David and Bonnie Meyer were staying in New York City when they got the call about their daughter.
Spotting the orange flames and a plume of smoke, a quick-thinking neighbors helped keep a Jan. 28 one-alarm residential fire near Juanita Bay from turning deadly.
From Jan. 21-27, the Kirkland Police Department reported 330 traffic violations (7 DUIs), 24 alarm calls, 18 thefts, 18 car accidents, 15 assaults (11 domestic violence) and 11 vehicle prowls. At least 42 people were arrested.
Eastside volunteers counted 158 homeless people out in the open in 30-degree weather in Kirkland, Bellevue and Redmond early last Friday morning, including approximately 50 residents of Tent City 3 in Bellevue.
Police and King County officials suspended the search Tuesday for a man believed to have drowned 24 hours earlier in Lake Washington, near Marina Park.
The bad economy seems to have everyone in a somber mood, so Beatles enthusiasts Jeff Lockhart and Tim Mushen of Kirkland have decided to brighten things up by recreating a little rock n’ roll history this weekend.
Adults and teens are needed to assist victims of the flooding in Lewis County. Licensed plumbers and electricians are especially needed.
The event is rare enough that many do it once in their lifetime, if ever, and the same was true for the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States.
Between Wednesday, Jan. 14 and Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Kirkland Police Department reported 452 traffic violations (10 DUIs), 22 car accidents, 17 alarm calls, 16 thefts, 14 assaults (nine domestic violence), 14 vehicle prowls and 12 acts of fraud. At least 46 people were arrested.
Six candidates for King County elections director squared off in a debate Jan. 15, vying for the right to head a department historically plagued by mistakes.
As part of its capital improvement investments, the City of Kirkland is replacing the aging and worn decking material at its Marina Park Dock. The dock will be closed early February through early March.
Kirkland Library closed Jan. 25 for the construction of the 4,000-square-foot expansion to the library. A temporary site will open on Monday, Feb. 2, at Parkplace Books, located at 348 Parkplace Center. The site will offer a book drop, holds pick-up area, wireless access, six computer terminals and a small browsing collection. For information, call 425-828-6546 or visit www.parkplacebookskirkland.com.
The Juanita cheerleading team placed third at the WIAA State Cheer Championship Saturday in Everett. The Rebels scored 210 points…
Police arrested four suspects in an early morning house raid on Jan. 22 directly across the street from Peter Kirk Elementary.
LINKS, Looking Into the Needs of Kids and Schools, is a volunteer and mentoring program of the Lake Washington School District (LWSD).
Redmond-based Microsoft Corp. eliminated 1,400 jobs Thursday morning, including 872 at its Redmond campus — and there’s more cuts to come.
Eastside business leaders came looking for answers to the state’s budget woes as they met over breakfast with area legislators recently. Unfortunately, answers were short in coming.
Between Wednesday, Jan. 7 and Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Kirkland Police Department reported 366 traffic violations (three DUIs), 28 thefts, 24 alarm calls, 21 car accidents, 11 assaults (five domestic violence), nine unwanted/trespassing events and eight vehicle prowls. At least 35 people were arrested.
