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		<title>House passes landmark early education bill</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob Butcher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rep. Goodman: ‘a major step forward for our kids
and early learning in Washington state’
 
March 11, 2010
 
OLYMPIA – A new law by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland) will change the face of pre-school in our state.
 
“When the governor signs this reform into law, it will be a victory for children and the parents [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kirkland Traffic Alert:   Kirkland American Little League Parade, March 20</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:21:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Commuters should expect traffic delays due to the Kirkland American Little League Parade to be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010. The following streets will be closed from 10:00 a.m. until the final participant passes at approximately 11:00 a.m.:
Southbound lane of Lakeshore Plaza Drive (Boat Launch access may have temporary delays during this time)
East and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>KITH &#124; Fighting homelessness, we mean business!</title>
		<link>http://www.kirklandviews.com/archives/14198</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:36:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob Butcher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Not so very long ago, Richard LeMieux was a successful businessman.  He ran his own publishing company, lived in a house on the beach, drove a cool car, had a loving family. Then, suddenly, it was all gone: his business collapsed, his family left him, he was evicted from his home. He was nearly 60 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Letter &#124; Do not appeal NEWS lawsuit decision, urges LWSD PTA unit</title>
		<link>http://www.kirklandviews.com/archives/14191</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:23:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Baird-Joshi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Susan Baird-Joshi
March 11, 2010
To:
Governor Christine Gregoire
Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna
CC:
NEWS (Network for Excellence in Washington Schools)
Lake Washington PTSA Council presidents and legislative chairs
Washington State PTA&#8211;Jeanette Muck, Leg. Dir; Kim Howard, Government Relations; Pres. Scott Allen
Washington State PTA&#8211;legislative listserv
Elected representatives from the 45th District&#8211;Rep. Goodman, Rep. Springer, Sen. Oemig
Other elected representatives in leg. districts [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Google Maps gains bike routes</title>
		<link>http://www.kirklandviews.com/archives/14181</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:09:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob Butcher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Google has announced a new feature to Google Maps which should make bikers happy by making it easier to find bike-friendly routes in major cities across the USA. The feature is easy to use and seems quite accurate.
Google wanted to customize the look to their maps for cycling to encourage people to use their bikes. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Public Invited to Comment on Kirkland’s  Stormwater Management Program</title>
		<link>http://www.kirklandviews.com/archives/14168</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:06:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob Butcher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Comments due March 26
Kirkland residents are invited to provide comments by March 26 on the 2010 Stormwater Management Program which identifies the City’s strategies to engage and educate the public about stormwater management, prevent spills and dumping into the stormwater system, and require development projects to control and treat runoff.  These efforts will improve the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>119 school employees call in sick in protest and wont get paid for day off</title>
		<link>http://www.kirklandviews.com/archives/14155</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:31:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob Butcher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LWSD says union violation of contract is &#8221;tantamount to a theft of public funds&#8221;
UPDATED
On Tuesday, KOMONews.com ran a story detailing how 119 Lake Washington School District secretaries and office workers called in sick en masse to make a point regarding contract negotiations. The district has responded that it is refusing to pay office personnel who violated [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kirkland Retains Frause to Coordinate Regional, National Tourism Efforts</title>
		<link>http://www.kirklandviews.com/archives/14153</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:42:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob Butcher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The City of Kirkland Tourism Program is pleased to announce the retention of Frause to oversee the City’s advertising, promotion, public relations, and networking efforts.
Frause is a seasoned full-spectrum communications firm with offices in Seattle and Portland. The Frause team is exceptional at generating coverage in all local and regional print and electronic media as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cascade Land Conservancy &#124; Taking Action in Kirkland March 18</title>
		<link>http://www.kirklandviews.com/archives/14146</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:03:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob Butcher</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Green]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cascade Land Conservancy&#8217;s Cascade Agenda Cities Program invites you to Taking Action in Kirkland: How to Shape the Future of Your Community, a free 2-hour workshop on how citizens can effectively participate in the land use process. This event will help you become a well-informed, well-organized, and well-prepared citizen who is ready to participate in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rhonda Breard charged with Mail Fraud</title>
		<link>http://www.kirklandviews.com/archives/14136</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:29:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob Butcher</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[UPDATED x2
The Seattle Times is reporting that Rhonda Breard appeared in court today was charged with one count of mail fraud and released from custody. According to the article, &#8220;Under the terms of her release, she is barred from liquidating her assets.&#8221;
King5.com has posted this story.
KOMONews.com has posted this story.



UPDATED
The Seattle Times is reporting [...]]]></description>
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