Kirkland Costco fuels savings with new gas station opening Thursday
Kirkland residents will now have access to Costco’s competitive gas prices when the warehouse club opens its new fueling station on Thursday.
May 23, 2012
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Who's running? Local candidates file for political races to represent Kirkland
The filing deadline to run for elected positions came and went on Friday and the races are now set in the 45th and 48th districts that represent Kirkland in Olympia.
Man arrested for pointing shotgun at Lake Forest Park man | Kirkland Police Blotter
Between May 15-21, the Kirkland Police Department reported 602 traffic violations (10 DUIs), 31 alarm calls, 21 car accidents, 11 noise complaints, one car theft, 12 car prowls,
Gas prices in region to jump again
Motorists should be aware of the likelihood of a sharp rise in gasoline prices in the next few days and through the weekend in Seattle.
Police release name of motorcyclist killed Saturday
Paul T. Butler, 43, was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a guardrail.
Adam Smith faces four challengers for District 9 Congress seat | ELECTION
The district is Washington's first majority-minority congressional district, and is currently held by Democratic Rep. Adam Smith.
Kirkland firefighters rescue man whose legs were pinned under equipment at Lake Washington High School
Kirkland firefighters rescued a man trapped under equipment in the theater at Lake Washington High School on Tuesday afternoon, KIRO reports.
State to phase out liquor store closures next week in Kent, elsewhere
Two of the four Kent state liquor stores will close May 29 in preparation for the first day of private liquor sales on June 1.
Man tries to lure girl into truck Tuesday near McKnight in Renton
A possible attempt to lure a child into a truck was reported near McKnight Middle School at about 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Renton Police Department.
Sunken vessel removal advances
Strong currents and the continuation of light oil sheen coming from the 128-foot derelict crab boat that burned and sank in Penn Cove has prompted state officials to solidify and accelerate plans to remove the vessel.
Toni Droscher, spokeswoman for the state Department of Natural Resources, said that the agency has wanted to raise and dispose of the Deep Sea since it sank, May 13, but that it was proceeding cautiously.
Auburn woman among 6 charged for illegally collecting unemployment benefits
An Auburn woman was among six individuals charged today in U.S. District Court with theft of government funds for illegally collecting thousands of dollars in unemployment benefits while gainfully employed, U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan announced.
