “third time is the charm,” local celebrity Jason Mesnick will have a second chance at on-air love and stardom on the next season of ABC’s “The Bachelor.”
Duke Keltner was driving his girlfriend to lunch on 132nd Street on Aug. 9 when he said he spotted a green Pontiac mini-van pull out in front of him, headed the wrong way and straight at his Jeep Cherokee.
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Two members of Kirkland Boy Scout troops have become Eagle Scouts.
The Beatles were at Marina Park on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Well, OK, it just sounded like them thanks to the cover band, Creme Tangerine.
