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Articles by Raechel Dawson
The 'cyborg bandit' captured at the Whidbey Island Bank in Bothell on Oct. 23
Man connected to Kirkland bank robbery pleads not...
By Raechel Dawson • February 27, 2014 6:36 pm

The man believed to be the “cyborg bandit” bank robber pleaded not guilty this morning at King County Superior Court.

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Kirkland Police Department
Elderly woman arrested for hitting daughter with lamp...
By Raechel Dawson • February 27, 2014 1:18 pm

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.

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Santos Contreras and Terri Fletcher decorate the Cow and Coyote for the Seahawks Super Bowl game back in January.
City creates policy on public art decorations in...
By Raechel Dawson • February 26, 2014 1:18 pm

Downtown Kirkland dwellers need only look toward the bronze Cow and Coyote statue on Central Way to figure out what major holiday is quickly approaching.

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The 'cyborg bandit' captured at Key Bank in Bellevue on Sept. 24
“Cyborg bandit” charged, connected to Kirkland bank robbery
By Raechel Dawson • February 24, 2014 11:40 am

Deemed by the FBI, and unidentified man with monikers, “Cyborg bandit” and “Elephant man” has finally been caught, charged and identified.

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Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce Director Bruce Wynn (left) and Chamber Business and Communications Manager Samantha St. John (right) organized a 'cash mob' for Common Folk Co. business owner (middle) on Feb. 20 after learning her house was damaged in a recent fire.
Kirkland Chamber holds cash mob for business owner...
By Raechel Dawson • February 21, 2014 4:32 pm

After learning the owner of a Kirkland business was recently displaced because of a house fire, the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce decided something had to be done.

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Kirkland Police Department
Two minors arrested for marijuana possession | Kirkland...
By Raechel Dawson • February 21, 2014 12:38 pm

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.

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Pump It Up in Kirkland hosted a birthday party for Friendship Circle's Birthday Club children on Feb. 18. Friendship Circle helps give social experiences to children with special needs.
Pump It Up in Kirkland offers space for...
By Raechel Dawson • February 20, 2014 12:50 pm

Denise Leary could see a difference in her son after he joined the Friendship Circle.

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Green E Juice owner Mei Bi speaks with Kirkland Mayor Amy Walen at her Feb. 7 grand opening.
Green E Juice smoothie shop opens in Kirkland
By Raechel Dawson • February 19, 2014 2:34 pm

It’s not often business owners hope more businesses like theirs open up nearby, but one businesswoman has a mission: to spread good health.

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Washington voters approved Initiative 502 in November 2012
Kirkland community reacts to marijuana shop temporary ban...
By Raechel Dawson • February 14, 2014 4:18 pm

It seems Kirklanders can’t have their weed brownies and eat them too — at least not for now.

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A little girl stands with her mother as she models a pillow case dress made by one of the women at the Peter Kirk Community Senior Center. The family was staying at the  “Kwashiorkor ward
Kirkland women’s group sews dresses for children in...
By Raechel Dawson • February 13, 2014 8:00 am

One afternoon each month, a group of women meet at the Peter Kirk Community Center. It’s not for the exercise classes or a game of Bridge.

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Spectators look on at the sunken boat off of Kirkland marina.
Large waves cause boat to sink at Kirkland...
By Raechel Dawson • February 12, 2014 6:27 pm

One boat owner is likely to be extremely upset after learning his or her boat sank in Lake Washington today.

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Kirkland Police Department
Man on meth arrested for kicking down door...
By Raechel Dawson • February 12, 2014 1:41 pm

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.

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Kirkland firefighters responded to a structure fire in the Highlands neighborhood the evening of Feb. 5.
One sent to hospital in Kirkland house fire,...
By Raechel Dawson • February 6, 2014 3:28 pm

A resident was sent to a local hospital for observation after Kirkland firefighters responded to a “well involved” fire in the Highlands neighborhood the night of Feb.5.

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From left
Kirkland Parkplace Cinema goes digital with help from...
By Raechel Dawson • February 5, 2014 7:38 pm

In the small New York town where Jeff Cole grew up, the movie house was the place to be.

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Former Kirkland mayor Joan McBride will challenge Sen. Rodney Tom during the August primary election.
Former Kirkland mayor to run against Tom for...
By Raechel Dawson • February 5, 2014 7:05 pm

Former Kirkland mayor Joan McBride will run against Sen. Rodney Tom, D-Medina with the 48th Legislative District in the August primary election.

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Initiative 502 was passed by Washington state voters in November 2012
Kirkland City Council passes ordinance, temporarily bans marijuana...
By Raechel Dawson • February 5, 2014 2:09 pm

The Kirkland City Council approved an ordinance that prohibits the sale of recreational marijuana in the Market Street Corridor (MSC) 1 zone for six months.

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Kirkland Police Department
Man arrested for threatening neighbor with hatchet |...
By Raechel Dawson • February 4, 2014 7:54 pm

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.

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EvergreenHealth Medical Center staff celebrate the 12th Man on the Blue Friday before the Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos.
EvergreenHealth staff celebrates Seahawks with rally in Kirkland...
By Raechel Dawson • January 31, 2014 8:37 pm

Staff at the Kirkland-based EvergreenHealth Medical Center spent the last two days of their spirit week celebrating the Seahawks in fun and unique ways in honor the Super Bowl on Feb. 2.

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Kirkland residents create Springbrook Neighborhood Watch group
Kirkland residents create Springbrook Neighborhood Watch group
By Raechel Dawson • January 30, 2014 6:26 pm

After witnessing several crimes, members of the Springbrook Homeowners Association have bonded together to create a neighborhood watch program.

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Mayor Amy Walen
Ford of Kirkland to host Seahawks rally on...
By Raechel Dawson • January 30, 2014 5:57 pm

In celebration of the Super Bowl, Ford of Kirkland owner Jim Walen and Denver-based Sill-Terhar Motors owner Bo Smith have placed a friendly wager.

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