Kirkland company ranks No. 36 on top contractors list 27 Aug 2013 | 08:46 pm

Michels came in at No. 36 on the Top 400 Contractors list released recently by Engineering News-Record. Michels has a facility in Kirkland, as well as 25 others from coast to coast, including in Canad...

Kirkland Reporter website gets fresh update starting Tuesday 27 Aug 2013 | 05:57 am

The website for the Kirkland Reporter is getting a fresh look tomorrow that will help readers get faster access to local news — and more of it.

Kirkland’s Coffee Crossing, White Swan, Chevron close to make way for 5-story apartment complex 27 Aug 2013 | 05:57 am

A coffee stand, a car wash and a gas station are being shut down to make way for a five-story apartment complex along Central Way in downtown Kirkland.

What the new health law means for Kirkland residents | Letter 25 Aug 2013 | 08:50 am

In just over two months, millions of Americans – some of whom have no healthcare coverage and some who are currently covered by their employer – will be looking for the facts about the new health law....

Mayor wants Kirkland to look like Seattle | Letter 24 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm

Mayor Joan McBride’s recent op-ed piece is illusionary and disingenuously dangerous. Nothing could be further from the truth. Mayor McBride has done more to reduce our quality of life in Kirkland and ...

Local teen bands to rock Bluefish Festival in Kirkland June 8 24 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm

Kirkland Youth Council and the Kirkland Teen Union Building (KTUB) are teaming up for the 12th annual Bluefish Festival - a showcase of music and art for local teens on June 8 at Peter Kirk Park and K...

Northshore school board incumbent drops from race due to relocation 24 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm

Northshore School District board incumbent Julia Lacey officially conceded to her opponent Thursday, days after King and Snohomish County Elections certified the final primary election results.

Closures coming to SR 520 bridge 24 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm

Five closures of the SR 520 floating bridge and highway will occur, one direction at a time, during August and September.

Former Houghton and Kirkland City Councilman Joe Martineau dies at 91 24 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm

At 21 years old, Joseph Armand Martineau lost his eye after being hit by flak, or antiaircraft fire, while flying a B24 aircraft during a World War II in Germany.

Are you satisfied with the city's marijuana busine 23 Aug 2013 | 12:38 am