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Jonathan Hoang, a 21-year-old man with a developmental disability, has been missing from Arlington, Washington, since March. His family believes he was lured away by someone he met online, and they continue to seek help from the community in finding him. A $100,000 reward is offered for information leading to his whereabouts.
ICE detained Fernando Rocha, a theater manager at Juanita High School in Kirkland, Washington. The school district confirmed the incident, raising concerns about the impact on the community.
The reward for locating missing 21-year-old Jonathan Hoang, who has a developmental disability, has risen to $100,000 due to a contribution from a Florida businessman. Surveillance footage possibly captured Hoang in Kirkland last week, prompting community efforts to search for him and urging residents to check their security cameras.
The reward for information leading to the whereabouts of missing 21-year-old Jonathan Hoang has increased to $100,000. His family and Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound announced the increase after a local businessman contributed $90,000 to the fund. The community is urged to participate in a search effort and check security cameras for clues.
Jonathan Hoang's family remains hopeful after new surveillance footage suggests a possible sighting of the 21-year-old, missing since March 30. Despite their optimism, the family is frustrated with local law enforcement's lack of urgency in deploying search resources. They are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to his safe return.
Northbound I-405 will close all lanes in Kirkland from Northeast 70th Street to Northeast 124th Street starting late Friday night until early Monday morning for paving work. The Washington State Department of Transportation advises drivers to use alternate routes during the closure, which is part of a $235 million project to improve the I-405 and Northeast 85th Street interchange.
Kirkland Police Department will host a Guns for Gift Cards event on May 17, offering Visa gift cards for unwanted firearms. The initiative aims to enhance community safety by reducing the risk of accidental injuries and violent crimes associated with firearms. Residents must provide proof of Kirkland residency to participate.
A man in Kirkland was arrested after allegedly stealing a dog from another man he met on a dating app. The victim continues to search for the missing dog, which has not been recovered. This incident highlights concerns regarding safety in online dating.
Lake Washington High School in Kirkland was evacuated on Monday due to a bomb threat, which was later found to be unfounded. The Lake Washington School District canceled classes for the remainder of the day and is collaborating with local police on the investigation. Fortunately, no explosive device was discovered during the search.
The Kirkland City Council held a hybrid meeting on April 1, 2025, where they adopted the 2025-2026 City Work Program and reviewed plans for community engagement and long-range planning. The Mayor also proclaimed several awareness months, including Autism and Other Neurodivergence Acceptance Month. Additional discussions focused on financing options for the Houghton Village property.