These 4 western Washington cities were named among best places to live in US
These Eastside cities were ranked the best to live in Washington by U.S. News & World Report.
May 20, 2026Open source
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Kirkland PD latest agency to crack down on trafficking and prostitution
Three Eastside businesses are under investigation by Kirkland police for human trafficking and promoting prostitution.
May 8, 2026Open source
CEO behind controversial diet drug company dodges questions for months — until now
A Kirkland pharmacy was sanctioned for dangerous compounding practices. Its parent company is still operating. And the woman at the top may not be who she cl...
May 8, 2026Open source
Kirkland police search 3 businesses, arrest 2 people suspected of promoting prostitution
Law enforcement conducted searches at three Kirkland businesses and arrested two people on Tuesday in connection with suspected human trafficking and promoting
May 7, 2026Open source
2 arrested in Kirkland human trafficking investigation after warrants served at 3 businesses
Two people have been arrested in connection with a human trafficking investigation in Kirkland.
May 7, 2026Open source
Two people arrested, accused of using businesses in Kirkland as a front for prostitution
The Kirkland Police Department arrested two people, accused of using businesses as a front to promote prostitution and human trafficking.
May 6, 2026Open source
'American Idol' finalist Danny Gokey to perform at Kirkland
Grammy-nominated recording artist and “American Idol” Season Eight finalist Danny Gokey will perform Saturday, May 9, at Millikin University’s Kirkland...
May 6, 2026Open source
Kirkland introducing new school speed limit signs
Starting this month, the city of Kirkland will begin updating its school speed limit signs.
May 5, 2026Open source
Brimfield Street to close for drainage work
KIRKLAND — Brimfield Street will be closed between state Route 12B (Utica Street) and New Street from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 7, and Friday, May...
May 4, 2026Open source
Quebec men charged after Ontario man left with ‘life-altering’ injuries from robbery
Three men from Quebec are facing charges after an Ontario man was left with 'life-altering' injuries from a robbery over the weekend.
May 4, 2026Open source
Three men from Quebec charged with attempted murder in Kirkland Lake shooting
Three people have been charged and one person is in hospital with 'life-altering injuries' following a shooting in Kirkland Lake the afternoon of May 2.
May 3, 2026Open source
Man arrested on cocaine trafficking charge identified as suspect in Pittsfield shooting
Man arrested on cocaine trafficking charge identified as suspect in Pittsfield shooting
May 1, 2026Open source
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Seattle gas prices soar as Memorial Day weekend travel picks up
According to AAA, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Washington is up to $5.78, the second highest in the country.
May 23, 2026Open source
5 things to do in western Washington this weekend: May 22-25
Take in Seattle's vibrant Folklife Festival or a serene hike in the mountains, and honor fallen military members with Memorial Day tributes this weekend.
May 22, 2026Open source
After a near drowning in the Skykomish, a Washington woman's rescue is a warning
Ten years after a near-fatal kayaking incident, Nichole Gaertner reunites with one of her rescuers, highlighting river safety and the dangers of hidden debris.
May 22, 2026Open source
Population growth is outpacing job growth in downtown Seattle, DSA says
Seattle had the fourth fastest growth rate increase last year among major U.S. cities, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
May 16, 2026Open source
Seattle Aquarium introduce Zweigle the otter, new roommate for Molalla
The Seattle Aquarium has welcomed Zweigle, a one-year-old North American river otter, to his new home alongside 13-year-old Molalla in the aquarium’s river...
May 16, 2026Open source
4th King County, Washington resident monitored for possible hantavirus exposure
A fourth local resident is being monitored after they were aboard a flight with an ill cruise ship passenger, according to Public Health.
May 16, 2026Open source
Ballard pizzeria shuts down after two years, will maintain farmers’ market presence
Strega Pizzeria, a pizza and pasta spot located in the heart of Seattle's historic Ballard neighborhood, is shuttering its doors.
May 15, 2026Open source
Republican congressman subpoenas Chicago Public Schools CEO to testify in Washington
Republican Congressman Tim Walberg subpoenaed CPS CEO Macquline King to testify before the Education and Workforce Committee in Washington, DC.
May 14, 2026Open source
Homicide suspect arrested after 35-year-old found dead in South Seattle encampment
A 46-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with a homicide last week inside a South Seattle homeless encampment.
May 12, 2026Open source
Boeing trial begins in Seattle over claims it hid 737 MAX safety concerns
LOT Polish Airlines has become the first airline to take Boeing to trial over the 737 MAX crashes, with proceedings starting Monday in Seattle.
May 12, 2026Open source
How concerned should Seattle cruise passengers be about hantavirus?
The county also warned that deer mice can carry hantavirus in wooded rural and suburban settings, including cabins, garages, sheds, and vehicles.
May 12, 2026Open source
Suspect at large after transgender college student stabbed to death in laundry room in Seattle
A suspect is at large after a transgender University of Washington student was stabbed to death in a laundry room in Seattle.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Washington state's eerie landscapes take center stage in new horror film 'Passenger'
Filmed across Washington state, "Passenger," a new horror film from Paramount Pictures, transforms the familiar road trip into a menacing journey. #k5Evening
May 23, 2026Open source
From school bell to doorbell: An island brings its teachers home
A tiny island community raises $1 million to build teacher housing, offering a lifeline to the oldest continuously operating school in Washington state.
