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Lightning Storms Possible Over Weekend, Fire Warning Issued
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly, according to the National Weather Service.

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A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly, according to the National Weather Service.

One firefighter suffered minor injuries.
The young woman was transported to Evergreen Hospital after being struck in the crosswalk at NE 85th Street and 124th Ave. NE. The driver was arrested for DUI and vehicular assault.
The pictured 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is listed for $775,000.
This week's listings include a charming Kirkland Cottage listed for $189,750.
Have you checked out any of Kirkland's awesome free summer concerts? This would be a great day to try it on for size.
Thursday, Aug. 8, is another great day to head down to Kirkland summer concerts, and if you have sleep issues, check this out.
Hannah and Ethan Anderson have been missing since Saturday, Aug. 3, and may be in Washington, according to the Amber Alert issued Aug. 7.
Hannah and Ethan Anderson have been missing since Saturday, Aug. 3, and may be in Washington, according to the Amber Alert issued Aug. 7.
Nathan Godwin, 28, faces 15-20 months in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to charges of vehicular homicide and reckless endangerment, KOMO reports.
Nathan Godwin, 28, faces 15-20 months in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to charges of vehicular homicide and reckless endangerment, KOMO reports.
What did your neighborhood do? Share the brotherly love by posting your photos on our community boards.
Redmond was abuzz with outdoor neighborhood and community parties in Redmond Tuesday, Aug. 6, for National Night Out Against Crime. Share your event photos on our community boards.
The following case summaries are selected from Kirkland Police reports for July 20-29. Where an arrest is noted, it does not indicate a conviction.
Tommy Smith, who has been serving as Interim Fire Chief in Colorado Springs since late April, is expected to take his position with Redmond Sept. 3.
CareerBuilder has over 100 job listings currently on Kirkland Patch. Check them out or pass them along to a friend.
The new pumps became operational July 31, and the county says the project, including reopening Park Lane, could finish several months early next spring.
State Street S work begins tomorrow, and various streets around Kirkland will get makeovers between now and October.
A 16-year-old Bellevue girl and an employee at a sex toy store in Redmond identified a Bellevue man as the man they say groped them in separate incidents earlier this summer.
The following information is selected from Redmond Police reports for July 30-Aug. 6. Where an arrest is noted, it does not indicate a conviction.