Cold Water Safety: WA Officials Share Reminders Ahead Of The Heat

With weekend temperatures set to soar, state officials have a few reminders about staying safe in and on Washington's waterways.

Search For Missing Father On Lake Washington Continues

According to the King County Sheriff's Office, the search has turned into a recovery mission.

Kirkland Police Share New Details In Kingsgate Standoff

A lengthy standoff Tuesday ended with no injuries, according to Kirkland police.

Kirkland Police Search For Home Burglary Suspect

Police said an initial K-9 search did not locate the culprit after a home was burglarized in the North Rose Hill area.

Kirkland Courts Participate In Bench Warrant Removal Program

Beginning April 1, Kirkland will join municipal courts across King County in offering an easy way to clear bench warrants for a short time.

Kirkland Police Seek 2nd Man Wanted In Sexual Abuse Case

Kirkland detectives believe two men are responsible for abusing underage girls over several years. One man was charged earlier this month.

Kirkland Launches Community Court, With A Focus On Compassion

A new court for low-level offenders is tailored to offer help instead of jail time and address the underlying issues that can lead to crime.

WSP Employee Arrested By Seattle's Internet Crimes Task Force

Washington State Patrol confirmed an employee was arrested by a Seattle SWAT team Wednesday and booked on suspicion of attempted child rape.

Kirkland Seeks Volunteers For Police Use Of Force Investigations

The police department is seeking at least two community volunteers to serve on a new team tasked with independent investigations.

3 Arrested In Deadly Houghton Beach Shooting

Kirkland police arrested two teens and an adult man Wednesday after a 5-month investigation into a deadly shooting at Houghton Beach Park.

Kirkland Ranked Washington's 2nd Safest Large City: Report

The website AdvisorSmith ranked Washington cities based on a new analysis of FBI crime data.

Search Suspended For Missing Lake Washington Boater

The U.S. Coast Guard said an unmanned Formula One jet boat crashed into a pier Tuesday, but search crews have found no sign of the mariner.

Crews Suspend Search In Lake Washington After Unmanned Boat Crash

The U.S. Coast Guard, with help from Seattle and King County, searched the water Tuesday after a boat crashed near Kirkland.

Kirkland Welcomes 5 New Firefighters

The Kirkland Fire Department is five members stronger today, and another round of hiring is set to begin in just a few months.

Kirkland Police Department Accredited For Highest Professional Standard Of Policing

WASPC was founded in 1963 and represents executive and top management personnel from law enforcement agencies statewide.

8 Sex Offenders In Kirkland: 2020 Safety Map

Every fall, Patch publishes and promotes maps that help individuals more easily access information on local sex-offenders.

Kirkland Police Release New Details In Houghton Beach Shooting

Kirkland detectives now believe the suspects traveled from Renton to meet the victim at the park for a "firearms transaction."

Kirkland Houghton Beach Homicide Update For September 23

Kirkland Police need help finding information on suspects.

Update: Kirkland Houghton Beach Homicide

The Kirkland Police Investigators have been able to determine that there are at least three persons of interest in this homicide.

Kirkland Police Seek Houghton Beach Shooting Suspects

Investigators released descriptions of two people that detectives believe were involved in the fatal shooting of a teen at Houghton Beach.

Kirkland Police Continue To Investigate Shooting At Houghton Beach Park

The park has been reopened, but the dock remains closed.

Kirkland Police Investigate Shooting At Houghton Beach Park

Witnesses reported the sound of gun shots and saw two males were running from the park.

Teen Killed In Shooting At Kirkland's Houghton Beach Park

Police urged the public to avoid the area during the investigation. It was not immediately clear what led up to the shooting.

Kirkland Firefighters Assist With Multiple Wildfires

Kirkland firefighters are helping fellow firefighters battle fires raging in their home state and in Oregon and California.

Kirkland Fire Department Issues Burn Ban

This ban includes all wood burning including fireplaces and fire pits. Gas/propane and charcoal grills are permitted.

Kirkland Firefighters Deploy To Help California Wildfire Response

A contingent of Kirkland firefighters is helping in Sonoma County, one of five affected by the second-largest wildfire in state history.

Minor Injuries After Floatplane Capsizes Near Yarrow Point

Rescue teams responded to Lake Washington around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Statement From Kirkland City Council Condemning Recent Vandalism To Black Lives Matter Mural In Marina Park

This type of vandalism can only be remedied through swift eradication and a fierce commitment to restoration. Vandals do not prevail.

Kirkland Black Lives Matter Mural Vandalized, City Says

The mural was originally painted on the Kirkland Sur La Table store, but was later moved to Marina Park.

Parking Enforcement, Paid Parking And Downtown Employee Parking Program Restarting On July 17 In Kirkland

This program provides designated parking areas for employees working in the central business district.

Library Parking Garage In Kirkland To Be Closed Nightly From July 17

Midnight to 5 a.m. closure is one of multiple safety enhancements being implemented by the City.

Kirkland City Council Seeks Volunteers For Potential Fire And Emergency Medical Services Ballot Proposition Statement Committees

Separate committees will prepare the statements, one committee in favor of, and one committee against, the ballot measure.

Kirkland City Council Seeks Volunteers For Potential Fire And Emergency Medical Services Ballot Proposition Statement Committees

Separate committees will prepare the statements, one committee in favor of, and one committee against, the ballot measure.

Statement From Kirkland City Council

'The Council supports the right of the community to assemble and protest Mr. Floyd’s death.'

Kirkland Police Arrest Two Suspects Burglarizing Retail Store

The suspects attempted to flee from officers but were apprehended and arrested.

Joint Statement From Kirkland City Manager Kurt Triplett And Police Chief Cherie Harris

Kirkland Police Department is doing its best to prepare for potential violence and looting in Kirkland.

Kirkland Asks Businesses To Remain Closed Through Tuesday

City officials told business owners to close by 1 p.m. Monday and secure any items of value as a precaution. The protest remained peaceful.

Kirkland Police Pro-Act Team Puts Prolific Car Prowler Behind Bars

On April 5th, Tyler Walker was arrested in Duvall with the assistance of Detectives from the King County Sheriff’s Office.

Kirkland City Council Unanimously Approves New Contract With Police Guild

The contract also facilitates the work of the newly formed PROACT police unit dedicated to combating property and drug-related crimes.

Kirkland Police Ask Gunowners To Securely Store Firearms In The Home

Let’s also do our best to keep our children safe while at home by not providing them access to a loaded firearm.