Todd Bekins, a 44-year-old man from Vancouver, Wash., died in a one-car accident Friday afternoon on I-405 at exit 18 in Kirkland.
Hundreds of mothers and children congregated around the Marina Park pavilion Tuesday for the Kirkland Kids Concert to celebrate “Be Kind to Everyone” Day.
If Kirkland residents suddenly notice camaraderie in the air or kindness rocks scattered throughout the city on Tuesday, it’s not a coincidence.
A 44-year-old man from Vancouver, Wash. died Friday afternoon on Interstate 405 at exit 18 in Kirkland.
Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride will speak at the Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church on Sunday for “Kirkland 4 Marriage.” The event is geared toward calling voters to support same-sex marriage in the November general election.
When Kirkland resident Chad Storey sold his software company, Lockdown Networks, in 2004 he decided to buy some real estate.
Kirkland resident Ameeta Chainani organized it. Her son helped with transportation and their church provided a location. But Chainani will tell you that it’s the people of Kirkland who filled the trucks with donations to families of the Kittitas County fire.
The blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical round-up of all calls to the Kirkland Police Department that are dispatched to on-duty police officers.
For many, mid-August symbolizes hot weather, beaches and a lackadaisical life style. But for Kirkland resident, Linda Clanin-Swanberg, this time of the month reminds her of the last time she saw her son.
The Lake Washington High School drill team is taking two tragedies and turning them into hope – and helping to fulfill a dream.
A 26-year-old Kirkland man was transported to Harborview Medical Center last night after he was shot at his home around 10 p.m. in an apparent home-invasion robbery in the Juanita neighborhood.
Drug policy reform, smaller government and combating childhood obesity are just a few issues libertarian vice presidential candidate, Judge Jim Gray, will touch on during his multi-state tour.
And Washington is among the first few states he’ll visit this weekend, with stops in Seattle, Kirkland and Spokane.
The Kirkland-based host team, Washington District 9, will continue onto the semifinals of the Junior League Softball World Series tomorrow at 5 p.m. The Kirkland American and National Little League players were the only team to go undefeated during pool play. Kirkland completed a dominant first half of the tournament with a 8-4 win against Central Escanaba Little League Wednesday.
Cat and dog owners might want to consider checking up on the status of their pet license. Late fees apply after the annual duration of a pet license. With summer being a popular time for pet adoption, many Kirkland pet owners may find themselves looking at a bill, which could range $15 to $30 or more.
University of Washington Husky-themed sports bar, Dub Pub, will begin hosting KJR Sports Talk radio and Dawgman.com live shows every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. starting Aug. 22.
The blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical round-up of all calls to the Kirkland Police Department that are dispatched to on-duty police officers.
When Kirkland Mayor Joan McBride walked out of her home Tuesday morning to put her dogs out she greeted by more than 20 bright pink, plastic flamingos in her front yard
KITH Cares’ executive director, Jan Dickerman, has announced she will officially retire between the end of September and early October.
About four years ago I went to an unfamiliar hospital to get some routine x-rays. I was born with hip dyplasia and the x-rays were to make sure things were running smoothly (and they are). As I hopped up on the table and put the huge lead apron over my chest to protect me from radiation, the technician took the x-rays and nonchalantly asked me where I was from. When I replied, “Renton,” he responded with surprise: “Oh? You look like you’re from Kirkland, not Renton…”
The blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical round-up of all calls to the Kirkland Police Department that are dispatched to on-duty police officers. The Kirkland Reporter Police Blotter is not intended to be representative of all police calls originating in Kirkland, which average about 1,000 per week.
