KIRKLAND, Wash. — "Stay out of the water." That's the message Seattle and King County are recommending for people and pets at Houghton Beach Park in Kirkland, according to a press release. The ...

As the region’s summer nears its close, health officials warned that several King County beaches have returned high bacteria samples, and beachgoers are urged to stay out of the water. High bacteria ...

Kirkland’s Houghton Beach Park reopened Wednesday for swimming, wading, and other water activities. The beach had been closed to swimming since August 27 due to elevated bacteria levels. The closure ...

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Houghton Beach has once again closed to swimmers due to high bacteria levels, and public health officials believe the cause may be coming from the sky. Goose droppings, particularly ...

A major collision on northbound Interstate 5 near Martin Way East in Lacey caused significant traffic disruptions Thursday morning. Dog found tied up, zipped inside suitcase rescued by Everett police ...