‘On our doorstep’: Kirkland firefighters reflect on being nation’s first responders to pandemic
The men and women of Kirkland Fire Department were the nation’s first first responders to a coronavirus outbreak. Life Care Center of Kirkland was like a house on fire in February and March.
The men and women of Kirkland Fire Department were the nation’s first first responders to a coronavirus outbreak. Life Care Center of Kirkland was like a house on fire in February and March.
The nation's first pandemic responders
Kirkland firefighters jumped onto the front lines when the nation's first Covid-19 outbreak happened here at home, and they've been there ever since.
Kirkland firefighters jumped onto the front lines when the nation's first Covid-19 outbreak happened here at home, and they've been there ever since.
Emotional moment as residents, staffers at Life Care Center of Kirkland get second dose of vaccine
Residents and staffers at Life Care Center of Kirkland got their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday, a symbolic step in the fight against COVID-19.
Residents and staffers at Life Care Center of Kirkland got their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday, a symbolic step in the fight against COVID-19.
Facility that reported nation's first COVID-19 outbreak prepares vaccine distribution plan
COVID-19 has devastated the nation’s long-term care facilities, accounting for nearly 40% of all deaths in the U.S. Now, workers and residents of those facilities are near the front of the line when it comes to getting vaccinated against coronavirus.
COVID-19 has devastated the nation’s long-term care facilities, accounting for nearly 40% of all deaths in the U.S. Now, workers and residents of those facilities are near the front of the line when it comes to getting vaccinated against coronavirus.
Family haunted by cold case murder of Kirkland boy: 'It doesn't get any easier'
Nestled in the city of Kirkland is Kingsgate, a neighborhood decorated with nice homes and families who feel safe and peaceful.
Nestled in the city of Kirkland is Kingsgate, a neighborhood decorated with nice homes and families who feel safe and peaceful.
Kirkland Police arrest three in 2020 killing of 18-year-old at Houghton Beach Park
Investigators say they arrested two juveniles and an adult on Wednesday, February 17th, in connection with the killing of an 18-year-old last year in Kirkland.
Investigators say they arrested two juveniles and an adult on Wednesday, February 17th, in connection with the killing of an 18-year-old last year in Kirkland.
Kirkland police release suspects' descriptions in deadly shooting at Houghton Beach Park
A heartbroken mother said she can’t sleep knowing the people responsible for her son’s death are on the run. 18-year-old Cyrus Mason was shot and killed at Houghton Beach Park in Kirkland on the evening of September 16.
A heartbroken mother said she can’t sleep knowing the people responsible for her son’s death are on the run. 18-year-old Cyrus Mason was shot and killed at Houghton Beach Park in Kirkland on the evening of September 16.
Suspects sought in shooting death of teen at popular Kirkland park
Police in Kirkland are searching for two suspects after a teen was shot and killed at Houghton Beach Park.
Police in Kirkland are searching for two suspects after a teen was shot and killed at Houghton Beach Park.
Suspects sought after fatal shooting at Houghton Beach Park
A teenager was shot and killed overnight in Kirkland.
A teenager was shot and killed overnight in Kirkland.
Outdoor workers can't avoid smoke, unhealthy air
The air quality in the Pacific Northwest is some of the worst in the world right now.
The air quality in the Pacific Northwest is some of the worst in the world right now.
Care center honors dozens of lives lost with memorial 6 months after first U.S. COVID-19 outbreak
It’s been six months since a health care facility in Kirkland was revealed to be an epicenter of a pandemic that’s since gripped our state, country and planet.
It’s been six months since a health care facility in Kirkland was revealed to be an epicenter of a pandemic that’s since gripped our state, country and planet.
Help ID fast-striking auto theft suspect seen stealing car from apartment parking garage in less than a minute
Stolen car found abandoned and badly damaged in downtown Seattle
Stolen car found abandoned and badly damaged in downtown Seattle
Help ID caravan of armed crooks seen taking over pot shop for more than two minutes
Surveillance video shows a customer about to walk into a Kirkland pot shop getting the shock of his life as he opens the front door -- seeing a six-pack of armed robbers in action.
Surveillance video shows a customer about to walk into a Kirkland pot shop getting the shock of his life as he opens the front door -- seeing a six-pack of armed robbers in action.
Help ID rookie-like armed gas station robber who left gun on counter, dropped money on floor
Kirkland Police are asking for the public's help to identify an armed robbery suspect last seen running towards NE 124th St.
Kirkland Police are asking for the public's help to identify an armed robbery suspect last seen running towards NE 124th St.
Small Business Sunday: For Kirkland salon, a cloud is lifting
As counties slowly reopen, small businesses across the state are starting to welcome back customers.
As counties slowly reopen, small businesses across the state are starting to welcome back customers.
Summer camps are beginning to open in Washington state
KIRKLAND, Wash. - It’s a rare sight lately to see kids not related to each other in one room playing.
KIRKLAND, Wash. - It’s a rare sight lately to see kids not related to each other in one room playing.
Dozens of Washington cities hold silent marches, work strikes Friday in support of Black Lives Matter
SEATTLE -- Black Lives Matter organizers held dozens of silent marches in Washington cities on Friday, as well as work strikes and other measures to honor the lives lost to police brutality and racial injustice.
SEATTLE -- Black Lives Matter organizers held dozens of silent marches in Washington cities on Friday, as well as work strikes and other measures to honor the lives lost to police brutality and racial injustice.
Peaceful protests in Seattle as widespread looting happens in Bellevue, Tukwila, Renton
Interstate 5 through downtown Seattle was closed Sunday afternoon because of George Floyd protest activity, the second day in arrow the main north-south freeway on the West Coast was shut down, and there was also widespread looting in Bellevue, Washington.
Interstate 5 through downtown Seattle was closed Sunday afternoon because of George Floyd protest activity, the second day in arrow the main north-south freeway on the West Coast was shut down, and there was also widespread looting in Bellevue, Washington.
People grab rifles and board up to protect Kirkland businesses from looters
In downtown Kirkland, several people showed up with rifles, saying they were ready to send a message to potential looters.
In downtown Kirkland, several people showed up with rifles, saying they were ready to send a message to potential looters.
Businesses, government buildings close across Puget Sound region ahead of more planned protests
SEATTLE -- The city of Kirkland has asked all business owners to close, the Alderwood Mall and surrounding roads are closed, and the downtown courthouse has shuttered ahead of potential protests this afternoon and tonight.In Kirkland, city officials are asking businesses to close by 1 p.m., while residents and visitors are asked to avoid downtown or commercial shopping areas after 1 p.m.“We are receiving reports that Kirkland is a possible target for looting and destruction,” said City Manager Kurt Triplett. “Out of an abundance of caution we’re encouraging these precautionary measures to help prevent any criminal activity that could cause further damage to our local businesses and community.”
SEATTLE -- The city of Kirkland has asked all business owners to close, the Alderwood Mall and surrounding roads are closed, and the downtown courthouse has shuttered ahead of potential protests this afternoon and tonight.In Kirkland, city officials are asking businesses to close by 1 p.m., while residents and visitors are asked to avoid downtown or commercial shopping areas after 1 p.m.“We are receiving reports that Kirkland is a possible target for looting and destruction,” said City Manager Kurt Triplett. “Out of an abundance of caution we’re encouraging these precautionary measures to help prevent any criminal activity that could cause further damage to our local businesses and community.”