Knife-Wielding Suspect Taken into Custody Published on May 05, 2021 On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Kirkland police officers responded to the Kingsgate neighborhood after receiving reports that a knife-wielding female suspect was threatening to kill her neighbor. Tagged as: , Police
New Vehicle Charging Stations Activated for the City of Kirkland Fleet Published on April 22, 2021 Today, April 22, 2021, the City of Kirkland took another step toward fulfilling goals of the Sustainability Master Plan adopted in December 2020 by activating new electric vehicle charging stations for the City’s fleet. Four new charging stations are now operating at City Hall and ten more charging stations will be operational within the next month. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases, Public Notices
City of Kirkland Receives 2020 Municipal Champion Award Published on April 21, 2021 On April 21, 2021, the City of Kirkland was presented the 2020 Municipal Champion Award at Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County’s 13th Annual Celebration. This award recognizes actions Kirkland has taken to increase “Missing Middle Housing” across the city. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Kirkland Firefighters Respond to Residential Fire in Finn Hill Published on April 18, 2021 At 11:34 a.m. Sunday, April 18, the Kirkland Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire near 90th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 143rd Street, in the Finn Hill neighborhood. Tagged as: , Announcements, Fire, Media Releases, Police, Public Notices, Public Safety
Kirkland Residents Invited to Apply to Advisory Boards by May 4, 2021 Published on April 16, 2021 For anyone who has wanted to have a voice in important decisions that affect Kirkland and work with others to make a positive difference in the community, the City of Kirkland strongly encourages applying for a city advisory board by May 4, 2021. Tagged as: , Public Notices
We Want to Hear from You! Potential Park Lane Closure to Vehicles Published on April 12, 2021 The Kirkland City Council is considering several options for the closure of Park Lane to vehicle traffic during certain dates and times in summer 2021. Tagged as: , Announcements
Kirkland Stands with Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Published on April 05, 2021 The City of Kirkland stands with Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Racism, in any form, and against any group, has no place in Kirkland. Please see www.kirklandwa.gov/AAPISupport for an important message and resources. Tagged as: , Media Releases
The City of Kirkland Invites the Community to Celebrate Earth Month Published on March 31, 2021 The City of Kirkland invites community members to celebrate Earth Month, an annual event inspiring environmental awareness, education and activism in communities across the nation. Throughout the month of April, community members will have opportunities to learn about recycling, natural yard care, and how to make their homes more “green.” Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases, Public Notices
Bench Warrant Removal Program Helps Defendants Get Back on Track Published on March 30, 2021 For a limited time, persons with bench warrants in a municipal court within King County can quash a qualified warrant through the Back on Track warrant amnesty program. This program is available from April 1 through June 30, 2021. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Police, Public Safety
Highlands Neighborhood: Water Pressure Alert for March 24 Published on March 23, 2021 Between the hours of 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM on March 24, a contractor for private development will make a new connection to the City of Kirkland water system. To accommodate the connection, City staff will reroute water into the Highlands neighborhood. This may result in decreased pressure in Highlands neighborhood homes. Staff will restore normal service by 12:30 PM. Tagged as: , Media Releases