Juanita Beach Closed Beyond July 4 Due To High Bacteria Levels

An ill-timed increase in bacteria levels will keep Juanita Beach closed to swimmers for at least a week, officials said Wednesday evening.

Where To Cool Off In Kirkland During The Heat Wave

Two community centers will take turns offering relief to those needing an escape from dangerously high temperatures forecast through Monday.

Kirkland Hosts 4 Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics Tuesday And Wednesday

The Kirkland Fire Department will offer walk-up COVID-19 shots at four grocery stores from May 25 to May 26, with no appointments needed.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive In Kirkland Area

The Red Cross is holding a blood drive in the Kirkland area soon.

Kirkland Cancels July 4 Fireworks, Parade For 2021

City officials announced the cancellation Monday, citing continued public health precautions due to the coronavirus pandemic.

How Much Of King County Population Is Vaccinated?

This is how the Kirkland area compares to Washington and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Update: Hospital Capacity In Kirkland Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in King County and across WA.

King County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

Here is how the Kirkland area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

4th Coronavirus Wave May Be Here, King County Health Officer Says

Daily case counts are up 43 percent from two weeks ago, and hospitalizations among younger age groups are increasing, Dr. Jeff Duchin said.

Coronavirus Cases Up In Kirkland Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how Washington is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Coronavirus Activity Growing In King County, Health Officer Warns

While infections among older adults have dropped dramatically, case counts in younger groups are once again on the rise.

Hospital Capacity In Kirkland Area: Update

Here's how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals in King County.

Recent Coronavirus Declines Plateau In King County

"After a relatively long and steep downhill ride, we have a warning light on the dashboard," Dr. Jeff Duchin said Friday.

WA Detects More Variant Cases; DOH Updates Vaccine Outlook

In a weekly briefing, state health officials discussed Washington's evolving vaccination efforts and what to expect heading into spring.

King County Reflects On A Year Of Fighting COVID-19

One year ago Sunday, King County announced the nation's first known COVID-19 death. Now, officials see a path toward a return to normalcy.

Hospital Capacity In Kirkland Area: See Latest Numbers

New federal data shows how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals in King County.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting One Kirkland Area Nursing Home: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Kirkland area.

Kirkland's Mobile Vaccination Team Reports Progress

The Kirkland Fire Department's vaccination team is on track to complete vaccinations at 50 adult family homes this week.

Coronavirus In Kirkland: The Week In Review

1 million vaccine doses have been administered, and dozens more counties will soon move to the next phase of reopening. Here's the latest.

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Kirkland Nursing Home: Weekly Update

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including one in Kirkland.

Weekly Update: See Which Kirkland Area Hospitals Nearing Capacity

Here's an update on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in King County and across WA.

Coronavirus In Kirkland: The Week In Review

Seven counties are in Phase 2, vaccine efforts are building and state leaders plead for safe celebrations this Sunday. Here's the latest.

Weekly Update: See Which Kirkland Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

Here's how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in King County and across WA.

Coronavirus In Kirkland: The Week In Review

Case counts are on the decline, and two regions are preparing to move ahead to Phase 2, despite the arrival of a more contagious strain.

How Close Are Kirkland Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

New federal data shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in King County and across Washington.

Coronavirus In Kirkland: The Week In Review

This week Washington marked one year since recording the nation's first diagnosis and announced new efforts to ramp up vaccine distribution.

Washington Marks 1 Year Since Nation's 1st Coronavirus Diagnosis

One year ago, a Snohomish County man became the first person in the United States to be diagnosed with the coronavirus.

See Which Kirkland Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in King County.

Coronavirus in Kirkland: The Week In Review

Health officials are concerned about rebounding case counts across the state. Meanwhile, the next phase of vaccine distribution approaches.

King County Logs Deadliest Spike In Overdoses Over 2 Weeks

Officials said at least 42 people died from overdoses between Dec. 27 and Jan. 9 ​—​ the highest number ever recorded in such a short time.

Hospital Capacity In The Kirkland Area: See Latest Numbers

New federal government data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in King County.

Coronavirus In Kirkland: The Week In Review

State health officials announced Friday that no regions will be eligible to move to the second reopening phase until at least Jan. 18.

Coronavirus Vaccinations Begin At Washington Nursing Homes

Coronavirus vaccines are heading to thousands of long-term care facilities, where illnesses have led to the most deaths during the pandemic.

Coronavirus In Kirkland: The Week In Review

A second vaccine is approved, and Washington appears to be making progress in flattening the curve a third time. Catch up on the latest.

UW Study Finds Coronavirus Rapid Tests Are 'Far Less Sensitive'

While antigen tests appear effective at detecting the virus in people with symptoms, their usefulness for asymptomatic cases may be limited.

With Vaccinations Underway In WA, Need For Precautions Remains

Even with a light at the end of the tunnel, officials say coronavirus safety measures will still be necessary for the foreseeable future.

Coronavirus In Kirkland: The Week In Review

The first coronavirus vaccine is cleared for emergency use, but the public health crisis won't be solved overnight. Catch up on the latest.

214 Coronavirus Deaths Removed From WA Totals After Adjustment

Washington has shifted from reporting preliminary deaths to including only those with an official, registered cause of death.

Coronavirus In Kirkland: The Week In Review

This week Washington logged more than 16,000 new COVID-19 cases. That's 2,000 fewer than the week before, but there's still work to be done.

Coronavirus In Kirkland: The Week In Review

Social behaviors over the long holiday weekend could prove pivotal for Washington's effort to tamp down the spread of COVID-19.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.