News
Kirkland Council discusses tax increase for public safety
City considers sales tax measure and potential levy to fund police, fire services.
News
Juanita High students vote to keep ‘Rebels’ mascot
Students voted last June 7 and June 11 to keep the current mascot.
News
County sexual harassment policies could be overhauled
One King County councilmember says male-dominated departments have “workplace culture issues.”
News
Western Washington could see more wildfires this year
Lots of grass and warmer weather could make for worsening fire seasons.
Sports
Juanita, Lake Washington players make 3A KingCo all-league teams
Here’s a list of Kirkland-area athletes who were honored.
News
Kirkland police arrest suspect in road rage shooting incident
There were no injuries as the suspect attacked the victim with a machete and rifle while the victim…
Life
Cancer survivors celebrate life
About 200 community members, including cancer survivors and their loved ones, attended the event at EvergreenHealth.
News
Teen suicide prevention event in Bellevue educates parents
YES hosts suicide prevention event to equip parents with tools to support teens.
News
Sound Transit faces $240 million class-action lawsuit
An Auburn lawmaker has organized a suit that claims the new car tab taxes are unconstitutional.
Opinion
Signature of registered voter is a coveted commodity
The competitive nature of the initiative and referendum season now peaking in Washington.
News
Authorities target violent drug traffickers in series of Puget Sound busts
More than 80 “drug dealing conspirators” have been arrested over the past four months.
Business
Two wineries move in with Teatro ZinZanni
Two local wineries will be sharing the old Redhook brewery in Woodinville with Teatro ZinZanni.
Life
Neighborhood greenways: A place for all ages and abilities
Construction begins this summer on Kirkland’s first greenway.
News
Historic Kirkland home reaches ‘landmark’ status
The Buchanan, formerly Trueblood, House is protected from demolition
Northwest
Without shelter
As homeless deaths climb, these women insist that those who are lost are remembered.
News
New regional homeless count shows 4 percent increase
The spike in the unsheltered population in the 2018 count is driven primarily by an increase of people…
News
AG Ferguson alleges three Eastside residents scammed foreclosed homeowners
A lawsuit filed by the state alleges three Eastsiders scammed homeowners for hundreds of thousands.
Life
Local volunteers support Kirkland families
Volunteers helped build a free wheelchair access ramp for two families.
News
King County wins sex ed funding case
Officials are “ecstatic” that the court blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to withhold research funds.
News
Kirkland to host community parks workshops
Public input will help the city decide how to fund future programs.