Northwest
Changes coming to Port of Seattle Police Department
Hiring practices, commitment to diversity, use of force
News
Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform
Inslee names civil rights activists, pastors, and cops to panel that may forge ideas for new laws
News
Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice
24 members includes families who have lost loved ones; police officials
News
King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Each of 39 cities in county to get a shipment
Northwest
Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance
Modified Phase 1, Phase 2 allow indoor services at 25% capacity or 200 people, whichever is less
News
Washington State Patrol looking for witnesses to recent road rage incident
The encounter took place June 16.
Life
Specialty school coming to Kirkland
Listen and Talk is a specialized program for young children who are deaf or hard of hearing
News
Toxic algal bloom at Juanita Beach
People and pets should avoid the water, and call a doctor or veterinarian if they have sudden sickness…
Life
Ribbons for Black Lives Matter
The display at Marina Park coincides with statewide efforts of the local King County Black Lives Matter chapter.
Northwest
U.S. Sen. Murray announces support for Justice in Policing Act
Calls for continued work to stop racial injustice
Life
Kirkland farmers markets are ready for shoppers
Both Kirkland Wednesday Market and Juanita Friday Market are practicing social distancing during their reopenings.
Business
Snoqualmie Casino reopens June 11 with social distancing, other safety measures
Staff report
News
Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures
Pandemic EBT available early July for children whose schools closed due to COVID-19
News
Kirkland Parks reopens tennis and pickleball courts, public restrooms over the weekend
The state recently approved King County’s application for a modified Phase One reopening.
News
King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses
Changes needed because of COVID-19 impact on commercial properties
News
City: Businesses in downtown, other commercial areas encouraged to remain closed through June 2
Update: Phase 1 businesses are now encouraged to reopen but remain vigilant.
News
Update: Kirkland officials strongly encouraging residents to stay out of downtown area, waterfront parks after 1 p.m.
The recommendations are in response to a potential protest in Downtown Kirkland at 2 p.m.
News
Businesses asked to close by 1 p.m., visitors to avoid commercial shopping areas
The City of Kirkland states it has received reports of being a possible target for looting