Kirkland man charged with murder in road-rage incident

Surveillance footage and witness statements contradict a Kirkland man’s claim that he fatally shot a driver in self-defense during a road rage encounter near the Seattle Costco store last month, prosecutors say.

Felony charges for Kirkland high school student accused of posting online threats

King County prosecutors have filed felony charges against an 18-year-old Juanita High School student for allegedly making online threats to shoot students and have a Uvalde, Texas- type shooting. 

18-year-old arrested after violent online threats towards Juanita High School
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The suspect was allegedly planning to carry out the threats within the next week. The Lake Washington School District cancelled school today as a precaution.

Southbound I-405 reopens near Kirkland following drywall spill

A drywall spill blocked lanes of southbound I-405 in Kirkland for several hours, backing up traffic 4.5 miles. It has since reopened.

Kirkland Police search for 'Anti-Santa' burglar who used a sack to carry stolen items

The search is on for a suspect described as "Santa", who broke into a building and carried stolen goods in a large sack Friday morning, according to Kirkland Police Department.

'The complaint is without merit'; Kirkland mayor responds to lawsuit over hotel-turned-homeless shelter

Kirkland Mayor Penny Sweet issued an open letter to the community, as pushback continues against King County’s move to purchase a hotel and convert it into housing for homeless people.

Police investigate burglary near Petco in Kirkland

Authorities are saying was a heavy police presence on Rose Hill Thursday morning, as they investigate a commercial burglary. 

Medical supply drive underway for Ukraine

A Kirkland man is spearheading a supply drive to get first aid kits and other medical supplies to those impacted by war in Ukraine. 

Kirkland homeowner shoots intruder, police say

Kirkland police are investigating after a homeowner shot an intruder at his home Sunday night. 

Nurse returns home from helping Ukrainian refugees
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As tens of thousands of people try to escape Ukraine, some Americans are rushing in to help. One of those volunteers just got back from the Romanian border, where he'd been helping refugees fleeing Russia's attacks.

9 agencies form task force to stop catalytic converter theft

As catalytic converter thefts continue to rise in the area, nine law enforcement agencies announced that they are teaming up to form a task force.