May 23, 2026Open source
Dilemma in Des Moines: Will the 100-year-old Masonic Home of Washington be demolished?
The Masonic Home of Washington has stood along Marine View Drive for 100 years. A county superior court hearing may be the last chance to save it.
May 22, 2026Open source
DC weather: Showers, thunderstorms Thursday as temperatures fall into the 60s
Showers and thunderstorms are likely across the Washington, D.C. region Thursday as temperatures fall into the 60s, marking the start of a wet stretch expect...
May 21, 2026Open source
UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest: Ticket lottery window closes Friday
Fans looking to attend the historic UFC Freedom 250 weekend in Washington, D.C., have just days left to secure their spot.
May 20, 2026Open source
Six tax tips you should start thinking about now
Simple questions to ask year-round that can help you keep more of what you earn.
May 20, 2026Open source
Pennsylvania State Senate: Bartolotta vs. Buchtan
State Sen. Camera Bartolotta, out of Washington County, is facing a challenger in the primaries for the first time in her three terms. Greene County business...
May 20, 2026Open source
Pennsylvania State Senate: Bartollota vs. Buchtan
State Sen. Camera Bartolotta, out of Washington County, is facing a challenger in the primaries for the first time in her three terms. Greene County business...
May 20, 2026Open source
4 arrested, charged in connection to attempted contraband drop in Washington County, sheriff says
The sheriff’s office says deputies were tracking a stolen vehicle from Davisboro shortly before noon on Thursday, and tracked the vehicle to Eatonton.
May 19, 2026Open source
All-female Flight of Honor gives Florida veterans long-overdue recognition in Washington, D.C.
An all-female Flight of Honor brought 120 women veterans from across Florida to Washington, D.C. in March, marking the largest trip of its kind from the state.
May 18, 2026Open source
Baltimore Ravens to have joint practices at Minnesota, at home against Washington The Baltimore Ravens will...
The Baltimore Ravens will participate in two joint practices during training camp this summer, including a home clash with the Washington Commanders.
May 18, 2026Open source
Free Beacon Forces Correction From New Yorker's 'Vaunted Fact-Checking Department' on Graham Platner’s Mo...
The New Yorker on Friday corrected a report on Maine’s left-wing Senate candidate, Graham Platner, that falsely stated he purchased his home in Maine with...
May 15, 2026Open source
Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closure...
May 15, 2026Open source
The great strait stalemate: Who blinks first on Hormuz?
In the darkest days of the Cuban Missile Crisis, President John F. Kennedy privately reflected on the central question before him: Who blinks first? For days...
May 13, 2026Open source
Why UK PM Keir Starmer Faces The Axe
Economic problems, electoral woes and a disastrous choice of ambassador for Washington are making life hard for Starmer.
May 12, 2026Open source
Federal Reserve Staff Funds Democratic Party Lurch to Left
Staffers of the Federal Reserve bank system are providing financial backing for the Democratic Party’s lurch toward the far left, a Washington Free Beacon...
May 12, 2026Open source
Wife of Chad Hartley to be arraigned on child molestation, trafficking charges
The wife of Chad Hartley was arrested by Vancouver police and booked into Clark County Jail on two charges, KATU has learned.Anna May Hug Hartley, 41, is schedu
May 12, 2026Open source
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Kirkland is in King County, Washington.
Region: Western Washington
ZIP Codes
98033, 98034, 98083
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Fallout begins in ‘Broadview Six’ case meltdown as prosecutor loses Washington posting
The dismissal of the Broadview Six case adds to the U.S. attorney's office's already abysmal record in cases related to Operation Midway Blitz.
May 24, 2026Open source
Mural of Ona Judge unveiled in Portsmouth
A mural of Ona Judge, an escaped slave of George Washington, was unveiled on Court Street in Portsmouth Saturday as part of the Black Heritage Trail.
May 24, 2026Open source
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A person who opened fire Saturday on a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the U.S. S...
May 24, 2026Open source
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming to the Portland area. Here's what to expect
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck stopped at Washington Square Mall on May 23 and will be at the Clackamas Town Center on May 30.
May 24, 2026Open source
MDOC says leaders are onsite at Women’s Huron Valley; lawmakers call for director’s resignation
Michigan Department of Corrections Director Heidi E. Washington and other department leaders have been onsite this week at the Women’s Huron Valley Correct...
May 24, 2026Open source
Suspect dead after approaching White House checkpoint with weapon, Secret Service says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials.
May 24, 2026Open source
Dispatch: Man barricades himself inside home in Donora, SWAT on way to scene
Dispatchers said police are active on the scene after a man barricaded himself inside a home in Donora, Washington County.
May 23, 2026Open source
Washington state's eerie landscapes take center stage in new horror film 'Passenger'
Filmed across Washington state, "Passenger," a new horror film from Paramount Pictures, transforms the familiar road trip into a menacing journey. #k5Evening
May 23, 2026Open source
Deadly pedestrian crash in Washington County under investigation A pedestrian was killed after being hit by...
A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car early on Saturday morning in Chartiers Township.
May 23, 2026Open source
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