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Kirkland City Council Adopts Plan for NE 85th Street Station Area

Published on June 30, 2022

At a special meeting on June 28, 2022, the Kirkland City Council adopted a plan for the NE 85th Street Station Area. The adoption of the plan paves the way for a walkable, equitable, sustainable, and complete transit-oriented neighborhood that will provide affordable housing, park amenities, high tech and family wage jobs, commercial and retail services, and opportunities for new school capacity.

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KPD Guns for Gift Cards Exchange a Success

Published on June 29, 2022

At the first voluntary gun turn-in event in the Puget Sound region in nearly 10 years, Kirkland Police Department received 91 guns at its ‘Guns for Gift Cards’ exchange last Saturday, June 25, at the Kirkland Justice Center.

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Kirkland Police Investigating Armed Carjacking

Published on June 28, 2022

Kirkland Police are investigating an armed robbery and carjacking reported in the Kingsgate neighborhood early this morning at approximately 1:15 a.m. in the 12300 block of NE 130th Lane.

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City Launches Online Community Survey

Published on June 28, 2022

The City of Kirkland today published its online biennial Community Survey to gauge community attitudes about the quality of life in Kirkland, satisfaction with City government services, and priorities for the future.

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Kirkland 4th of July Parade Seeks Entries and Volunteers

Published on June 24, 2022

The annual Celebrate Kirkland! Parade returns Monday, July 4, 2022 to downtown Kirkland. The event is accepting applications for parade float entries and volunteers (age 16+). This year’s theme is “Celebrate Kirkland, Together Again”.

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City Council Recap June 21, 2022

Published on June 24, 2022

The Kirkland City Council met on June 21, 2022, in a hybrid meeting. Here’s a brief overview of some of the items from the meeting: 
- Study Session – Station Area Plan
- Limiting Open Carry of Firearms and Other Weapons in City Buildings Used by Governing Body
- Kirkland Native History Document
- June Budget Adjustments

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City Welcomes Erika Mascorro as Kirkland's First DEIB Manager

Published on June 23, 2022

The City of Kirkland announces the hiring of Erika Mascorro as the City’s first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Manager. Mascorro’s position is intended to support the City’s various efforts around DEIB, including implementing the City’s soon-to-be-adopted DEIB 5-Year Roadmap.

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Kirkland Adopts Native History Document & Land Acknowledgement Guide

Published on June 22, 2022

As part of the June 21, 2022, Kirkland City Council meeting, the Council adopted a Kirkland Native History Document and an associated Local Land Acknowledgement Usage Guide for use by City personnel. Both documents can be downloaded from the City’s website.

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City of Kirkland Receives GFOA's Certificate of Achievement

Published on June 22, 2022

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently announced that the City of Kirkland received GFOA's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2020. This is the seventeenth consecutive year the City has been awarded this recognition.

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KPD Investigate Shooting Involving Three Children in Kingsgate

Published on June 22, 2022

Just before 11 p.m. on June 21, 2022, Kirkland Police Officers responded to multiple 911 reports of shots fired in the responded to the Kingsgate neighborhood for reports of several shots fired. Three juveniles inside a residence were struck. Officers applied medical care, and the victims were transported to area hospitals in stable condition. The suspect fled in a vehicle.

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Kirkland City Council Adopts Plan for NE 85th Street Station Area

KPD Guns for Gift Cards Exchange a Success

Kirkland Police Investigating Armed Carjacking

City Launches Online Community Survey

Kirkland 4th of July Parade Seeks Entries and Volunteers

City Council Recap June 21, 2022

City Welcomes Erika Mascorro as Kirkland's First DEIB Manager

Kirkland Adopts Native History Document & Land Acknowledgement Guide

City of Kirkland Receives GFOA's Certificate of Achievement

KPD Investigate Shooting Involving Three Children in Kingsgate

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