Houghton Beach In Kirkland Closed For At Least A Week Due To Elevated Bacteria Levels

People and pets should not swim, drink lake water, or engage in other water-contact activities at Houghton Beach.

Kirkland Rolls Out New Pickleball Program

What's pickleball? It's a combination of tennis, ping-pong, and so much more.

Kirkland Basketball Player Wins Game With Half-Court Shot: Video

With 3 seconds on the clock, the fourth-grade player hit the half-court shot to break a tie and win the game.

Kirkland Girls Eliminated From Softball World Series

But the Kirkland girls team can still claim to be among the best in the world.

World Renowned Show Jumping Champion at Bridle Trails

Susie Hutchison holds clinic at Bridle Trails State Park

Celebration For Kirkland Little League Team Is Sunday

If this team wins, it will be the first time Kirkland has ever won a Little League Softball World Series

Boston Marathon Runner From Kirkland Places In Top 50

Runners from around the world slogged through freezing rain Monday in the annual Boston Marathon.

Kirkland Congresswoman Delbene Bets Salmon On Peach Bowl

Suzan Delbene and a colleague from Alabama are wagering on the outcome of the Huskies-Crimson Tide game.

Karma Is A... Lions Fan!

Live Updates: Thanksgiving Day Football

If You Were Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, What Would You Buy?

The billionaire is buying The Washington Post for $250 million.

Olympians Set To Race in Marymoor Grand Prix July 19-20

The two-day event will feature 16 races, with participants competing for a $12,000 cash purse.

'Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic' Happening This Weekend

Cascade Bicycle Club's 34th annual Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14.

Community Update

LW Kangs Dump Sammamish to Grab Share of KingCo 2A/3A Baseball Title

With Rob Hill striking out nine, 12-2 Lake Washington beats Sammamish 11-0 to earn a share of the 2A/3A title with Bellevue and move on to the district tournament Saturday in Anacortes.

Where and When to Watch the Super Bowl in Kirkland? Check This Out!

The brothers Harbaugh -- coaches of the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens -- square off at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, with the game on CBS, channel 7.

Solo to Serve as Face of Seattle Reign FC, Says She's Happier Than Ever

Richland native and Kirkland resident Hope Solo acknowledged 'a crazy year,' which included a November arrest of her then-fiance Jerramy Stevens at her Finn Hill home. But said she is happily married and as happy as she's ever been.

Former LW Hoops Star Brings Steady Hand, Smooth Shot to Simon Fraser

Talented former Kangs point guard Matt Staudacher is quietly earning playing time on the B.C. university's basketball team with his cool demeanor on the court.

Kirkland Little Leagues Now Registering for 2013 Season

KALL teams are now forming, with practices beginning in March and games in late March. KNLL is also signing up players.

What Time is the Seahawks-Atlanta Playoff Game on Sunday?

With their 24-14 victory over Washington, the Seahawks advance to a playoff game against the Falcons in Atlanta, starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 13.

JBLM Soldier Mentoring Athletes at Army All-American Bowl

Sgt. Carlos Walker received an Army Commendation with Valor for his actions under enemy fire in Afghanistan. He's now passing on lessons that he learned on the battlefield to some of the nation's best high school football players.

Former Woodinville Falcon Selected to College Basketball Team of the Week

A Washington University in St. Louis sophomore from Woodinville was selected to the D3Hoops.com Women’s Basketball Team of the Week.

Former Harlem Globetrotter to Retire from City of Bellevue

Rudy Thomas, 68, has spent the past three decades teaching and coaching basketball to young hoopsters.

'First Day' Hikes Featured Jan. 1 as Part of State Parks Centennial

Washington State Parks are kicking of a year-long series of events with guided hikes on New Year's Day, including at Olallie State Park and Iron Horse State Park in North Bend

Seahawks Dec. 23 Game Moved To Prime Time

The Sunday game against the 49ers could decide NFC West Division.

Guided Snowshoe Tours Offered on Snoqualmie Pass

Want to enjoy the beauty of the pass in winter but not sure you want to go it alone? Check out these winter programs from the U.S. Forest Service.

$1.8 Million Big Finn Sports Field on Schedule to Open in Late November

The lights are up and the synthetic turf is down on the project being built at Big Finn Hill Park by Kirkland Lacrosse in a partnership with King County Parks.

Sign-Up for 2013 Kirkland Shamrock Run Opens; $15 Through October

Organizers are planning for a larger crowd than last year's inaugural St. Paddy's Day run in Kirkland and so have increased the number of starting waves to five and are offering below-cost early registration.

Kirkland's Crown Jewels: Trail Guide Released on Finn Hill's Denny Park

The first ever hiking guide to the forested gem on the shore of Lake Washington is a collaboration of the Finn Hill Neighborhood Alliance and Finn Hill Park District.

Traffic Alert: Kirkland Triathlon Sunday Morning in Juanita

About 700 are expected to participate in the TriFreaks Kirkland Triathlon, which benefits Hopelink.

Tacoma Fall Home Show and Tacoma Fall RV Show

Badminton Junior Organized Play at SBC Kirkland

Girls Basketball Open Gym Juanita Girls Select

Splash & Dash: Kirkland Kids Triathlon Set for Sept. 30

The fun event for children 3-12 is sponsored by Kirkland Parks, Studio East, Tri Freaks and Kirkland Children’s Dentistry.

WOMEN’S HEALTH FAIR!

"Man Zou" Documentary Takes a Slow Bike Ride Through a Fast-Changing China

Seattle-area cyclists examine the "contradictions that exist in China today."

Paddling Away From It All On A Calm Winter's Day

Swans, ducks, eagles, friends and beers at The Slip make for a memorable time kayaking the shores of Kirkland.

Lake Washington Boys Rally to Beat Mount Si, 62-56

Guard Staudacher and forward Lynott each score 18 points; Kangs facing Lakeside in Sea-King District Tournament Saturday

Juanita Girls and Lake Washington Boys Facing KingCo Basketball Tournament Challenges Tuesday

Strong Rebels team a favorite, but Kangaroos will have to bring their best game.

Girls on the Run Teaches Kids About Running and Life

The growing nationwide program will reach 450 Puget Sound-area girls this spring.