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Renewed Totem Lake Park Opens to the Public

Published on July 29, 2021

The City of Kirkland opened Totem Lake’s renovated ecological centerpiece to the Kirkland community on July 28, 2021 while previewing two other projects that, when completed, will expedite the transformation of Kirkland’s first urban center into the walkable, vibrant and green village that community leaders envisioned two decades ago.

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City Inducts Kirkland Resident Wes Carpenter into Plaza of Champions

Published on July 28, 2021

Surrounded by family, friends, supporters, and members of Kirkland’s elected body, third-generation Kirkland resident, decorated Vietnam war hero and tireless community advocate Wesley “Wes” Robert Carpenter was formally inducted into the Kirkland Plaza of Champions on July 24, 2021. A rare honor, only 23 individuals/groups have been inducted since 1988, making Wes the 24th honoree.

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City of Kirkland Celebrates ADA Awareness Day

Published on July 23, 2021

The Kirkland City Council proclaimed July 26, 2021 as ADA Awareness Day in Kirkland at its meeting on July 20. Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990.

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Juanita Beach Closed as of July 21, 2021: Elevated Bacteria Levels

Published on July 21, 2021

Juanita Beach closed July 21, 2021 due to elevated bacteria levels. As of July 28, 2021, the beach remains closed for at least another week until testing results meet the reopening criteria.

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Mutual Aid in Lynnwood Jail In-Custody Death

Published on July 21, 2021

UPDATE JULY 28, 2021: The Kirkland Police Detectives completed the independent investigation that was requested by the Lynnwood Police Department for an in-custody death of a female inmate in the Lynnwood City Jail on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

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Traffic Alert for July 30-August 1: Kirkland Summerfest

Published on July 21, 2021

Drivers should expect parking lot and street closures as Kirkland Summerfest returns to the shores of Lake Washington July 30 through August 1, 2021. The Lakeshore Plaza and auxiliary lot will be closed from Friday, July 30 at 4 a.m. to Sunday, August 1 at 8 p.m.

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David Brink Park Shoreline Renovation to Begin in August

Published on July 16, 2021

Renovation of David Brink Park is set to begin in August and will include shoreline renovations and accessibility improvements. This waterfront park located south of downtown will be closed during the estimated six months of construction. The project features the replacement of failing bulkheads at the north and south ends of the park with softened shorelines and a new accessibility pathway from L

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City of Kirkland Receives 2021 Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award

Published on July 14, 2021

The City of Kirkland received Esri’s 2021 Special Achievement Award for its innovative and efficient application of geographic information system (GIS) technology. This award is given to user sites around the world to recognize outstanding work with GIS technology and the City of Kirkland stood out from more than 100,000 other organizations.

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Juanita Beach has Reopened for Water Activities

Published on July 07, 2021

After a one-week closure due to elevated bacteria levels, Public Health – Seattle & King County has recommended that the City reopen Juanita Beach Park for swimming, wading and other water activities.

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Houghton Community Council Seeks Volunteers for Continuance Committees

Published on July 06, 2021

As state law requires every four years, residents of the Houghton neighborhood must vote on whether the community council will continue to exist. The Houghton Community Council is recruiting interested residents to formulate the statements that will appear in the voters’ pamphlet “for” and “against” the ballot measure.

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In response to guidance from Public Health Seattle-King County, we encourage members of the community to implement social distancing as much as possible and in the interim use the following methods to interact at City Council meetings. Virtual meetings are broadcast live on KGOV channel 21 and live-streamed on the City's website (links posted on the individual meetings under related information).

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If your service was delayed due to weather and unsafe road conditions, you can put out twice your usual amount of material on your next regular service day. Check Waste Management's Service Alert page for more information.

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2021 Recycling Events

To maintain flexibility, we’ll be announcing events one at a time rather than scheduling out several months in advance as in the past. We are beginning to schedule some recycling events for items with higher environmental impact and lower contact, such as batteries and shredding.

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Please note that all facilities are closed to the public through June 2021.

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The Kirkland Fire Department urges any resident experiencing a life threatening emergency to call 911. Requesting help from your firefighters does not increase the likelihood of contracting COVID-19. Your firefighters diligently use the appropriate personnel protective equipment, sanitize fire engines, aid cars and fire stations and practice good hygiene to protect the public and themselves.

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An important update from Parks and Community Services - COVID-19

2/2/2021 - For the latest information about how Kirkland Parks and Community Services is responding to the COVID -19 pandemic, please visit the:

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Renewed Totem Lake Park Opens to the Public

City Inducts Kirkland Resident Wes Carpenter into Plaza of Champions

City of Kirkland Celebrates ADA Awareness Day

Juanita Beach Closed as of July 21, 2021: Elevated Bacteria Levels

Mutual Aid in Lynnwood Jail In-Custody Death

Traffic Alert for July 30-August 1: Kirkland Summerfest

David Brink Park Shoreline Renovation to Begin in August

City of Kirkland Receives 2021 Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award

Juanita Beach has Reopened for Water Activities

Houghton Community Council Seeks Volunteers for Continuance Committees

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