Kirkland is in the Seattle metro area. It seems that there are an abundance of young bears this Spring and they're being seen in places that haven't had bear sightings in a long time. (Fortunately these young bears are dog-shy.)
Teacup poodle chases bear up tree in Kirkland man's backyard - seattlepi.com
Teacup poodle chases bear up tree in Kirkland man's backyard - seattlepi.com